Computers! Computers!

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Computers! Computers!

• Can They Be Integrated into a Montessori
  Classroom?
• By Laura Evans
• AETE 731 Summer, 2002

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There are four main areas in a Montessori
classroom

• Practical Life
• Sensorial
• Language
• Math

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Practical Life

• Motor skills development
• Care for environment
• Care for self
• Grace and courtesy

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Sensorial

• Offers opportunity for exploration and discovery.
• Children discover concepts regarding shape,
  texture, length, width, and temperature.
• Offers indirect preparation for math concepts.

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Language

• Children learn phonetic sounds, reading and
  writing!

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Math

• Children learn quantities, then associate them
  with symbols.

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Can a computer be integrated into a Montessori
classroom?

• Children can be given a lesson as with any new
  piece of equipment!
• Children will be able to explore programs!
• Children will be able to work with a classmate!

Yes!
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The End!

• Thank you!!