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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Gilder, Sharon Allen – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2012
Numerous observations in Montessori classrooms led veteran Montessorians Pamela W. Trumble and Eleni Bokas to the conclusion that a universal need exists to bring integrity back to Practical Life, especially for 5-year-olds. Maria Montessori's observations over a century ago revealed the importance of Practical Life and its relationship to the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Montessori Method, Early Childhood Education, Montessori Schools
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Gilder, Sharon Allen – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2009
This article discusses the Beyond the Walls outdoor education program at The Franklin Schools in Rockville, Maryland. Under the expert guidance of Maryland outdoor education specialist Amy Beam, Franklin's staff has been guided to reconnect to the landscape, understand native plants and animals, and reclaim a sense of gratitude for the environment…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Outdoor Education, Environmental Education, Montessori Method