Lesson 1: Discovering Maria Montessori

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Pictures of Maria Montessori, short biography, paper, coloring materials Introduction: Introduce Maria Montessori as an inspirational woman. Show pictures and briefly discuss her background. Development: Children read a short biography of Maria Montessori and color a picture of her. Discuss where and when she lived and her accomplishments. Conclusion: Reflect on what the children have learned about Maria Montessori. Discuss why she is considered inspirational. Assessment: Ask children to share one thing they found interesting about Maria Montessori.

Lesson 2: Exploring Maria Montessori's Contributions

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Books about Maria Montessori, chart paper, markers Introduction: Recap what children learned about Maria Montessori. Discuss the concept of contributions to society. Development: Children work in groups to research and create posters showcasing Maria Montessori's contributions. Conclusion: Present and discuss the posters. Reflect on the impact Maria Montessori had on education and society. Assessment: Ask children to explain one way Maria Montessori's work has influenced the world.

Lesson 3: Connecting Maria Montessori to Your Life

Time Allocation: 40 minutes Resources Needed: Journals, pencils, markers Introduction: Discuss how Maria Montessori's work can relate to children's lives. Development: Children write in their journals about a time they learned something new or a time they taught someone else something. Conclusion: Share journal entries and discuss how Maria Montessori's methods can be seen in everyday life. Assessment: Ask children to explain one way Maria Montessori's ideas can be applied in their own lives.

Lesson 4: Designing Maria Montessori's Timeline

Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Timeline template, markers, pictures of Maria Montessori Introduction: Explain the concept of timelines and their importance. Development: Children work individually to design a timeline of Maria Montessori's life using provided resources. Conclusion: Share and discuss the timelines created by students. Talk about the key events in Maria Montessori's life. Assessment: Evaluate each child's timeline based on accuracy and creativity.

Lesson 5: Maria Montessori's Impact on Education

Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Videos on Montessori education, whiteboard, markers Introduction: Watch a short video on Montessori education and discuss how Maria Montessori's ideas are still used today. Development: Brainstorm ways in which traditional education differs from Montessori education. Conclusion: Reflect on the impact Maria Montessori had on the field of education. Discuss how her methods have influenced modern teaching. Assessment: Ask children to write a paragraph about what they find interesting about Montessori education.

Lesson 6: Maria Montessori's Legacy

Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Articles on Maria Montessori's legacy, discussion cards Introduction: Discuss the concept of legacy and how Maria Montessori's work continues to impact education. Development: Children participate in group discussions using provided discussion cards about Maria Montessori's lasting influence. Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of leaving a positive legacy and how children can make a difference in their own way. Assessment: Evaluate group participation and engagement in the discussion activity.