Teacher Preparation

LIVABLE LEARNING - Preparing the Home and the Heart

Teacher Preparation

Maria Montessori stressed that a teacher must be
morally and spiritually prepared
in order to effectively direct the education of a child.

At the Livable Learning egroup I offer reflections on the moral and spiritual formation of the Teacher. We will study by way of three cycles of formation:

Cycle One: Preparing the Heart and the Home

Cycle Two: Directing the Mind and the Materials

Cycle Three: Following the Child and the Church

Cycle One resources include "How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into your Daily Living" by John Michael Talbot for spiritual direction, and "From Creative Chaos to Livable Learning" authored by me, for moral preparation.

Spiritual Preparation

According to Montessori we must tear out our most deeply rooted defects, especially those that would hinder our relations with our children. It is only in true humility that we can look at ourselves with our honorable strengths and as well as our painful weaknesses. To spiritually prepare ourselves we must do as the saints did and read books that will internally move us to a more virtuous way of life. Simplicity is one of our greatest tools on the road to humility and holiness. Father Pavone once said that "the devil does not tempt good people to do bad things, rather he tempts good people to do so many good things that they are distracted." What in your life is distracting you from your vocation in life? How do you discern your gifts and what is your calling? The Called and Gifted workshop is an excellent opportunity to help you discern your charisms.

Moral Preparation

To morally prepare ourselves we have to examine our practical day to day living and to recognize any bad habits we have given into, and to identify whatever lies we have absorbed through our environment. I highly recommend programs such such as LIFE Inc and Dave Ramsey's Finanical Peace University, for the support of financial mentorship and for the resources to dig down to the roots of one's behavior.

PRACTICAL WAYS TO SIMPLIFY THE BUSYNESS AND THE CLUTTER:

Proverbs 3: 5-6
Psalms 19: 8
Reduce your Junk Mail
Stop the Telemarketing Calls

PRACTICAL WAYS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR APPEARANCE:

Pure Fashion Modesty Guidelines
Dressing with Dignity by Colleen Hammond

From Creative Chaos to Livable Learning

	Written by a mother of eight children, this is a Family Guide to Sanity.
	Uses reflections on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to prepare the heart.
	Uses the Fruits of the Holy Spirit to evaluate disorder.
	Easy to read, step-by-step program.
	Designed to help homeschooling families achieve order in their homes.
	Serves as an introduction to Montessori philosophy.

From Creative Chaos to Livable Learning ebook

"The simplicity of your book is genius. Everything seems to be broken down very simply, yet completely, which is a plus for homeschooling moms (who live in chaos). I have been making Holy Hours with the kids and this is a great book for me to focus on myself for a change. You know, the MM (Montessori Method) teacher must grow." ~ Mary/Moderator - Playschool6

$9.00 JMJ-TP-101e

The following books will help you to get started on your SPIRITUAL PREPARATION:

The following books will help you to get started on your MORAL PREPARATION:

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