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Observation Notes Template
A weekly Montessori observation sheet for noticing real work: free choice, repetition, concentration, independence, social grace, and the next presentation that would genuinely help.
Week of
Guide / teacher
Classroom
Main observation focus
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Small observation prompts
- What did the child choose freely?
- What was repeated?
- Where did adult help become unnecessary?
- What environment change is needed?
Prepared environment follow-up
- Simplify a material that is being avoided
- Prepare an extension for repeated work
- Refresh one shelf area before the next work cycle
- Model a grace and courtesy moment in a small group
- Schedule the next individual presentation
- Share one useful observation with the family or assistant
Notes for the next work cycle
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