The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being

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until the age of ~6 children cannot really tell the difference between fantasy and reality. You tell them about witches, they'll think they are real.

Montessori classrooms and outdoor areas are set up to meet the needs for a specific age range as well as the individual personalities of each child to encourage self-learning and collaborative play. Montessori toys are designed in a way that encourage children to experiment, be creative, help them develop motor skills, and play with them independently at their own pace.A Montessori environment is conducive to the development of various skills, for toddlers especially. When combined with Montessori activities for toddlers, children are able to practice and build upon many skills at an early age. Here are some of the skills Montessori toddlers will learn. In this book, I share all the answers to the questions I get asked by families coming to my classes – how to get their child to cooperate, how to set up their home and activities in a Montessori way, and – most of all – how to enjoy parenting their toddlers.

Example: arithmetic with tangible items, as opposed to abstract talk. The items can be visually appealing and pleasant to the touch. Raising children in the Montessori philosophy means observing them carefully and noticing what they are interested in. The idea is that this allows children to make their own choices, learn and develop at their own pace to build confidence, independence and self-esteem and to create a foundation for life-long learning. In the UK, children must start school once they reach the compulsory school age, which is on 31 December, 31 March or 31 August following their fifth birthday. language: expose your child to a rich vocabulary. If you don't know some objects by name - look it up and make sure they see how you use the dictionary.This is an easy book to read with nice big type – great for tired parents! It is not a scientific review of the slow movement but a personal account from the author as he explores the art of slow with regard to children, food, sex etc. I really like his chapter on children and his conclusion. Very well balanced and a good reminder to us all to slow down and enjoy. This is amazing!! Thank you so much Simone!!! An invaluable reference indeed, so great to have it all in one place. That must have been so much work. Very grateful.”

Providing children with a large variety of resources to help them refine their senses, and the development of literacy and numeracy There are certain periods – called sensitive periods– when the child is very interested in one kind of activity. It can be climbing, transporting things, focus on small details or language.Maria Montessori believed that playing is the ultimate way of learning and that children have a natural desire for knowledge that should be supported through the right tools. They ensure the learning environments are carefully prepared to support children’s spontaneous choice and personal interests and then observe and encourage the child to engage with the activities. A wealth of practical advice on how to implement Montessori’s deeply respectful approach to raising a baby” – Angeline S. Lillard, PhD, author of Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. when showing something, do it on your own paper. You don't know the child's intention and your input might jeopardize their plans.