The Advanced Montessori Method: Volume 1 - Kalakshetra
The Advanced Montessori Method, volume one, subtitled Spontaneous Activity In Education. Kalakshetra edition, 294 pages, soft cover, 1988. It opens with a survey of the inner and outer life of the child and makes the case for the prepared environment. Together with volume two, The Montessori Elementary Materials, it covers the application of the principles to children between seven and eleven, which is the part of the method least written about. Paper and cardboard.
“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.'”
The Advanced Montessori Method: Volume 1 serves as a foundational text that illuminates Dr. Montessori's scientific observations of children in the Children's House environment.
- Understanding the scientific basis of Montessori pedagogy for ages 3-6
- Learning the principles of the prepared environment specific to Children's House
- Recognizing developmental characteristics and sensitive periods of young children
- Mastering the role of observation in guiding classroom practice
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This Kalakshetra edition presents the pedagogical approach through detailed explanations of how children aged 3-6 construct themselves through interaction with their prepared environment. The volume's comprehensive insights reveal why specific materials and presentations exist within the classroom, connecting each element to children's developmental needs. Volume 1 documents the precise methodology behind activities that allow children to refine movement, develop concentration, and build independence. The text explains how the Children's House environment responds to children's sensitive periods for order, language, sensory refinement, and social development. By studying this volume, educators and parents gain understanding of the scientific basis underlying each material's design and presentation sequence. The Advanced Montessori Method demonstrates how observation guides the adult's role in preparing an environment that meets children's self-construction needs.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Create a quiet study space with notebook and pen. Set aside uninterrupted reading time of 30-45 minutes per session.
- 1
Begin with the introduction to understand Dr. Montessori's observational approach
Take notes on key observations about children's natural tendencies - 2
Read each chapter focusing on one area of development at a time
Connect theoretical concepts to specific materials or activities mentioned - 3
Study the descriptions of children's work with materials
Visualize the movements and sequences described in the text - 4
Review chapters on the prepared environment principles
List the essential elements needed for each area of the classroom - 5
Examine sections on the adult's role and observation techniques
Practice observational note-taking using the methods described
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