The bells are an important material in the Children’s House. They offer the child exploration of pitch, volume, music, composing, singing and many other aspects. Incorporating music in our environments could be by singing, fingerplays, bells, listening to music, or playing music while walking on the line. Singing in small groups, collectively, and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The 2018 Liturgical Year has come to an end and the new year has begun with the season of Advent. This past week in the Atrium we pondered Jesus the King. How Dr. Montessori and Sofia Cavalletti must be enjoying this "cosmic" feast! Level I: Catechist: "What is the Kingdom?" 4-year-old: "It's a little like church." Catechist: … [Read more...]
The Call of the Prophet Isaiah
From the age of three, the children in the Atrium have been pondering messages of the prophets. A prophet has been defined for them as one who listens deeply to God and speaks His message to the people. The children have fallen in love with Isaiah's Prophecy of the Light: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light!" They have … [Read more...]
