Posts Tagged ‘Montessori method’
How to Assist Your Child in Managing Their Emotions
How to Assist Your Child in Managing Their Emotions Children are born with the hardware to experience a wide range of emotions, but they are not born with the tools to name, interpret, and manage those emotions. That is where parents, as the child’s first teacher, come in. Every day and night, we have numerous…
Read MoreThe Role of the Montessori Teacher
The Montessori teacher’s role; How is it so different from any other teachers? It is sometimes easy to start by explaining what a teacher from Montessori isn’t. A Montessori teacher is more like a gentle guide than the traditional idea of a teacher. You do not see it as your job to provide information to…
Read MoreFreedom within Limits: Montessori in Reality
The Freedom within Limits The phrase “follow the child” is frequently heard in Montessori. This means that we monitor each child’s growth, interests, needs, and abilities. In many ways, we follow the child, but we are ultimately their guide, not the other way around. Rather than giving young children complete freedom, we limit their freedom.…
Read More10 Ideas for Creating a Montessori Environment at Home for Your Toddler
10 Ideas for Creating a Montessori Environment at Home for Your Toddler Setting up a Montessori-inspired play environment doesn’t have to be difficult, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money! The Montessori classroom is set up to promote independence and attentiveness. When you put some thought into the design of your child’s…
Read MoreWork vs. Play
Is there a Difference with Work and Play? “Play is the Child’s Work,” according to Maria Montessori, is one of her most well-known aphorisms. This phrase is frequently misinterpret to imply that work and play are interchangeable and that children should be working rather than playing. However, it was not Dr. Montessori’s intention. Maria Montessori, …
Read MoreGrace and Courtesy: Caring for Plants and Animals
Grace and Courtesy: Caring for Plants and Animals Our school community fosters an environment of love and respect for all things that breathe life. We believe that introducing plants and animals into the home and school environment lays the best foundation for a lifetime of comfort and interest in nature. One of the most important…
Read More6 Montessori Parenting Habits to Instill in Your Children Every Day
Everyday Habits to Teach my Child: Montessori Way It can be difficult to implement the Montessori philosophy at home with children. After all, educators receive specialized training in this curriculum, so you may be wondering, “How could I apply Montessori parenting and understanding the philosophy at home if I don’t have a special degree?” While…
Read MoreThe Prepared Environment
What is a Prepared Environment? Dr. Montessori describes the purpose of the ready environment as follows in her book The Secret of Childhood: “The first goal of the prepared environment is to make the young child independent of the adult as far as possible.” Consequently, the prepared environment is one of Montessori philosophy’s central components.…
Read MoreToilet Learning in a Montessori Way- Parents Guide
Toilet Learning in Montessori – Are the Adults Ready? The Montessori approach refers to the process as “toilet learning” rather than “potty training” or “toilet training.“ This is because a child learns to use a toilet through a natural process similar to walking or crawling, which does not necessitate training. Although many parents delay toilet…
Read MoreSensitive Periods and the role of the Montessori method
Sensitive Periods and the role of the Montessori method for children from 0 to 6 years. Sensitive Periods and the role of the Montessori method for children from 0 to 6 years. The Sensitive Periods, a phenomenon occurring in young children worldwide have been studied by Montessori educators for over 100 years. Each sensitive period,…
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