Guide to Being a Montessori Parent Most parents understand basic Montessori philosophy but may be unsure how to implement those ideas into their own household. Fortunately, Montessori parenting is easy to incorporate and practice regularly. 1. Respect Your Child “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” So said…
Maria Montessori said, “Play is the work of the child.” When children are allowed to explore their world through meaningful activities, they can learn an unfathomable amount about their world. In a prepared environment, such as a Montessori classroom, children can both experience and play at the same time. That results in satisfaction, because the…
There are many facets of a Montessori education that are easily recognizable, such as the carefully prepared environment and spotless organization. Yet one of the pillars of a Montessori education often goes understated within the classroom. Though it is extremely pivotal, Grace and Courtesy is a much more subtle lesson on which all others are…
Sharing is a social skill that takes time to master, which means that toddlers and younger children might have difficulties grasping the concept. Young minds are curious and insatiable; they don’t want someone intruding on their exploration of the world, especially when they are immensely happy with what they’re doing. In other words, a young…
Between 18 months and 21 months, babies develop at an astoundingly fast pace. You might not realize it immediately, but this period is when your child truly starts to explore the world. They learn what it means to be independent, and they want to do things by themselves. Your baby is going to want to…