The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being (The Parents' Guide to Montessori Book 1)

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I’m exhausted from having no village, the washing needs doing, the dinner needs cooking and the house needs cleaning and I find it hard to tune that out to listen to the needs of my toddler and even harder to just observe. In this learning environment, children work independently, observe others, explore freely, and express their curiosity and creativity. Mes padedame vaikams patiems atrasti, duodame jiems laisvę, nustatome ribas ir sukuriame sąlygas sėkmei atitinkamai pakeisdami namų aplinką taip, kad vaikai galėtų visaverčiai dalyvauti kasdieniniame gyvenime. This not only helps to keep your child's play space tidy, but it also helps your child to develop a sense of pride in their achievements and learn to take control of their environment.

I, like a Montessori toddler, am still learning the skills of slowing down and observing in this environment and I have tried to be kinder towards myself as I develop these skills. Definitely addressed and gave guidance for some specific things I'm facing right now though, which I was really struggling to know how to deal with on a very practical level. Those also needed to be organized but accessible, as the plan was to rotate out the assortment Henry was given to play with at any one time. I love this philosophy and it ties in so well with the last review I did of Hunt Gather Parent and the idea of ‘acomodido’ (children being involved around the house and with daily life right from birth). Most recently, I reintroduced his Pikler climber and slide, and he’s not only obsessed with it now, but can also climb and play in a way his younger body couldn’t.There is also an area for gross motor activities to help children coordinate their movements, and low tables that enable them to help prepare, serve, eat, and clean up their snacks and meals. Qu’on y adhère partiellement ou complètement, ce livre regorge de trucs pour rendre nos petits plus autonomes. It often helps to start the job yourself and then allow your child to join in — or take over — if they show interest.

You can also encourage your child to safely practice climbing a step stool and then hold your hand while they jump off. Building towers out of blocks is another excellent activity for developing your child's fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and concentration.

Maria Montessori did not develop learning materials for infants and toddlers, some have subsequently been designed in the spirit of her work. Your book has changed my life, I feel like such a more content mum now, and every time I feel a little lost I turn to your book again to set me straight. So, try dancing to all kinds of music from around the world: Fast and slow, modern and classic, familiar and new. Since I know nothing about children it is really helpful to learn about different developmental stages and tasks a todd can do.

Moreover, Davies does say to meet your toddler where they are at but I didn’t find many activities suggested for this type of sensitivity. Playing Card Posting: Cut a slit into the lid of an empty oatmeal container and encourage your child to drop playing cards through the slit. You can use anything from pots and pans to drums and xylophones, and let your child experiment with making different sounds and rhythms. Dancing helps children learn to coordinate their body movements, navigate through space, and express themselves creatively. If they're wrong, the only thing you can do is say ~"no, you are wrong" - > not good for their self-confidence.Cons/disagreement: as with most that is not based on Scripture, there's a lot of "respect your toddler and don't tell them no or that they're wrong if you can help it. My partner has already started to adopt some of the principles at home, and this book felt like a good overview to catch up, with references to more and deeper thinking where needed to address an individuals needs. They demonstrate respect and compassion by using eye contact, kneeling to the level of the child, addressing your children by name, and speaking before touching or moving them. It gives practical how-to suggestions for everything from potty training to sleep to (and this is mostly what people think of) play and education (I like the idea of making younger children care for older ones to prevent sibling rivalry, and not immediately demanding kids share when they have one toy.