007: Going Beyond the Montessori Elementary Albums

When you first graduated from your Montessori teacher training program, you probably did so with a spring in your step and an armful of albums. While these albums are incredibly useful when planning your lessons, you’ll find that there are times when you must go beyond the albums. So when should you do that, and how can you stay true to Montessori methods while you do?In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to go beyond the albums. We’re sharing different ways you can supplement the albums with materials, external resources, and even your own research. Plus, we’re explaining how equity, equality, and diversity come into play when you update your albums.What’s in this episode:When the albums are useful and when they might limit your lessonsWhy some children don’t need every single lesson in your albumWhich other resources you can use to support your studentsWhen to consider creating your own lessons about topics outside the albumsHow to supplement existing lessons with outside resources and your own lessonsHow to get creative with your materials and manipulatives beyond their original purposeWhy you should always be updating your albums, specifically your science lessonsHow to consider equity, equality, and diversity when updating your albumsFor full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit trilliummontessori.org/podcastResources Mentioned in This EpisodeExplore the Montessori Principles to Practice Webinar LibrariesConnect With UsVisit our websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with us on FacebookThe Montessori Classroom Bootcamps will be open for enrollment July 21-29. Classes begin August 1.Elementary Classroom Planning Bootcamp for 6-12 with Letty RisingClassroom Setup Bootcamp for 3-6 with Seemi Abdullah