Spiritual Formation and the Child in Montessori Education

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Montessori education is interested in nurturing all aspects of the preschool child. This includes the wholesome spiritual formation of the child, which is facilitated through its teaching module called GODLY PLAY.

Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance. Godly Play values process, openness, spiritual discovery, faith community and relationships.  Using a sand-filled desert story telling box, wooden figures are used to teach Bible stories and discuss themes of faith and life.

Godly Play as Christian formation and nurture … provides a context for the child to talk about God … facilitates the opportunity for the child to ask questions about sickness, suffering, pain, death, creation, life, happiness, etc. ”’teaches the child how to talk to God … helps the child learn more about the significance of the faith community … promotes Biblical knowledge, empathy and spiritual growth. provides a multi-sensory approach to learning spiritual truths. develops language and communication skills. encourages thinking skills. has depth and reflection in every session.

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Hello! My name is Gaye Haralu and am a resident of Harrodsburg, KY. I have lived here for the past 10 years working as a minister and Montessori teacher. I have been a working mother most of my adult life. Twenty years ago when our oldest children were very little and we had moved to another state to begin new jobs I did not know what we were going to do with our two little ones. Then we were introduced to a Daycare Provider who provided care for a number of children out of her home. She became part of the family and has set the bar so high! Our children loved her and loved going to her home. They learned a great deal about kindness and respect for all people from her. They also were read to abundantly every day and played outside constantly – even when it was snowing – especially when it was snowing! We moved away from that area but will forever be indebted to her dedication and care for our children. We have created Little Lea in-home Montessori day care in Harrodsburg to continue in the same vein and be a blessing to families who may need such an environment.

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