Audrey's Class- Students as Teachers

Audrey had a special evening in her class on Tuesday. The children invited the parents to be the students and they were the teachers. In a Montessori classroom most of the learning is divided among a lot of different centers which are all neatly organized throughout the classroom, kids have freedom to pick what they are interested in with only a little guidance from the teachers to ensure that all subjects are getting touched upon. The parent night was set up much the same- the kids got to choose the activities in the classroom that most interested them and then they taught their parents how to do them. Audrey was in heaven- she got to show off her skills and have my full attention. She picked addition, beginning sounds, reading, writing and painting. We had a great time and it was a great insight into what she does in school everyday. I also discovered that she can read, she pulled out a book (which surprised both her teacher and I) and could actually read some of it!