An essential classroom resource, this instructional DVD guides Montessori educators in creating authentic biology experiences for children aged 3-12. Drawing from AMI principles, it demonstrates how to integrate nature study into the Montessori setting, covering practical life connections, sensorial explorations, and scientific classification work. The resource supports teachers in fostering children's natural curiosity about living things through developmentally appropriate activities.
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'”— Maria MontessoriThe Absorbent Mind
The At Home In Nature DVD equips educators with AMI-aligned techniques for bringing biology into the Montessori classroom through authentic encounters with living things. This instructional resource demonstrates how biology work addresses the young child's need to understand their place within the natural world through concrete, sensorial experiences. The DVD's comprehensive coverage from ages 3-12 shows how biology activities evolve from simple nature observations to complex classification systems, meeting each developmental plane's specific requirements. By presenting practical life connections alongside scientific exploration, this video guide helps teachers create meaningful links between daily classroom activities and the broader study of life. The DVD format allows educators to observe expert demonstrations of biology presentations, ensuring faithful implementation of Montessori's vision for connecting children with nature through prepared, purposeful experiences.

Pause to sketch your current classroom layout and identify potential biology zones
List which activities you already have that could incorporate natural elements
Take detailed notes on language used and movement patterns shown
Create a materials list based on specimens available in your region
Plan specific nature walks or garden activities for your environment
Pause to sketch your current classroom layout and identify potential biology zones
List which activities you already have that could incorporate natural elements
Take detailed notes on language used and movement patterns shown
Create a materials list based on specimens available in your region
Plan specific nature walks or garden activities for your environment

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Enhances educator's ability to present biology concepts following Montessori principles and developmental stages.
Demonstrates connections between biology studies and other curriculum areas including practical life and sensorial work.
Guides teachers in fostering children's relationship with the natural world through observation and classification.
Shows how to develop children's skills in observation, comparison, and scientific reasoning through nature study.
Create a biology material rotation schedule based on seasonal availability in your area
Use the DVD's classification examples as templates but adapt with local flora and fauna
Share viewing sessions with colleagues to discuss implementation strategies together
“Watch segments multiple times, focusing on different aspects: language, movement, timing, and child responses”
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Contact Our ExpertsWhile the product title indicates ages 3-6, the description states it covers ages 3-12. The DVD demonstrates developmentally appropriate biology activities following AMI principles, showing how to adapt nature study for different planes of development in the Montessori classroom.
The DVD covers practical life connections to biology, sensorial explorations of living things, and scientific classification work. It shows how to create authentic nature experiences within the prepared environment and guides teachers in presenting biology materials that foster children's natural curiosity.
While the DVD draws from AMI principles and is designed for Montessori educators, it provides comprehensive guidance that can benefit teachers at various experience levels. The demonstrations show step-by-step implementation of biology activities in the Montessori environment.
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Yes, this instructional resource guides educators in creating and integrating nature study into the prepared environment. It demonstrates how to develop biology experiences that connect to other areas of the classroom, including practical life and sensorial work, making it valuable for initial setup or enhancement of existing programs.
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