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Casa dei Bambini

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(In Italian: "Children's House”) It was the name of Dr. Montessori's first school in San Lorenzo. 

Certification Stream

One of two enrolment types in a Montessori Professional Learning Series course. 

Students work through all learning activities with the aim of achieving the learning outcomes of the modules.  Students are required to successfully complete the assessment items of the module, as judged by the trainer. Upon exit, students are awarded a Certificate of Attainment.

The other type of enrolment is the Participation Stream.

Children’s House

Children's House

The name often given to a classroom specifically prepared for early childhood - children between approximately 3 and 6 years of age. Other names include: casa, preschool, prep or kindergarten.

Control of error

Control of Error

A term used to describe an important design feature of Montessori Materials. 

Materials are designed to provide children with instant feedback as they work - allowing them to recognise, correct, and learn from mistakes without adult assistance. This puts the control in the hands of the learner and protects the young child's self-esteem and self-motivation.