Montessori Life back issues from July 2005:
Collaboration: Working Together for Montessori Education
Jul 01, 2005; ... My definition of collaboration is working together toward a common goal, and sharing accountability for the outcomes. Throughout my career, I have been an advocate of this vital process. I often think back on my work at the National Institute for Work and Learning (formerly the National ...
CORRECTION
Jul 01, 2005; ... Douglas Gravel's name was misspelled on page 31 of ...
I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great
Jul 01, 2005; ... I think continually of those who were truly great. WIw, from the womb, remembered the soul's history Through corridors of light where the hours are suns, Endless and singing. Whose lovely ambition Was that their lips, still touched with fire, Should tell ...
You Can Never Replace a Montessori Child
Jul 01, 2005; ... Recently, while I was at a stafftraining workshop, a quote attributed to Tim Seldin (president of the Montessori Foundation and chair of the International Montessori Council) caught my attention: "You can never replace a Montessori child." I jotted these words down on a napkin and stuck it in my ...
Joy Turner 1939-2005
Jul 01, 2005; ... It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Joy Starry Turner on July 11, 2005. Joy was a leader in Montessori education for more than 40 years as well as editor of Montessori Life for 15 years. Joy was predeceased by Charles, her husband of 42 years, and her son, Grant. She is ...
Happy Anniversary!
Jul 01, 2005; ... Congratulations to the following AMS-member schools on achieving significant anniversary milestones! We wish them continued success in the future. 40th Anniversary Children's House of Bucks County Fairless Hills, PA Susan P. Weir, Head of School 30th ...
In Memory
Jul 01, 2005; ... Dr. John A. Stoops, of Coopersburg, PA, died June 16, 2005, after a fall in his home. A scholar, visionary, agent of change, author, and pioneer in the field of education, Stoops was a lifetime supporter of AMS. He was the Executive Director of the Middle States Association of Colleges and ...
The Joy of Music
Jul 01, 2005; ... As I walk through the halls of my home school, I am mindful of the role music plays in the Montessori early childhood curriculum. It is evident in the music I hear coming from the rooms, and in what I see taking place inside the rooms. In one room, the class is studying the continent of Africa ....
Why music?
Jul 01, 2005; ... While most of us agree that music education is a valuable component of children's development, in many classrooms, it nonetheless becomes compartmentalized as "enrichment," separate from the "real work" of the curriculum. Music education is found in occasional group sing-a-longs or a set of ...
Teaching Music in a Montessori Fashion: A Vision Realized
Jul 01, 2005; ... I have always dreamed of being a teacher. When I was younger, I felt that teaching was one of the best jobs one could have, especially because it afforded an individual the opportunity to become an inspiration in others' lives. And not only have I become a teacher, but I have also had the ...
Did You Know? New Music
Jul 01, 2005; ... No composer worthy of the name would be content to prepare you to listen only to music of the past. Aaron Copland (p. xxi) The following pieces represent composers of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Asterisks denote composers who are still living. Aaron Copland - ...
Music, The Brain, and Education
Jul 01, 2005; ... Music emanates from headphones, accompanies advertisements on television, blares from car speakers, wafts through department stores, elevators, and hospital wards, and now even plays on stereos in classrooms. Certainly, then, we live in a musically active culture, a culture where music of all ...
THE EGG MAN AND THE EMPRESS
Jul 01, 2005; ... " ... the mind is a growing affair, and hence is essentially changing, presenting distinctive phases of capacity interests at different periods." -John Dewey " ... the safety of democracy depends on the intelligence and independence of the voters. Intelligence can be developed only ...
For the Love of Children
Jul 01, 2005; ... My respect for Montessori education, and the path that has brought me here today, began in 1960 when I was in college. My introduction to the Montessori philosophy came in the form of a talk given by Nancy McCormick Rambusch at Mount St. Mary's College in West Los Angeles, in which she spoke ...
Music-A Joyful Connector
Jul 01, 2005; ... In this issue of Montessori Life, we focus on music. If s something that we hear every day, but probably not something many of us devote a lot of serious thought to, unless we're professional musicians. And thaf s finesimply enjoying music can be enough. Early this summer, I attended a ...
Retreat and Tour-Upcoming Heads Section Activities
Jul 01, 2005; ... I am pleased that we are able to offer two great events for heads of schools this year. The first event is Tour de Forte, a bus tour of Montessori schools from New Jersey to Boston, offered Wednesday through Saturday, October 19-22, 2005, during the beautiful New England fall season ....
Indiana Jones and the Art of Childrearing
Jul 01, 2005; ... In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indiana Jones has to traverse a wide and dangerous chasm, one he sees no obvious way to cross. Something he wants desperately, the Holy Grail, is on the other side. If he falters, however, he will fall to his death on the wickedly sharp rocks and ...
Tsunami Relief Efforts
Jul 01, 2005; ... At the AMS 45th National Conference, March 31-April 3,2005, AMS collected donations to help those affected by the South Asian tsunami disaster of December 2004. These proceeds, along with a collective donation in the name of every conference presenter, were given to Sri Lanka-based charity ...
AMS Board Appoints New Parent Representative
Jul 01, 2005; ... The AMS Board has appointed Alyssa Morishima Moore as its parent representative. Moore is an Associate Director of Project Management at Genentech, Inc. She has been at Genentech for nearly 9 years, holding positions in the Product Portfolio Management group. Prior to joining Genentech, she ...
Did You Know? The Benefits of Music
Jul 01, 2005; ... * Researchers at the University of California at Irvine found that children who received music instruction or actively participated in music-making showed increased abstract reasoning skills. * Children who make music get along better with others and have fewer discipline ...
Working for Peace: An Introduction to the AMS Peace Committee
Jul 01, 2005; ... The AMS Peace Committee has a number of exciting projects underway and invites your ideas and participation. Together we can make a difference in the lives of the children. In future issues of Montessori Life, we'll be keeping you up to date on our activities and our programs. Here is an ...
IF YOU CAN TALK, YOU CAN SING
Jul 01, 2005; ... If You Talk, You Can Sing If You Can Walk, You Can Dance -Old Zimbabwean saying Our intention in writing this article is to dispel any fears and mysteries previously subscribed to about appreciating and creating music. Through simplification and isolation, the ...
Music and Montessori: An Interview with Erica Roach
Jul 01, 2005; ... In each issue of Montessori Life, we speak with and hear from former Montessori students, who share their stories about how their Montessori experience shaped their lives. In keeping with this issue's theme, we spotlight musician Erica Roach. Erica grew up in San Francisco and attended two ...
Did You Know? Music in Museums
Jul 01, 2005; ... Among the less well-known treasures at museums in the United States are archives of musical instruments. There are also museums devoted entirely to music and musical artifacts. The following represent major collections: * The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA The museum houses a ...
Counting or Playing?
Jul 01, 2005; ... One day in December, I was fixing the computer at work when the phone rang. I answered it, and was greeted by the parent of a child in my class. We talked about Christmas coming, how annoying it is to go Christmas shopping these days, and laughed at how the weather forecasters can never seem to ...