Montessori

Diana Puleo

Assignment 1

My Class

Busy Children, structured learning, and fun are three of the main things that come to thought when I think of the class where I work. This is the place where every parent gets to send their child to get an education. This is the place where a child gets to open up their mind and learn new things. Our class is an educational and fun place to be. It is the place where open minded children get to learn as they wish.

A person who has never had a glance at our classroom will see many educational materials. The materials are beautifully handcrafted and are displayed on low, open shelves. These unique materials are tools to stimulate the child into logical thought and discovery. Each piece of material has a specific purpose and is presented in a manner that will enable them to direct their own learning. Each piece presents one concept or idea at a time and has what is known as a “control of error”.

The classroom structure is ordered and well planned. The curriculum and teaching materials are carefully selected and presented to each child. When children choose material they are then free to work with it for as long as it provides a challenge. This provides a structure for their learning. There should be physical, intellectual and social freedom. Everything is child-sized and all the activities are within reach to allow free choice.

The classroom is not only a place for learning. It is a vibrant, fun community of