Incorporating the Montessori method at home is incredibly beneficial for toddlers, and many of these methods can be introduced as early as birth. Since the mailman handed it to me a few weeks ago, I literally devour Simone’s book and love every single word in it!It not only shows how the Montessori philosophy can be lived at home, there are also many tips and ideas.This book is full of respect, mindfulness and love and not just to the toddler, but also to parents.” – Eltern vom Mars blog, Austria

putting together activities as little kits that your child has access to, can set up themselves, and do alone with minimal help. Montessori teachers and parents are guides (or, as Maria Montessori used to say, gardeners). We can provide the right conditions and point in the right direction, but we show respect to the way our children decide to go. Language: naming objects, describing actions and intentions, discussing pictures, conversation, music, and singing In a Montessori environment, toddlers are often described as “working” as opposed to “playing”. Maria Montessori uses this term intentionally, to remind adults that the activities children involve themselves with are just as important as adult tasks. Written by a Montessori parent, this book gives an accessible overview of the fundamentals of the Montessori approach. Highly recommended.There are so many benefits that come from using Montessori for toddlers. Perhaps one of the greatest is that children develop a sense of autonomy by being allowed to participate in and independently execute many skills and tasks involved in daily life. Toddlers develop confidence, as well as respect for themselves and their environments, at an early age with Montessori practices. 9 Characteristics of Montessori for Toddlers

The Montessori concept of absorbent mind that refers to a period of “sponge-like” learning in young children applies to kids from 0 to 6 years old. So the Montessori principles can be incorporated by parents from birth. The Montessori pre-school programs usually start at the age of 3. Are Montessori schools better than standard schools? setting up spaces from a toddler’s pov, pictures at their level, furniture their size, kitchenware and cleaning supplies they can reach on their own, activities and toys they have access too. Each child has different preferences and efficiency curves when it comes to nodes: oral, visual, hands-on, etc. Some need more repetitions, others need fewer.Here are some Montessori toddler work activities to prepare for your child and allow them to practice independently. Food preparation: smoothies, vegetable cutting, rinsing fruits, spreading jelly on bread, peeling a banana, etc. This is the book I recommend most to parents. It made such a difference to how I communicate with my own children and in my work with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

We shouldn’t jump to hasty conclusions about Montessori schools being better than other schools, as there may be various levels of quality among both types of schools.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. Informacija pateikta labai glaustai, estetiškai ir papildyta nuostabiomis iliustracijomis bei nuotraukomis.

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The principles of Montessori education

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. However, many studies suggest that children educated in Montessori schools have an advantage in terms of academic, social, and emotional development. Can Montessori be taught at home? With a range of activities and resources available to them, children have the opportunity to engage with the activity of their choice and each other for as long as they like rather than having a set timetable for the day. Maria Montessori focused a great deal of intrinsic motivation in her observations and careful development of her methods. A Montessori environment provides children with opportunities to work towards goals and activities using their own intrinsic motivation, as opposed to external rewards. Gentle Parenting