Spread the love "Discover what is stopping you from creating smooth, successful Montessori days!" Welcome! Do you know how ready you are for doing Montessori? Don't waste any more time! The Montessori philosophy more than that... it is a beautiful, peaceful lifestyle! Take this quick, 18-question assessment to discover just where you land on your path to implementing Montessori in your environment. Let's find out if what you know is a good fit to get you started right away or if you need a bit more help than that. Regardless of where you land, I am here for you every step of the way, so answer the questions as honestly as you can. I will use my 15+ years of experience in The Montessori Method, along with a free printable starter kit especially designed for your current Montessori level, to guide you through your wonderful Montessori journey. So be sure to stay until the end for your results and your free printable starter kit! Your Montessori coach, Tanya Are you ready for the Montessori foundations assessment? Click NEXT Below! ⬇︎ ⬇︎ 1. What is your level in knowledge in the Montessori philosophy? I don’t know much, but I know it’s a philosophy I want to pursue. I know a little bit about it, but I don’t know where to start. I am learning a lot about it, but I feel lost half the time. I am very knowledgeable in it, but still need some guidance to do it right. None 2. How knowledgeable are you about Montessori’s Sensitive Periods? I don’t know what you are talking about. I have heard of them, but I don’t know how to use them to do Montessori right. I have knowledge of them, but I am not sure how to apply them correctly for each child. They are what I use as a compass, but need some pointers to make it easier for me. None 3. Do you know the steps to doing a Montessori lesson presentation with a child? No. I know there's a specific way to use The Montessori Materials, but didn't know about lesson presentations. I know there is a specific way, but I don’t know how to do it correctly. I know the main steps, but I am not sure about presenting all of the lessons. I know how to present the lessons, but I would like to have refreshers and tips to stay updated. None 4. Do you know what the 3-Period Lesson is? No. I have no idea what that is. I know it is a specific Montessori lesson, but I don’t know how to do it or why. I know the main steps, but I am not sure about doing it right for all children and their specific needs. I know how to present the 3-Period Lesson, but I would like to find a way to remember the order by memory. None 5. How much do you know about the original Montessori materials? I know Montessori uses specific wooden materials, but that’s about it. I’m aware of the Montessori materials, but I don’t know what they are used for and why. I know how to use a few Montessori materials, but I wish I knew more about how use more. Montessori materials are great and I own some, but I want to stay updated on DIY (do-it-yourself) and printables. None 6. Do you know how to set up and organize your Montessori environment? I know that I need an area for Montessori, but I don’t know how much. Having a Montessori environment is important, but I have no idea what I need to set it up. I have set up some shelves, but I don’t know what works to put in them. I have a Montessori environment set up, but I still feel something is off and need fresh eyes and advice. None 7. When it comes to becoming a centered, organized Montessori Guide, what is your biggest challenge? I want to be centered and organized, but I’m not. I don’t know where to start. I want to be centered and organized, but what I am trying isn’t working. I want to be centered and organized, but I need a lot more guidance to get there successfully. My aim is to be centered and organized, but there are a few things that I need help tweaking to get there. None 8. Are you aware of the Montessori way of handling discipline and classroom management? I'm open to it, but I definitely need to unlearn the teacher-centered approach. I’ve heard that there is a specific way, but I don’t know what the differences are. I know that there is a specific way, but I am having a hard time implementing it correctly. I have been applying what I know, but I still need help (advice or techniques) with some specific discipline situations. None 9. When it comes to nurturing happy, normalized children in the Montessori environment, what is your biggest challenge? What are normalized children? I want to nurture happy, normalized children, but I have no idea where to start. I want to nurture happy, normalized children, but I need concrete steps to know how to do it correctly. I focus on nurturing happy, normalized children, but I am not 100% there yet. None 10. When it comes to the Montessori Practical Life subject, how much do you apply it in your Montessori environment? I haven’t started yet. I know that it’s important to start with those works, but I don’t know why or how. I have been doing some, but I don’t know how to do most of them or how to rotate them. I do them successfully, but I still need to find out how to get creative to keep children engaged. None 11. How many areas of study (categories) in Montessori Practical life are there? 3 4 5 6 None 12. Do you know the basics of the Montessori Sensorial subject? I know that it is an exclusive Montessori subject, but that’s about it. I am aware that it is very important, but I don’t know why or how to do them. I have set some up, but I don’t know how to teach most Sensorial lessons. I set some up regularly, but I need to learn more or stay updated on this subject. None 13. Do you know what the 9 categories in the Montessori Sensorial subject are? I have no idea. I know there are several, but I don't know the names at all. I know that there are nine, but I only know a few of them. I know that there are nine, but I have a hard time knowing how to implement all of them regularly. None 14. Why is moving from concrete to abstract important in Montessori Math? I have no idea. I understand the idea, but I don't know how that concept works. I am trying hard to make it work, but I need help with this. I am moving forward, but I am not there yet. None 15. Why is it important to focus on pre-writing in Montessori Language Arts? Honestly, I don’t know. I am aware, but I have no idea where to start. I have started with this, but I have no idea if I am doing it right. I am focusing on it, but I am still feeling like something is off. None 16. How do you include Montessori Science works into your environment? I wait for the child to be interested and then put Science works out I put materials out for children and let them discover lessons on their own. I put works out and do some lesson presentations. I observe the children to know what works to put out and then do lesson presentations. None 17. What two main subjects are officially included in Montessori Culture? Maps and Weather Maps and Foreign Languages Geography and Laws History and Geography None 18. When it comes to creating smooth, successful Montessori days, what is your biggest challenge? I just don’t even know where to start on this journey. I am not sure what smooth, successful Montessori days entail, so I am not sure what to implement. I definitely want them, but I am still not able to create them on my own. I have tried many things, but something is still off and need extra guidance on the next steps. None 1 out of 18 CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE ALMOST THERE! Attention: Please ignore the email form below. CLICK 'SUBMIT' AND FILL OUT THE NEXT FORM TO RECEIVE YOUR DETAILED RESULTS AND THE FREE PRINTABLE STARTER KIT! You won't want to miss this special gift! 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