A Qualities Of A Good ClassroomThe most important part of a Montessori class is not the equipment, but the teacher. The teacher must be able to hold everything together to allow the children’s community to function at a productive level. The teacher must also have a good relationship with the children, with the other teachers, the parents and any others involved in the school. Parents will be informed of progress and encouraged to learn about the Montessori Method and practice it at home. The children are treated as individuals not a group. They are respected at all times and allowed the freedom to pursue their own interests. They are self-directed or guided to be self-directed. Observing the classroom one would find busy children keenly working individually or in small groups, older children helping the newer ones. The materials will be in good shape with no missing parts. Materials will be inspected periodically to keep them in good order. A good balance of materials will be displayed in a pleasing way to attract interest. More material will be stored close by for the purpose of rotating and for different themes throughout the year. The Qualities Of A Good Teacher
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