Moving on to chapter 3........

It is important to note that although we separate the 6-9 and the 9-12 program at Somersfield Academy, children in the 9-11 program and our M1s are still in the Second Plane of Development as described by Dr. Montessori.

So, who are these children? What characterizes them as being in the second plane?
Should this knowledge have any impact on our instruction, and in what ways?

Tina

"The exhilaration of achievement"(Lillard, 1996, p. 12).  How can we make sure that our students are feeling this everyday?

Classroom activities should be based on interest (of students) and not forced by the teacher. Meaningful lessons that spark that internal motivation of students to accomplish something great. Let the children be our guide for planning. Truly observe each student and see where their interest lay and dig deeper into THEIR needs.

"Teach Me To Do It Myself,"   we don't hear that too often these days. 

What does it mean to you?

Tina