Report MONTESSORI and outdoor play

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by: Millie

Hi there

 I am currently completing my Foundation Degree and would like some help with some questions I have in relation to the ethos behind Montessor and outdoor play.

At the Montessori settings I have visited all seem to have limited access to outdoor play as they seem to put much emphasis on something called "Montessori Time" which means all children stop what they are interested in to then sit down with a practitioner to do set tasks or activities? - This can be in the form of worksheets, special montessori activities, circle time

 Also when questioned, practitioners say that they rarely use the outdoor play area to deliver the 6 areas of learning as they feel that children can not concentrate on the set montessori tasks, therefore practitioners can not monitor the child's progress and achievement.

If you are a Montessori Practitioner, could you please let me know if this is your practice and also if you also provide some of the Montessori expected Learning outcomes to include those of the EYFS outside and how.

I would be really grateful for your help

 Thank you

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