This workshop provides direct practical experience with the Montessori Materials and is open to Educators, Students and anyone who is interested in learning how to manipulate the Montessori Materials based on Dr Maria Montessori’s Philosophy.
This workshop will include opportunities to practice with the materials and to gain the practical knowledge to be able to present the materials in a Montessori Early Childhood Service.
The Materials covered in this workshop are as follows: Preliminary Exercises
Dry Pouring
Pouring large beans or rice from jug to jug
Wet pouring
Pouring water from jug to jug
Two or more containers
Pouring milk & water
Pouring through a funnel
Transferring
Beans with a spoon
Water with a sponge
Water with a pipette
Water with a baster
Objects with tongs
Objects with tweezers
Opening & closing bottles & boxes
How to carry a jug/tray/bucket
Care of self/person
Putting on/off shoes
Cleaning polishing shoes
Dressing frame press zip
Dressing frame studs
Dressing frame Velcro
Dressing frame big/small button
Dressing frame Hook & eye
Dressing frame buckles
Dressing frame tying bows
Dressing frame lacing
Hand washing 0-3
Washing & drying hands (3-6)
Blowing/ wiping nose
Face washing
Movement
Walking on the line
Silence game
Upcoming Workshops
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