traditional progression

[hergrace]

Is there a website with a good list of the traditional progression of works in the different areas? One of my kids is struggling with the adjustment to a traditional Montessori school and I would like to have a more specific idea of the progression so I can help her know what to expect.

TIA,

Kate

[Rose-Roget]

There is a wealth of information online, if you search Montessori materials or Montessori progression. This site http://www.fmployola.com/method.htm seemed to give a decent overview of the different areas in the primary cycle. I just came across this in a cursory search. There are also several books out there - Montessori Today, Rainsing an Amazing Child the Montessori Way, Teaching Montessori in the Home - that talk about the philosophy, works, and progression. You could peruse these at the bookstore and decide which could answer your specific questions. Other people here may have better recommendations. I hope it all works out for you and your dd!

[hergrace]

Thanks for replying. I am looking for something a little more detailed than is on that website and most of the sites I have found. When DS1 was in Montessori, I found a site that had some information for teachers that had exactly what I am looking for, but I can't find it anymore. I guess I'll just have to spend a lot more time with Google.

[Rose-Roget]

You may want to look at some Montessori albums online. Don't know if there are some for free, but I've seen several you can pay for. May be worth it to help prepare your dd, but I don't know your situation.

[hergrace]

Originally Posted by Rose-Roget

You may want to look at some Montessori albums online. Don't know if there are some for free, but I've seen several you can pay for. May be worth it to help prepare your dd, but I don't know your situation.

Thank you. I did, indeed, want to look at the albums, but couldn't figure out what they were called.

DD is doing better. She really wanted to do some of the work with metal insets, scissors, and number beads, and was frustrated that she was being shown other work instead. But, her teacher has realized that her fine motor control is unusual for a 3-year-old and has shown her the early scissors work and everything is much better now.