A05 & Lessons
The number of goals per child per month
Three
An item you are required to have on your tables for every party/family event.
Table Cloth (child-made centerpieces are a plus!)
Pouring, Opening and closing, sweeping, and window washing are examples of this Montessori Subject Area.
Practical Life
Learning doesn't happen by chance - Each month you create three _______ for each child to drive your lesson planning.
Goals
Where children's learning materials should be on the walls (circle time materials)
At eye level for the child.
Who is responsible for creating and organizing monthly curriculum bags?
You! HR1 & HR2 teachers are responsible for the organization of curriculum bags, and creation of materials.
The number of subject areas required in your lesson plans each day.
Three
A set of ten blocks in increasing size. Children Can stack the blocks in size order, or use extentions to increase difficulty.
Pink Tower or Brown Stairs
True or False - Age Appropriate planning means doing the same thing for all children in your classroom.
False - Lessons should be created with different ability levels in mind so that when children are free to explore the curriculum they are met with challenges as well as comfortable tasks.
Genre of music that should be playing throughout the day.
Classical (no words), with the exception of concert songs.
How long A05 materials should be on your shelves?
Up to 2 months - or if children are no longer interested in the material. Switch out curriculum slowly to keep shelves full.
If this is written on a product - it must be kept on the top shelf of your closet or in the kitchen / laundry room.
"keep out of reach of children"
This material helps children learn how to button, zip, tie and untie laces, and fasten/unfasten buckles.
Dressing Frames
Every ________ you make in the classroom impacts your children's safety, health and developmental opportunities.
Decision
The number of children's art peices allowed to be displayed at any given time.
Two or less
The number of reading or Music projects per week (a new book, poem, or fingerplay)
Two
The amount of new work trays that should be introduced Daily during Circle time.
2-3 (different subject areas)
This material is used to reinforce children's understanding of numbers, sequencing and quantities.
Numbers and Counters
Learning experiences should be planned _________. They should be purposeful, challenging, and acheivable to your age group.
intentionally
What can cover windows in your classroom?
Nothing - All windows should be free of artwork/ decor - there should be a clear view through all windows in your classroom.
The A05 covers how many weeks of curriculum?
Hint: The other weeks should be planned by teachers (homemade)
Two Weeks
These three things create the learning Triangle in a Montessori Classroom: Teacher, Child and ______.
Environment
This material can be used to teach children about the decimal system, as well as geometry.
Beads (Bead Cabinent)
True or False - Montessori classrooms have unstructured learning time where children are free to roam and choose activities they like.
The number of books per child out at the child's level in your classroom.
two or more