'There is nothing in the Montessori prepared environment that is there by chance.' Discuss.

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Purpose of a prepared environment, Continued

Table 1: Summary of elements and their purpose in a Prepared Environment

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Purpose of a prepared environment, Continued

Table 1: Summary of elements and their purpose in a Prepared Environment, Continued

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Purpose of a prepared environment, Continued

Table 1: Summary of elements and their purpose in a Prepared Environment, Continued

Conclusion and summary

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Conclusion and summary, Continued

Assignment No: 12b

Question:         What are the most important elements of the Montessori prepared environment and why?

Introduction

Summary of the important elements

The physical environment

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The facilities

The materials

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The materials, Continued

The teacher

Conclusion

Bibliography

• Montessori, Maria – The Secret of Childhood, Ballantine Books,  1966

• Montessori, Maria – The Absorbent Mind, Clio Press, 1997

• Montessori, Maria – The Discovery of the child, Clio Press, 1997

• Montessori, Maria – Dr. Montessori’s own handbook,, Schocken books, 1965

• Lillard, Paula Polk – Montessori A Modern approach, Schocken books, 1972.