Earth Day
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According to Maria Montessori, children are in the sensitive periods for concentration, coordination, order, and independence between the ages of 3 and 6. In Montessori classrooms, promoting freedom of expression and language development is extremely important. As we brainstormed theme possibilities for the book project, a child said, “It would be a good idea to write about the earth because you teach us that the earth gives us what we need.” So, we voted and began discussing the layout of the book. Witnessing their ideas explode from the thought process to oral expression and then becoming a reality as it transferred to paper was outstanding! This collaborative, innovative, and independent cultural project showcased the essence of Montessori’s legacy. So, as you read this book, allow yourself the opportunity to view the words and pictures through the eyes of children as they present their thoughts and feelings to you. Respect them for who they are in this given moment as young artists. The children found confidence, joy, peace, and laughter in this experience and so did I!
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According to Maria Montessori, children are in the sensitive periods for concentration, coordination, order, and independence between the ages of 3 and 6. In Montessori classrooms, promoting freedom of expression and language development is extremely important. As we brainstormed theme possibilities for the book project, a child said, “It would be a good idea to write about the earth because you teach us that the earth gives us what we need.” So, we voted and began discussing the layout of the book. Witnessing their ideas explode from the thought process to oral expression and then becoming a reality as it transferred to paper was outstanding! This collaborative, innovative, and independent cultural project showcased the essence of Montessori’s legacy. So, as you read this book, allow yourself the opportunity to view the words and pictures through the eyes of children as they present their thoughts and feelings to you. Respect them for who they are in this given moment as young artists. The children found confidence, joy, peace, and laughter in this experience and so did I!
About the Author
Tequila E. Howard has been working with young children in the field of Early Childhood education for the past 17 years and loves it! “Children carry a certain energy with them, a pureness that is unexplainable. One can say that we can take them many places, on a journey with an open mind, free from judgment, free from doubt, full of laughter, and full of life.” She promotes heavy language and literacy development. She loves teaching children about the voice they house inside of them and the importance of expressing it! Known for her passion in teaching, training, consulting, and leading, her dissertation entitled, “Improving Literacy Skills in Preschool Students Using the Montessori Language Approach” confirms her drive towards fostering children’s language skills. Born to retired Air Force Military parents, Tequila E. Howard has lived in a variety of places including living abroad. Dr. Howard is an author, Montessori teacher, professor, program director, motivational speaker, and consultant. A member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), the National Education Association (NEA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and the Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) educational organizations, she is the Founding and Leading Director of her own Montessori Teacher Training Program. She has been publishing children’s books under the children’s direction since 2005. In her spare time, she enjoys water sports, swimming with the dolphins, working with the hearing impaired, and teaching Spinning fitness classes. Dr. Howard lives in Florida with her husband and their four parrots! She can be reached at tequilaehoward@gmail.com.