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Direct linkBagnoli, David C. – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2021
Multiage, child-size, and accessible, the Montessori classroom provides a prepared environment that maximizes self-regulated activity. Designed to be intuitive and conducive to children's development at multiple developmental planes, the classroom nurtures each child's growing independence. Ideally, the principles underlying the Montessori…
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Montessori Schools, Discovery Learning, Personal Autonomy
Download full textFerreira, Cheryl – NAMTA Journal, 2014
Cheryl Ferreira vigorously pursues the Montessori principles that are implicit for preparing a classroom where "children find all that is needed to work at self-formation and to maximize their inner potential." The Montessori philosophy is precisely conveyed as Cheryl Ferreira details the specific elements and principles, both physical…
Descriptors: Montessori Schools, Montessori Method, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles
Butin, Dan; Woolums, Jennifer – National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2009
Early childhood centers have become a common and necessary part of millions of Americans' lives. More women in the workforce, longer workweeks, and educational research supporting the importance of early education have all contributed to the rise of early childhood centers throughout the United States. Today, more than 30 percent of children under…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Health, School Buildings, Educational Facilities Planning
Lynch, Sharon A.; Simpson, Cynthia G. – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2010
Well-informed teachers of young children recognize the importance of children's social development. The development of social skills lays a critical foundation for later academic achievement as well as work-related skills. Social development is such a key issue with young children that a number of methods to address social skills have been…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Socialization, Academic Achievement, Young Children
Peer reviewedLowman, Linda H.; Ruhmann, Linda H. – Young Children, 1998
Presents guidelines for providing suitable play and learning spaces for children from birth to 3 years old. Argues that toddlers have developmental needs different from those of older preschoolers, and that environments must be designed appropriately. Recommends that room arrangements for toddlers provide simplicity, options for seclusion and…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Development, Childhood Needs, Classroom Design
Hohmann, Mary; Weikart, David P. – 1995
Divided into three parts, this book reviews the basic concepts of the High/Scope preschool curriculum and its development, implementation, and effectiveness. The introduction offers a retrospective of the program's history, describes the five basic principles that form the framework of the approach, and discusses some of the reasons for its…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Child Development, Classroom Design, Cognitive Development
