Nature journaling isn’t just a drawing activity. It’s an opportunity to foster observation, patience, curiosity, and gratitude. It supports the work of Cosmic Education by placing children in relationship with their environment, helping them see that they are part of a much larger, interconnected whole. Even a single fallen leaf or an ant carrying food […]
Elementary Cosmic Education
The Montessori Elementary Science Curriculum
Maria Montessori’s innovative approach to teaching Elementary Science emphasizes hands-on learning and self-directed exploration. By providing children with a carefully designed learning environment, Montessori educators aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Fundamentals of Montessori Elementary Science One of the key features of the Montessori Elementary Science curriculum is its focus […]
The Fundamental Needs of Humans: Ideas for Deeper Exploration
The Fundamental Needs of Humans lesson sparks great interest in children because, even though many of the other elementary lessons and materials may seem unfamiliar to a child who has never been exposed to them, we can all relate to and identify our own personal and individual needs. The Fundamental Needs of Humans chart provides […]
Get Ready to Dust Off Those History Question Charts!
by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Do you have History Question Charts on your shelf in your elementary environment? If so, are they being taken out and used regularly by students in your class? Do you not know where to begin, or how to keep the interest in this valuable tool alive? […]
Cosmic Education and its Role in the Elementary Classroom
I am pleased to welcome Sharmeen Niazi of MOM_tessori_Guide to Trillium! Sharmeen is a Montessori Elementary guide at the Archgate Montessori Academy in Dallas, TX. Today she is sharing with us some insights about the role of cosmic education in the Elementary classroom. Keeping into consideration the inquisitive minds during the second plane of development, […]
Rocks Observation and Discussion
Walkin’ N Rockin’ A beginning-of-the-year lesson plan by Claudia Mann If my Facebook “teacher” groups are any indication, this is a pretty exciting time of year for most of you who are called to this profession. Photo posts of prepared classrooms almost shout the anticipation of teachers who are ready to get those little ones […]
Integrating Cosmic Education into Everything
Today’s post comes to you from Lisa of Montessori Kiwi. Lisa is a Montessori Elementary teacher from New Zealand. She shares some simple and easy ideas to help you integrate the concept of Cosmic Education into your daily classrom practice. -Seemi What Cosmic Education Isn’t What it is Since it has been … necessary to give […]
Big Nature Connections in Small Spaces
I’m honored to have Kelly Johnson on our blog today. Kelly is a talented Montessori teacher, artist, and author. She is passionate about expanding children’s experiences with nature. If you’re a Montessori professional, you may have heard her speak at a Montessori conference, attended her recent AMS webinar, or read her articles in Montessori Life […]