Ground Rules for Montessori Teachers

We all have rules wherever we go and in a Montessori classroom even the teacher is not immune to these.  They do say that actions speak louder than words.   If we want the children to be respectful workers then we must also be this way too!  :)

Ground Rules for Teachers

1.) Ground rules presented with each presentation.
    a.) order-left to right and top to bottom
    b.) state if this activity is done on
        1.) floor-only
        2.) table-only
        3.) either floor or table
    c.) state if this activity is for:
        1.) one person
        2.) more than one person (state specific amount)
   d.) show how to return the work in order
    e.) handle the work respectfully (the child will notice)
    f.) name the activity and the shelf on which it belongs (practical life,
        math, sensorial, language, etc.)
2.) Teacher models all the ground rules:
        a.) uses a low voice
       b.) walks slowly
       c.) uses calm, slow movements
       d.) gets down to child’s level to interact
       e.) has a pleasant expression
3.) Teachers use positive language mirroring whenever possible.