Posted by: Sharlet McClurkin on: November 28, 2011
Circle, “Walking on the Line”: A teacher must always be present to keep the walking time creative and controlled. She gives verbal and bodily cues for the children as she and they walk. The children should be spaced out by putting out their hands ahead of them while they walk at the beginning of walking [...]
Posted by: Sharlet McClurkin on: November 21, 2011
Compliments of Junko Krause, Revised by Sharlet McClurkin CHOOSING WORK: “Would you like to choose your work?” “May I help you choose your work?” “We work in school.” “I will put this work away, and you may have a turn.” “You may sit here.” “I will show you a new lesson!” “I have some interesting [...]
Posted by: Sharlet McClurkin on: November 14, 2011
Who: Sharlet J. McClurkin: Director of Montessori Plus School and Teacher Preparation of WA for thirty-six years. Former president of the Montessori Institute of America and current MIA Board member; MACTE commissioner for three years. International trainer in China, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines and Sri Lanka; Current director and trainer for over seventy teachers-in-training in Kent, [...]
Posted by: Sharlet McClurkin on: November 14, 2011
(Seminars may be arranged by calling 253-859-2262) I. MONTESSORI LANGUAGE OF RESPECT A. Joyful Learning and Respectful Speech Sharlet McClurkin will paint a picture of joyful learning and respectful speech in this seminar. She will show in words, songs and actions how to rise above the challenges of the Montessori classroom and keep one’s calm and vision [...]
Posted by: Sharlet McClurkin on: November 7, 2011
You may use this activity if your doing a Thanksgiving or Indian theme! Five little Indians, In a teepee, Sleeping quietly As can be. Along came the chief, And what do you think? (Clap!) Up jumped the Indians, Quick as a wink! Use a long rope to make a teepee. Five children can [...]
