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Montessori Education and Playful Learning

I found this wonderful article about Montessori Education and Playful Learning and I wanted to shared it with you. It was written by Angeline Lillard and published by the  American Journal of Play.  Here is the summary: "Although Montessori education is often considered a form of playful learning, Maria Montessori herself spoke negatively about a major component of playful learning—pretend play, or fantasy—for young children. In this essay, the author discusses this apparent contradiction: how and why Montessori education includes elements of playful learning while simultaneously eschewing fantasy. She concludes with a discussion of research on the outcomes of Montessori education and on pretend-play research, clarifying how Montessori education relates to playful learning." It's interesting, right?   Montessori shares many elements of playful learning. Want to read more about it? Absolutely   worth to reading it. To access the article, please click
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Montessori-Inspired Learning Toys: Benefits for Parents and Teachers

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Where can I find more information about Montessori Education?

If you want to know more about Montessori Education or you are looking for specific resources or activities for young children, please follow me on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/rainbowhandmadestore . I have many boards about Montessori for parents, teachers and homeschoolers as well as specific ideas for using Montessori principles at home. Also I have one group board of Montessori Resources. To join, please follow my group board and profile. Send a message via Pinterest once you follow my profile and I will add you! If this is your first time visiting Montessori Kiddies, welcome! If you haven't already, please join us on our Montessori Kiddies Facebook Page where you'll find lots of inspiration and ideas for parenting and teaching! All the best,  Uldaliz  Owner @ Rainbow Handmade Store www.rainbowhandmade.com www.montessorikiddies.com

Montessori Kiddies: Montessori-Inspired Activity Bags and Busy Bags for Kids

Do you want to get started 2018 using principles of the Montessori method at home to support your child's learning and development? Do you need activities that are portable versions of traditional Montessori materials for bringing with you when traveling with your child? Are you a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent or you simply want to supplement what your child is learning in school with unique Montessori-inspired activities? If yes, you are in the right place! Here at Montessori Kiddies & Rainbow Handmade Store , Maria Montessori is our inspiration. We design our activities based on her observations of young children's developmental needs. Browse through our store and you'll find activities specially designed to take full advantage of the child's desire to learn and their unique ability to develop their own capabilities.  You'll find activities that provide playful learning experiences... that children can feel and manipulate... that motivate