Montessori Timeline of Life

A Montessori Timeline of Life that corresponds with AMI training and albums! 

Keys of the Universe Montessori has a newly designed timeline

Some sample images: 

Mathematics: Challenge Math by Ed Zaccarro

Hickory Grove Press provides a variety of resources to deepen thinking and analysis skills.

In addition to math, they have language arts, science and much MUCH more.

Their Challenge Math and other math resources include the coveted word problems (story problems) sought after by elementary Montessori teachers and parents - already developed problems that are suitable for the Montessori child without having to write one's own!

Elementary Montessori Boot Camps: Montessori Kiwi

MontessoriKiwi.com 

Are you an Elementary Montessori Teacher?

Are there things you have to teach that weren't in your training?

Are you new to Montessori Elementary?

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These modules are for you!

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Lisa from Montessorikiwi shares her knowledge of Montessori teaching of children aged 6-12 based on her knowledge of both Montessori and Mainstream teaching to help you enhance your classroom practice and save your sanity!  Includes practical ideas to help you today!

Economic Geography: Liberty and Economics

Tuttle Twins




Reading level for lower elementary, with extensions into upper elementary and suggested high school and adult reading!

Our books

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The foundation of freedom

Children are often taught that government protects our life, liberty, and property, but could it be true that some laws actually allow people to hurt us and take our things? Join Ethan and Emily Tuttle as they learn about property, pirates, and plunder!

High School/Adult Reading: The Law by Frederic Bastiat

The miracle of the free market

Ethan and Emily Tuttle have grown up taking for granted the many things they use: clothes, cars, homes, backpacks—even something as simple as a pencil. In this fun adventure to an amazing factory, the twins learn about the miracle and importance of the free market.

High School/Adult Reading: I, Pencil by Leonard Read

The creature stealing our money

Join the twins in their exciting third adventure as they uncover the mystery of how a powerful creature is stealing their grandparents’ hard-earned savings, and how they can fight back to protect the money they make in their family business!

High School/Adult Reading: The Creature from Jekyll Island by G Edward Griffin

A fight for fairness

Disruptive businesses often fight against their crony competitors and their allies in government. Ethan and Emily witness this firsthand with their food truck friends as they embark on a campaign to win public support and overturn the laws that shut them down.

High School/Adult Reading: Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt

A tale of unintended consequences

History abounds with examples of government officials making decisions that harm others. Unfortunately, these unintended consequences are rarely if ever anticipated. As the twins find in their latest adventure, central planning can ruin people’s lives!

High School/Adult Reading: The Road to Serfdom by F.A. Hayek

A summer camp adventure like no other!

Ethan and Emily Tuttle embark on their first summer camp adventure where competing teams turn into rivals, but Chief Ron helps the twins and their teammates learn the dangers of aggression, revenge, and blowback—and why peace and friendship are important!

High School/Adult Reading: A Foreign Policy of Freedom by Ron Paul



MORE BOOKS BEING ADDED!

Science in a Box: Montessori Lectures

Science Kit at Montessori Lecture

Materials consist of user guide and science cards only. Boxes and content not included 

Science In A Box

• Science in a Box consists of individual cards, each with a basic science experiment, which may be used in a non-consecutive order. The activities of Science in a Box provide an active, problem-solving approach to the study of science. They introduce the children to scientific concepts including the properties of air and water, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, force and motion, and simple chemistry experiments. This material provides ease for teachers and parents without the difficutly of long term preparation, since items need only to be gathered at the time of initial set-up. The activities are very easy to follow and the 'hands-on approach' of each activity promotes an interest in science.
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• Each card has a list of materials needed, simple steps to follow, and questions asking about each activity. The back of each card answers the questions and explains the experiment.
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• Most activities can be done by children ages 3-6 years with minimal guidance. Older students, who read well, can be expected to do most of the experiments independently. The user guide contains a glossary with simple explanations of terms which can be used by adults to explain experiments to younger children, or used independently by the older student.
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• A list of materials required for the science experiments is provided. These consist of common items which easily can be obtained and stored in a large crate. A few items which need to be replenished on a regular basis are typically stored in a small box separately. It is convenient to store the experiment cards in a large index card box. Adults may set out a specific experiment, introduce the procedure, and then have the activity available for use of the younger child. Older students may choose a card and gather on a tray the materials needed to perform the experiment independently.
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• • Set consists of over 85 Science Activities
  • Science in a Box $40.00
  • Shipping within USA: $15.00
  • Additional shipping charges for other countries than USA

Teaching Stars

http://www.teachingstars.com/2014/04/07/homeschoolers-guide-galaxy/

A list of great resources for astronomy at home. All Montessori friendly.

Science Explorations: Primary and Early Lower Elementary

http://www.inquiryinaction.org/

The AMI albums feel rather light on the chemistry; many people flesh that out with Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding, with correlation chart here: Montessori Trails.

Others may choose to go the route of Inquiry in Action - either in addition to or instead of other options. This pdf of science explorations covers both elementary and middle school (adolescence) and the website includes resources for high school as well.

Perfect for homeschooling Montessori!

From the website:

An instructor shows students how to setup an experiment to identify the identity of a liquid unknown.

What causes certain substances to dissolve in water? Why do some liquids bead up on wax paper while others spread out? These questions and many more are explored in Inquiry in Action, a 470-page resource of guided, inquiry-based activities that covers basic chemistry concepts along with the process of scientific investigation.

The book helps students:

• Ask scientific questions and investigate them
• Design experiments
• Record observations
• Draw conclusions
• Communicate their findings

It also includes extensive science background for teachers, including:

• Strategic questioning
• Teacher demonstrations
• Detailed procedures for experiments
• Student activity sheets
• Preparation notes
• Assessments