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1. "Do I need to buy some materials first?" No, I recommend that you do not. And the program I offer gives details on how to make your own materials, as well as a resource list if you'd rather buy them. (I don't expect parents to go out and buy expensive Montessori materials, that way a school would.) 2. "Can I work at my own pace or is there a daily order for completion." Yes, you work at your own pace. I would suggest reading the Montessori philosophy and [methodology] first, then trying out a few lessons per week. In fact, I have redesigned my programs into weekly lessons and activities. 3. "When will I get an e-mail message from you?" For PayPal users (members paying with CCBill get instant access):
4. "Hello.... Being that I have no training and really no concrete ideas of how to train a child in the Montessori method... will I still be able to do this program?"Do we just have access to all the material for the allotted time?Yes, it offers lots of reading material that is fairly easy to understand plus weekly lesson plans with step by step instructions. 3. "Do we just haveaccess to all the material for the allotted time, i.e. one month, and then new material is given?" Nothing is added or taken out of what's in the program you signed up for. You have access to all the material during your allotted time. 5. "Can I get a certificate so I can teach Montessori at a Montessori school?" No, not with this program. However, there are other distance learning programs that offer teacher training and grant you a certificate to teach at a Montessori school. 6. "Are the lessons to be completed on the computer or printed and done with materials nearby?"The lessons can be printed out and kept in a binder or some folders, or on your 7. Please read if you did not get an email message from me within five business/week days:There are several reasons why you may not have received an e-mail from me: 8. "You may remember that I inquired about purchasing Montessori materials. I'm still struggling through that decision. I am financially able and willing to purchase SOME of the materials and plan to make others. What does your program suggest/require to have on hand?" Most of my lessons include how to make your own materials, when able to do so. Because my Montessori distance learning program has been designed to be used by homeschoolers, and people all over the world, I have made a great effort to help parents [and teachers] make their own materials. 9. "I'd hate to come in with both eyes closed, only to find I'm paying for a program before I can implement it! My daughter is... extremely bright, and I'd really like to foster her love for learning."You are off to a great start learning about Montessori education. So much of it is really in the philosophy of how to raise and educate your child, so spend lots of time reading the philosophy [and methodology]. 10. "Would we get a type of certificate at the end to say we had taken the course?" I am not calling this a course, as my programs are not from a college or training center, however, you can probably get credit through a local community college for independent work study, which includes taking my program. I do not offer any certificates at this time. 11. "Do you offer your program in other languages?"When you join, you can cut and paste the URL of the documents, activities, lesson(s) you want translated into Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese at the Babelfish Altavista Website, in the translation box. 12. "Can I sign up for e-mail consulting AFTER I signed up for activities which DID NOT include e-mail consulting? Yes, if you change your mind and decide you want/need my help through e-mail consulting you can sign up for that; just e-mail me from your membership activity page and we will work out the details, then I will e-mail you an invoice for payment. 13. "Do you still offer EBOOKS?" The use of the word "ebook" confused a handfull of people, and as a result, the term is no longer used to describe my content. 14. "Is there a recommended books list... once you are in the program?" I recommend certain Montessori (and other) books thoughout most of my programs, as well as a list of books that I've reviewed personally. 15. "Is your web... material based on a Montessori book available for purchase?" Yes and no. 16. "Have you released a workbook or hard copy [book] for reference?" Sorry, I don't have a work book or hard copy and instead offer my lessons for people to print out on their computer. 17. "I visited the links on your [other] website to investigate [Montessori] upper elementary curricula. Do you have any other suggestions besides ordering the manuals from one of those websites?" Upper elementary: I'm always on the look out for what's available for homeschoolers and so far only the albums and training are what I and others have found...
I give them by activity. You decide when, and on which day, to give the activity (the lesson)! 18. "My girls are 17 months. Should I take the tot program or the toddler program?"It is too soon for them to take my toddler program. You can try my young tots program, and then sign up for my toddler program when your children are two! "Can you suggest a resource for preparing an environment for the 16 mo. old?"There is a Montessori book for birth to threes, Montessori from the Start: The Child at Home from Birth to Age Three by Paula Polk Lillard. You can find it at Amazon.com or check your local bookstore or library.
International: 20. "Can I pay using the PayPal system?" Yes, but please read the following! Still more questions? I am happy to answer your questions: due to the high volume of e-mails I get, I may not be able to reply to your questions for several days. My sincerest apologies! |
