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In our September digest, we are sharing the recording of our AMI Talk: The Art of Storytelling which took place on 31 August 2021. During this AMI Talk, Carla Foster and Gabrielle Ahuli’i Ferreira Holt discussed the power of storytelling in connecting young children with their culture and with that of others. We also present you with insight by AMI 6-12 Trainer Elise Huneke-Stone into the role that grace and courtesy play in the social orientation of the elementary child, along with ten tips for parents to teach their young children self-discipline. Lastly, we are sharing a UNICEF report on how the disruptions to education brought about by the COVID-19 crisis call for increased support for students to help them catch up with more than a year of remote learning. We encourage you to visit our AMI Digital resources page to get free access to various classified cards and language materials.
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The Art of Storytelling
Stories are everywhere — when we talk of history, science, mathematics, and inventions, we do not only speak of facts, we also speak of wonder and the power of the mind. We used to be great storytellers: it was a way to pass on the history of our families, the animals, villages, and our land.
On 31 August 2021, Carla Foster and Gabrielle Ahuli’i Ferreira Holt spoke about the art of storytelling. Gabrielle talked about the importance of exposure to stories and legends of cultural significance in early childhood, helping children engage deeply with their culture, and creating more meaningful connections across cultures. Carla Foster talked about the importance of storytelling is for the elementary child and how to perfect this art in our teachers.
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Grace and Courtesy in the Elementary Community
Read an article by AMI 6-12 Trainer Elise Huneke-Stone on grace and courtesy which are present everywhere: in project-based learning, understanding of moral precepts, social and intellectual independence, in the utilization of empathy, used in the unfolding of the reasoning mind and imagination, and in matters of justice and fairness. Integral to the gregariousness and the rules of group work, the elementary child needs grace and courtesy to manage their strong social orientation as children of the second plane. This article was first published in the NAMTA Journal, Volume 40, 2015.
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Self Discipline: Ten Tips
Being a parent of a young child can be hard work. You want your child to be happy, healthy, and socially adjusted, not only at home but also with others. Helping your child learn what behaviour is expected and begin to control their impulses can be easier if you keep in mind their basic needs. As they grow, their need to move can be met by including them in daily activities that have a real purpose in their life and are challenging. In this way, they become increasingly independent. With these foundations in place, their growth towards self-discipline will happen naturally.
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Recovering Education
in 2021
Disruptions to education systems since early 2020 have already driven substantial losses and inequalities in learning. All the efforts to provide remote instruction are laudable, but this has been a very poor substitute for in-person learning. Even more concerning, many children, particularly girls, may not return to school even when schools reopen. Schools also play a critical role around the world in ensuring the delivery of essential health services and nutritious meals, protection, and psycho-social support. Thus, school closures have also imperilled children’s overall wellbeing and development, not just their learning. It’s not enough for schools to simply reopen their doors after COVID‐19. Students will need tailored and sustained support to help them readjust and catch up after the pandemic. Learn more here.
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AMI Digital is an online repository of quality Montessori resources for educators, schools and families. Due to the current situation with COVID-19, AMI is offering free access to some of its materials for use with children aged 3-6, some of which are also suitable for older children. Explore the AMI Digital Free Educational Resources here. It has been undergoing development recently in preparation to re-launch this year for all AMI members to access as part of their membership benefits. AMI members will soon have access to an extensive range of educational resources as well as academic papers and journals. |
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