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Syncletica
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Posted: Sept 08 2009 at 11:42pm | IP Logged Quote Syncletica
I've searched Montessori here but didn't find what I was looking for. I know some people combine methods, and I'm hoping that those of you who do can tell me what your combined program looks like. Also, what is it that you like about one method as opposed to the other? How are Montessori and Charlotte Mason philosophies and methods alike? What Montessori products would you recommend to start out with? I have an 8 1/2 dd, almost 7 ds, 5 dd, 3 3/4 ds, almost 2 ds, and 4 wk ds, if it helps any.
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Posted: Sept 09 2009 at 7:15am | IP Logged Quote SeaStar
Well, I wouldn't say one vs another, since there are many ways these two wonderful philosophies compliment each other. The short and sweet CM style combined with the hands-on Montessori learning are just about a perfect combination IMO.

For us, the best of Montessori has been having child-size equipment for practical life learning: broom, dustpan, aprons, washline, cups, pitchers, trays, etc. Setting out work on a shelf and giving the kids the choice of what to do and when has been great. Ditto on the art shelf we have. The sandpaper letters, the sand writing tray, sorting baskets... all good.

At the same time, the CM short approach to lessons is just THE way to go for young children (at my house ). Learning with good literature and picture books is priceless, painless and potent. Also- having the green light to let go of twaddle,,, whew! Liberating.

can't go wrong with either approach!

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Posted: Sept 09 2009 at 4:25pm | IP Logged Quote ekbell
I read a book Montessori wrote a long time ago and this is what I took from it.

Avoid learned helplessness by setting things up so that the children can do as much as possible by themselves. It may be faster to do things for the child but it isn't better for the child.

In particular teach children to wash,feed and clean up after themselves and then allow them to do it as part of their normal day-to-day activities.

Make sure that the chairs and tables that the children use are designed for them. (she was reacting against a contemporary idea of designing school furniture to shape children and their behaviour by making it inconvenient or impossible to do what was deemed improper for children to do).

Be careful about punishments, remembering our goal of a healthy, holy, self sufficient child. Do not insist that a punishment be painful to the child-if the child's behaviour is improved and the child enjoys the 'punishment' all the better. Be careful about rewards, remembering that children do not necessarily react and learn what we expect from them.

With good guidence children can practice good manners and work freely without rowdiness, even 'slum' children.

There was a lot more but that was what stood out to me.

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Posted: Sept 09 2009 at 4:42pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
I did find a few old threads, one of them even started by you! Maybe you can find a few ideas.

When I search Montessori CM, and then another search Montessori Charlotte I came up with lots of hits.

Montessori and Charlotte Mason

Montessori and Real Learning

Montessori Routine / CM


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Posted: Sept 09 2009 at 10:30pm | IP Logged Quote Syncletica
Wow. I didn't remember starting that thread. If I've ever mentioned having a forgetful memory, surely no one doubts it now. Funny thing, not one of those threads showed up in my search. But I did only search "Montessori", so maybe that's why.
Thanks for the replies!
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