Date of Award

12-2023

Document Type

Action Research Project

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Education, Montessori

First Advisor

Devon Harper

Department/School

Education

Abstract

This action research aimed to determine the effects of implementing environmentally conscious skills in the daily routine of toddlers in a Montessori classroom. Evidence supports that routine helps normalize and internalize practiced skills. I collected quantitative and qualitative data from a mixed toddler class, over eight weeks at an independent school setting with 24, 18 months to 36 months. I utilized through pre- and post-questionnaires, tally sheets, and observational record- keeping. The results showed that toddlers were more successful with activities that were part of their daily routine, in increasing their purpose and coordination versus those found on the shelf. The data shows a correlation between younger and older toddlers and their abilities to follow a routine with purpose and repetition. Additional research should be conducted over an extended period to better study the effects of purposeful activities, movement, coordination, and behavior in the classroom.

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