Maintaining The Montessori Environment

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    When carrying a item in view of the children

    • You must carry with two hands.
    • It does not matter, they know you are an adult.
    • You do not carry anything, your hands need to free at all times.
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This quiz assesses key practices in maintaining a Montessori classroom environment. It focuses on daily interactions, handling materials, modeling behavior, and setting consistent expectations for children, emphasizing the importance of these elements in fostering an effective learning atmosphere.

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  • 2. 

    One of the most important teaching skills we have is

    • That we are the adult and we know more than the child.

    • Modeling appropriate behavior at all times.

    • Being able to talk to the children about the rules.

    Correct Answer
    A. Modeling appropriate behavior at all times.
    Explanation
    Modeling appropriate behavior at all times is the most important teaching skill because it sets a positive example for children to follow. As adults, we have more knowledge and experience than children, and by consistently demonstrating proper behavior, we can influence and guide them in the right direction. This helps children understand and internalize the expected standards of behavior, fostering their social and emotional development. Additionally, modeling appropriate behavior creates a safe and respectful learning environment, where children feel supported and encouraged to emulate positive actions.

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  • 3. 

    Spending time or speaking to each child is important to do 

    • Each day.

    • Every other day.

    • But it is ok if you miss a day.

    Correct Answer
    A. Each day.
    Explanation
    Spending time or speaking to each child each day is important because it helps to foster a strong relationship and communication between parents and children. Regular interaction allows parents to understand their child's needs, concerns, and achievements, providing support and guidance when required. Consistent engagement also helps children feel valued, loved, and secure, promoting their emotional well-being and overall development. Therefore, making time for each child every day is crucial for maintaining a healthy parent-child bond.

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  • 4. 

    As a child enters the classroom each day, I make sure to

    • Shout or say hello at him across the room with a big smile.

    • Go over to him and bend to see eye to eye, greet him with a handshake and smile.

    • Make sure you get to him some time in the morning to say hello but you can not get to everyone.

    Correct Answer
    A. Go over to him and bend to see eye to eye, greet him with a handshake and smile.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "go over to him and bend to see eye to eye, greet him with a handshake and smile." This answer demonstrates a personal and warm approach to greeting the child, showing respect and making a connection by bending down to their eye level and offering a handshake. It also emphasizes the importance of a friendly and welcoming environment in the classroom.

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  • 5. 

    We do not have to push in our chairs, but the children do.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that "We do not have to push in our chairs, but the children do." This means that the speaker and the people they are referring to do not have to push in their chairs, but the children have to. Therefore, the correct answer is False, indicating that the statement is not true.

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  • 6. 

    What is a reasonable request?

    • The things we ask the children to do because they are children.

    • A fun manners game to play with the children.

    • It means we do not require anything of the children, that we would not do.

    Correct Answer
    A. It means we do not require anything of the children, that we would not do.
    Explanation
    A reasonable request is one that we ask of children, but only if we are willing to do it ourselves. This implies that we should not expect children to do something that we are not willing to do. It promotes fairness and equality in our expectations and actions towards children.

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  • 7. 

    Children are free to

    • Chose any work.

    • Interrupt a friend

    • Work from a shelf

    • To work alone.

    Correct Answer
    A. To work alone.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to work alone." This means that children have the freedom to choose to work by themselves without any interference or assistance from others. This option suggests that children have the autonomy to make decisions and carry out tasks independently, without any external influences or interruptions from friends or others.

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  • 8. 

    Keeping our classroom clean and everything always in the same place is a way of

    Correct Answer
    maintaining order
    keeping order
    having order
    being orderly
    Explanation
    The given question is asking for a phrase that describes the act of keeping the classroom clean and everything in its proper place. All of the options provided - maintaining order, keeping order, having order, and being orderly - convey the same meaning and describe the desired state of organization and tidiness in the classroom.

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