Stepping into a Montessori classroom as a substitute can be quite a challenge, and Montessori-trained substitutes are hard to come by. This 90-minute self-guided orientation gives a brief overview of Montessori, explaining the classroom, the role of the adult, and strategies for supporting independent work, communication, and redirection.
Modules include:
- An overview of the Montessori approach
- An orientation to the Montessori prepared environment
- Strategies for supporting children during the independent work period
- The role of the adult in the Montessori classroom
- Strategies for communicating with and redirecting children