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

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In Montessori education, discipline is viewed as something that should come from the child itself and not be imposed. Teachers avoid rewards and punishment and only intervene if a child is disruptive.

It’s been my mission since then to find another way. I’ve now been working in Montessori education for 15 years and love to learn from the 100+ toddlers and parents I see every week in my classroom. I am so happy to share with you what I have learned and help you understand your toddler better too. Montessori Infant & Toddler programs offer a curriculum that emerges from each child’s unique skills and interests. Based on daily observations, teachers introduce new materials and activities that pique curiosity and stimulate learning. Learning objectives for your child at this age include developing skills such as language, concentration, problem solving, visual discrimination, and physical coordination. This book gives details into Dr Montessori’s life and how she came to be a renowned educator. Her pedagogical approach is explained clearly and with a lot of information, for the passionate learner. when showing something, do it on your own paper. You don't know the child's intention and your input might jeopardize their plans. One of the best things about using Montessori for toddlers is that all of these activities can be practiced at home and require little to no extra materials. Aside from practical life and tray activities, there are plenty of activities you can set up for your toddler that require very little prep.

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Examples include sensory learning by using natural materials such as wood instead of plastic, to open-ended activities outdoors like tyres and planks of wood. By observing the children, we can provide appropriate activities and create an environment that will support the development of the skill they are currently focused on. 6. Freedom within limits Teachers observe each individual child’s characteristics and tendencies and watch out for when a child is particularly receptive to learning a new skill, such as writing.

don’t agree with some of the philosophy, but do agree with the idea that traditional schools are not the ideal. however… still wouldn’t want to send my children to a school. 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. inquire - "would you tell me more about the picture you made?" to get them to talk. The authors discourage asking "what is it?" because sometimes it can be absolutely nothing (-: Equipment that supports gross and fine motor skills, such as low ladders with railings for children who are just learning to walk, are available for toddlers to try. Child-sized furniture, utensils, and other tools enable children to make independent choices and complete activities, which builds self-confidence, concentration, and critical thinking skills. Please VisitAugindama antrą vaiką aš į viską žiūriu daug paprasčiau, ramiau ir kantriau. Todėl ši knyga papildė mano jau turimas žinias ir yra puikus sąmoningos, lėtesnės ir harmoningesnės tėvystės principų rinkinys. The book ends with advice surrounding working together with your extended family and caregivers of your toddler to embrace the philosophies and ideas outlined. These are quite simplistic and left me with quite a few questions. I’m sure Davies has more information and experience regarding these areas and maybe this needs a separate book! 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 Modify an activity to meet the child's level. For example, remove complex shapes from a "shape sorter" toy - leave the cylinders and cubes, but remove the stars or other quirky items.