Movement Matters

~Introduction~ This book is written in support of Dr. Maria Montessori’s own notion that movement is an essential factor in the physical and intellectual growth of children. When mental development is under discussion, there are many who say, ‘How does... More

~Introduction~ This book is written in support of Dr. Maria Montessori’s own notion that movement is an essential factor in the physical and intellectual growth of children. When mental development is under discussion, there are many who say, ‘How does movement come into it? We are talking about the mind. ’ And when we think of intellectual activity, we always imagine people sitting still, motionless. But mental development must be connected with movement and be dependent on it. It is vital that educational theory and practice should be informed by this idea. Montessori, 1967, p. 141 The purpose of this book is to provide Montessori teachers with ways to implement movement experiences for children in early childhood settings. Movement Matters is organized as a Montessori album with philosophy, methods, and lesson plans. Specific lessons are provided for presenting movement at the rug, for independent practice, and for large group physical activities. Lesson plans offer cl Less