In “Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Tilidirabeku,” the first chapter, “Scientific Education,” introduces the Montessori method, blending scientific insights and understanding of child development.
Author: Dr S Rekha Reddy
I’m Dr. S. Rekha Reddy — Montessorian, educator, and storyteller with over three decades of experience in early childhood education.
Founder of Vidyanjali Academy for Learning (est. 1992), I’ve been deeply involved in teaching children and training teachers in the Montessori method. I’ve led multiple diploma batches in collaboration with the Indian Institute for Montessori Studies and conducted several workshops, certificate courses, and seminars for educators and parents.
My doctoral research focused on Play in Early Childhood Education, comparing Montessori and non-Montessori approaches. I’ve authored early learning books like Nanna Kannada Pustaka (1 & 2), My First Book, and Meri Pehli Kitab, and translated Dr. Maria Montessori’s What You Should Know About Your Child into Kannada.
I also host three Kannada podcasts:
Mareyalaagada Mahabharata – Mahabharata stories for all ages
Maguvininda Manava – reflections on childhood and humanity
Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Tilidirabeku – parenting insights in simple Kannada
I believe a beautiful childhood creates a beautiful world — and I’m here to journey with those who shape it.
Introduction
The introduction to “Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Tilidirabeku” presents Maria…
Preface
Welcome to the preface of the audiobook “Nimma Maguvina Bagge…
“Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Thilidirabeku?”: Weekly Audiobook Chapters!
“Nimma Maguvina Bagge Nimagenu Thilidirabeku” is a podcast in Kannada that serves as a translation of Dr. Maria Montessori’s renowned book “What You Should Know About Your Child.”
Empowering through Group Activities: Montessori’s Holistic Approach to Education
Explore the transformative impact of group activities within Montessori education and discover why it’s not just about individualism but nurturing well-rounded individuals. Explore the holistic approach that sets Montessori apart.
Episode 27 – Other Activities of Culture
Apart from Exercises of Practical Life, Sensorial Activities, Language and Arithmetic, the Montessori House of Children has other activities for cultural subjects like Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, and Physics. This episode discusses the necessity of their presence in the Montessori classroom and the manner of introduction.
Episode 26 – Arithmetic Activities
This episode presents the significance of Arithmetic, the reasons for giving Arithmetic to children of 3 ½ years, how it is presented, the importance of 0 and 1 to 9, the decimal system and the basic combinations around the four arithmetical operations.
Episode 25 – Language Activities
This episode compares language teaching in traditional and Montessori schools and presents the steps in delivering language in the Montessori method. Discuss the phenomenon of the explosion into writing and reading, the probable mistakes children would make while writing, and the steps teachers take to help children overcome these errors.
Episode 24 – Sensorial Activities
This episode presents the senses as the Gateway to Intelligence and discusses the qualities and differences that make a human being unique compared to animals. The characteristics of Sensorial Materials, the steps followed while working with them, and their purpose is explained in detail.
Episode 23 – The Exercises of Practical Life
Constructivists believe that children can construct their knowledge when provided with the necessary support and a conducive environment. The current episode discusses the activities in the Montessori House of Children, particularly Exercises of Practical Life. The meaning, significance, and purpose of Exercises of Practical Life are examined, along with the needs they satisfy in children between 3 and 6 years.