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Montessori Interview – Bangalore, India/Trinidad, California

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Montessori Interview – Bangalore, India/Trinidad, California
This 11-question interview by Madhuri Prasad from Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, appeared in social media recently. For my last blog post of the year I am sharing it with you with the hopes that it brings parents and other educators closer together as we work to help the world become a better place in the future. Happy New Year!

In my exclusive interview with Susan Stephenson, a distinguished figure in Montessori education, we delve into her remarkable journey into the world of Montessori, her inspiration behind the “First Montessori Books” series, and the invaluable insights she has gathered during her extensive career. Join us as we explore the core concepts and messages conveyed through her renowned books, and how Montessori principles adapt to the challenges of the 21st century. We also discuss the importance of practical life skills and self-directed learning, the advantages of mixed-age classrooms, and the significant challenges facing Montessori educators today. Finally, Susan shares her vision for the future of Montessori education and recounts her most transformative experiences throughout her five decades as an educator and author.

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Montessori Books Published in 2023

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Montessori Books Published in 2023

Glimpses of Aged Care through a Montessori Lens
A collaboration between Anne Kelley, head of Montessori for Dementia, Disability and Ageing, the Association Montessori Internationale, and myself. 100 pages.

This is a very practical and thorough guide on how to offer person-centered care to the aged. The model described varies significantly from the memory care I have seen. It will guide our staff training.  

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Montessori 0-3 Environment, Washington DC

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In July, 2023 I was an AMI examiner at the Washington Montessori Institute near Washington DC. I am sharing a few pictures of the lovely environment to inspire anyone creating such at home or in Infant Communities.

THE NIDO
“Nido” (Italian for “nest”) is the name denoting the environment for the first year of life. It considers the physical, mental, and emotional needs for this age – such as the need for a secure attachment, appropriate mobiles, a floor bed, beginning toilet learning, clothing that supports independence and movement, and the celebration of the first meal where the infant participates as much as possible.

 

THE INFANT COMMUNITY
PRACTICAL LIFE, CARE OF SELF
Learning to independently wash hands, comb or brush hair, and use a mirror to blow one’s nose

“Dressing Frames” teach the necessary skills to tie, button, and dress oneself; caring for shoes, and pouring water into a pitcher, and then into a glass, whenever thirsty Continue reading →