While the Teacher is giving a lesson, another student who wants to ask a question or get help finding something will ask the Assistant.
Teacher/Guide with three children in a lesson
Today, the youngest Elementary children were getting a lesson and they were not interrupted, thanks to the knowledgeable Assistant, who stays in the background, circulating, aware of children’s needs. She is available to help when a child’s other resources (friends, books, etc.) are exhausted.
Child goes to Assistant with a question
Tomorrow, look for a quote from Maria Montessori and an illustration of how her ideas are implemented in the classroom.
