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Gisela Tilch
350 Ponderosa Ct
Woodland Park, CO 80863
e-mail: contact@coachgisela.com
phone: 719-686-0155
 
 
I am a Wife, Divorcee, Single Parent, Grandmother, Small Business Owner, Early Childhood Montessori Teacher, Curriculum Writer, School Administrator and Director, Family Coach, Specialist in Conflict Resolution and Parenting Issues, German Language Educator, Adult Geography / History Instructor, Workshop Leader, and Author.
 
 
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“The essential thing is for the task to arouse such an interest that it engages the child's whole personality.”
Maria Montessori
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Book

$23.50

Geography in the Early Childhood Classroom


Detailed lesson plans for the Montessori Geography materials to develop an extensive curriculum. Many ideas for variations and extensions (some with complete and illustrated lesson plans) as well as easy, cheap material making.
(Extensive resource section and some copy masters included.)
Manual is also suitable for use in the lower elementary classrooms.

85 pages (3 hole–punched)

Click here to see the Table of Contents. Click here to see a Sample Lesson.
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Volcano Kit
$15.00
Volcano


Kids are fascinated by this eruption demonstration. Brainstorm about volcanoes; add a small volcano to your shelf work; let the children make their own 3-Part Cards or coloring booklet to take home.
Kit includes detailed and illustrated lesson plans for:
1) Volcano: An introduction and demonstration of a volcano eruption. Many ideas for variations and extension;
2) Volcano Eruption - An Extension (complete with a 2” volcano for shelf use);
3) Parts of a Volcano –
3-Part Cards & Folding Booklet:
Use the included cards to make your own 3-Part Cards and copy the copy masters for creating shelf work. Several ready-to-use coloring papers are included.

Easy preparation: Allow 10 min. for coloring and cutting the cards; instructions included.
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Note on the “Volcano” kit

Volcano

$6.00

This 2” hand-crafted volcano for shelf use is included in the “Volcano” kit.
Order separately with the manual Geography in the Early Childhood Classroom which includes the “Volcano” lesson plan and extension ideas.
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Fish Books

Children never get tired of this fun activity: go fishing and create a little book to take home. Kits include detailed and illustrated lesson plan (with variation and extension ideas), fishing pole, ready-to-use coloring papers; copy masters; brads for eyes. (Allow 5 minutes for EASY preparation of fish. Assembly instructions included.)
Continental Fish Book

$11.50

Continent Fish Book
(Extension for the World Puzzle Map)


Direct Aims: Familiarize with and recognize the shapes & learn the names of the 7 continents.
Indirect Aims: Strengthen small motor skills (coloring and cutting).
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Continental Fish Book

$11.50

Geometric Solids Fish Book
(Extension for the Geometric Solids)

Direct Aims: Familiarize with and recognize the forms & learn the names of 7 Geometric Solids.
Indirect Aims: Strengthen small motor skills (coloring and cutting).

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Fishing Pole

$6.00

Additional Fishing Pole

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Book

$17.50

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From Buffalo To Kangaroo
Ketu's Song
The Ants' Dance
Warm Fuzzies

THE ANTS DANCE
Earth and Peace Songs
(by Judy Feeney)

This lively and singable CD is a joy for children aged 3 – 9. These catchy songs about animals, earth’s environment and peace are easy to learn for both children and teachers. (Lyrics included.)
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Book
$7.50

Click the links below to view excerpts from the book.

Table of Contents
Serenity Corner
A Montessori Peace Curriculum Made Simple (by Judy Feeney)


Detailed lesson plans to develop an extensive peace curriculum. Among many find art, environmental and cultural activities such as The Peace Rose, The Council of All Beings, and how to become an International Peace Site. “Peace has broken out and cannot be stopped.”

(Suitable for ages 3 - 9. Extensive resource section included.)

17 pages (3 hole – punched)
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Book

$17.50

Black Elk’s Vision of Peace
(table version)

Black Elk was a Native American man who had a great vision of peace when he was nine years old. Children use this material to retell the story.
Includes lesson plan & teacher resource section; suitable for ages 3 - 9.
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Book

$8.50

Wonderful Necklaces and Warm Fuzzies

Children promote peace, friendship and classroom harmony by giving these necklaces to each other during the work period. The spirits of children and adults alike are being lifted when being acknowledged with a necklace and the words: “I think you’re wonderful!” Making a fluffy “warm fuzzy” in the art area is yet another way to make others feel good.

2 necklaces (color and design may vary)
3 lesson plans (basic lesson and 2 art extensions)
ready-to-color necklaces, copy masters
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Book
$28.50

Click the links below to view excerpts.

Table of Contents
How to Use Material Guide
Sample Lesson

Material Guides for the Sensorial Materials

This collection of 31 brightly illustrated lesson plans gives a quick review of the sensorial materials and helps adults in the Montessori classroom understand and present them clearly. Many ideas for variations and extensions are included.
Place each Material Guide with its material or combine them on the shelf in a holder.
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Color Kit

Extensions for Color Tablets I, II and III. Enjoy the Color Tablets anew with these extensions: fish for color fish, make a book and tell a story; match words and color tablets, color, cut and glue a bracelet or crown; match objects and color squares; make your own color tablets (pairs or graded); play games and more.

Kit includes brightly illustrated lesson plans, materials to create new shelf work, copy masters for children to make their own materials, color squares and objects for matching (designs may vary).

Direct Aims: Reinforce color recognition.
Indirect Aims: Strengthen small motor skills (cutting, gluing, coloring) and language skills.
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