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Translating Montessori
An Admissions Director’s Task
Presenter:Laura FrogameniDirector of Admissions at the Montessori School of Northampton
Goals
To open a conversation into the work we do.
To begin the process of unpacking the way we “make sense of Montessori”.
To introduce the concept of the Admissions Director as a Montessori guide for adults.
First Contact
The Site Visit
TourObservationConversationTake Away Item
Culture ShockWhat cultural mores do you have to address and overcome?
Didactic Materials
Planes of Development
Sensitive Periods
Absorbent Mind
Children’s House
Normalization
Words, Definitions
Concrete to Abstract
Cosmic Education
Erdkinder
Grace and Courtesy
Nido
Great Lessons
The Hardest to Shift
WorkLabor, toil, slog…
“He was tired after a day’s work in the field”
PlayAmuse, entertain…
“I play softball and tennis”
Education Buzz Words
Differentiated Curriculum
Executive Function
Phonics & Whole Language
Imaginative Play
Project Based Learning
Common Core
Responsive Classrooms
STEM
Best Practices
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
But only if the viewer understands what is happening in the photo.
What about this image?
Levels, Grades & Expectations
Nido
Primary
Elementary
Erdkinder
Toddler
Preschool
Kindergarten
Elementary
Middle School
Orientation
Continuing Education for First Year Parents
Parent Coffee
Special Monthly Newsletter
Slideshows of Seasonal Events
Parent Mentors
Personal Contact
Social Media
Our Work Translating Montessori is Essential to the Health of our Schools.
Prospective Parent
Parent of a Montessori Student
Montessori Advocate
LET’S REVIEW
Out There
Are the images, words and messages you have out in the world understandable?
First Contact
Nuts & Bolts as well as one key concept to unlock?
Site Visit
What do you help them see AND understand?
Paperwork
Can they find what they need to know? Do they know what box to check?
Orientation
Continuing the process through enrollment and the first year.
Encouraging an Advocate
Effectively translating Montessori education will change your community.
CREDITS
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these resources for free:
▸ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
Photographs by Derek Fowles Photography THANKS!
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