Changing the Paradigm of Prepared Environments: The Princeton Montessori School Experience.

Cusack, Ginny; Stencel, Marsha

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Publication Date: 1999

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Changing the Paradigm of Prepared Environments: The Princeton Montessori School Experience.

Cusack, Ginny; Stencel, Marsha

Montessori Life, v11 n3 p22-23 Sum 1999

Describes the three-stage growth of the Princeton (New Jersey) Montessori School. Examines how the philosophy of prepared environments evolved over 12 years upon reflection of concepts such as user-friendliness, ambiance, developmental appropriateness, effective communication, a welcoming space, faculty needs, storage, eating areas, resting areas, and versatility. (KB)

Descriptors: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Family School Relationship, Preschool Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Jersey

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