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The Importance of Order and Consistency for Toddlers
Have you ever wondered what causes your child to have a meltdown when you take him/her to the store after school?...
In the Montessori method for toddlers, freedom of movement is a key element that supports their development. It recognizes that young children learn best when they can move...
Toddlers very much enjoy learning life skills. Activities, which up until now have been going on around them but which they can now do themselves, are seemingly...
You can help at home by always keeping an eye out for ways to enable your child to do things for themselves, Here are a few ideas:
Buy clothes that are easy to put on...
Art for the adult is considered "self-expression." It can be a way to express one's feelings, or perhaps for the one appreciating it, a way to look at the world through the...
Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian educator, and scientist who, more than 100 years ago, developed the system of education that bears her name, knew that during the period...
Independence
Dr Montessori said: "Help me to do it by myself" which means we don't help the child to do something that he is capable of doing on his/her own.
During the...
We started the school year by teaching grace and courtesy to the toddler children. Grace and courtesy lessons help children become oriented to the prepared environment. We...
What happens at school when a child misbehaves? Do you do time-outs? What if my child bites?
In our classroom, we practice respectful, positive discipline. We...
The Montessori toddler program is centered around helping Toddlers become independent and confident. As Montessorians, we understand that supporting a child means preparing...
It's a good time for us to keep reminding ourselves what we are thankful for, focusing on what we are fortunate to have. We can apply that when we look at our children. ...
Dr. Maria Montessori, the Italian educator and scientist who, more than 100 years ago, developed the system of education that bears her name, knew that from birth to age 3,...
Children have been enjoying singing and reading books that talk about emotions. For toddlers, it's hard to control emotions, especially frustration, anger, and sadness. Most...
Dr. Montessori observed that children go through sensitive periods during which they are mainly disposed to develop specific abilities. Sensorial exploration is a sensitive...
Toddlers have what Dr. Montessori called an Absorbent Mind. They learn just by experiencing what we do: they mirror how we act (which is why using kind language matters!),...
The Montessori toddler program is centered around helping Toddlers become independent and confident. As Montessorians, we understand that supporting a child means preparing...
Toddlers have what Dr. Montessori called an Absorbent Mind. They learn by experiencing what we do: they mirror how we act (which is why using kind language matters!), imitate...
Food plays a significant role in Montessori. Learning about foods (it’s a big part of the language area), growing food in our garden (where and when it is possible), and...
Dr. Montessori observed that children go through sensitive periods during which they are mainly disposed to develop specific abilities.
A Sensorial exploration is a...
Music in the Toddler Room is part of our daily routine. Music is incorporated into the morning circle time, stories, and movement.
Providing opportunities for musical...
The children have explored transformation and change in the classroom these past couple of weeks. I've been reading a classic book called, " The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by...
Parents play a crucial role in helping their children have a good experience at school. Here are a few tips to help you get ready:
Let them walk in by themselves and carry...
Many of you were asking about how we deal with temper tantrums in our classroom, so I would like to expand on this subject. We always keep in mind that toddlers and tantrums...
You can help at home by always keeping an eye out for ways to enable your child to do things for themselves, Here are a few ideas:
Buy clothes that are easy to put on and...
I would like to share with you some tips on how we can increase cooperation from our toddlers, I know a challenge that many parents face it’s getting their children to listen...
I’d like to share a few tips on helping our little toddlers be more independent with dressing and undressing at home. Our cold days are mostly gone, and we need to plan...
“I can do it myself.”
Have you heard this? Then you must know a toddler. Toddlerhood is the time of learning new skills independently. A toddler is easily frustrated by...
This month, we have been learning about self-care and taking care of others. Some of the things we are working toward are dressing, covering our coughs and sneezes, wiping...
Parents, if you have been dealing with tantrums and aggressive behavior with your toddler lately that is normal, here are a few notes on how to deal with the situation and...
I'd like to talk about fostering independence in your child from birth. An infant can slither even from birth. This is evident when the infant is placed on a blanket on the...
Toilet learning differs from Toilet training. Child toilet training is adult-directed; toilet learning is when the child is involved in their learning. Toilet training may...
In a Montessori classroom, we give our children "real work". This work consists of what we call "practical life skills". Practical life skills are the skills that your child...
Six Generations Later, The Montessori Method Is Still The Same…It’s America’s Moms Who Have Improved The Way We Raise Kids
When Maria Montessori published her lifelong...
Below are some ideas for a supportive Montessori environment at home:
Kitchen
Set up shelves with child-sized cups, plates, bowls, silverware, and small pitcher of water...
Montessori toddler teachers focus on teaching kids the responsibility to become independent learners by letting children DIY--doing it themselves!
The Montessori Method...
Dropping off Toddlers
A routine in the morning helps create predictability and can ease the anxiety that comes with transitions. Morning goodbyes can be difficult for...
Build Lunch Options That Are Affordable and Nutritious With The Goal of Letting Your Child DIY
As parents, we are constantly challenged to find nutritious food options for...
It’s Easy: Teach Your Kids to Do It
A core Montessori Method philosophy is to let your children do for themselves.
Rather than mom and dad following junior around the house...
Independence and the young child.
The independence encouraged in a Montessori environment often goes against what culture says about raising children. Our society tells us...
The Montessori Method Cures the Summertime Blues!
Cooking and Reading Together Will Engage Your Preschoolers—And Develop Independence and Imagination.
The hectic pace of...
A Key Element of the Montessori Method is Encouraging Independence. A Montessori Bedroom Designed Just for Toddlers May Make This Happen.
As your newborn becomes a toddler,...
In the post called Toilet Learning Vs. Toilet Training: Part One, we addressed the difference between child toilet learning and toilet training also referred to as potty...
Toilet learning differs from Toilet training. Child toilet training is something that is adult directed; toilet learning is when the child is involved in their own learning...
The Lifetime Montessori Difference: Child Development via Peer Learning Lovingly Taught
In a recent Washington Post article, Valerie Strauss wrote about “The Latest ‘...
What can we parents do before our child becomes unruly and undisciplined?
The Montessori Method Difference Explained
When today’s children ignore a warning to stop...
I’d like to share a few tips on helping our little toddlers be more independent with dressing and undressing themselves at home. Our cold days are mostly gone and we need...
A big part of the Toddler's work at this time of year is spent on socialization. We continue to work on our listening and verbal skills, controlling our impulses, helping...
I’d like to share some tips and ideas on Practical Ways to Help Toddlers at Home. The following are a few general examples to be implemented in the home.
Toddlers are now...
In Montessori Method teaching, ‘quit’ is a word we don’t use.
Our focus is on helping students overcome problems and challenges to reach answers. Because we teach children...
Raising Can and Able Children
How can we raise confident children in a growing world of negativity?
As parents, our job is to build our children up by fostering...
Does your child favor your spouse over you?
Toddlers and preschoolers go through phases when they play favorites with their parents. Indeed, as teachers embracing the...
To help focus on how you can help your toddler be more independent at home, we've created this post for you to consider when it comes to encouraging toddler independence:...
I have noticed that some children are cranky mid-morning or start asking for food earlier than snack time and would like to share a little about the importance of eating...
One of the things I’ve realized as a Montessori teacher and mom is how easy it is to transform what children learn in class to how that transfers at home. With just a few...
From birth through the first 3 years, humans experience the most profound and dramatic development of life! The infant develops starting from the head down. A process called...
The first few weeks of Montessori preschool are always a time of adjustment and many students (and parents) feel a sense of separation anxiety which is perfectly normal....
Tantrums are a part of the growing process in a toddler’s life. All parents go through it, some more than others. Tantrums are a way of indicating frustration or anger that...
I would like to explain how we see art in a Montessori classroom.
First of all, in a Montessori classroom, we emphasize the process of creating art versus the...
A big part of the Toddler's work at this time of year is spent on socialization. We continue to work on our listening and verbal skills, controlling our impulses, helping...
This month, we have been focusing also on their ability to do things independently; dressing, putting shoes on, using the toilet, serving their water, and snacks.
The...
Although we had a good week in the Butterfly classroom, we've had some illnesses in the classroom. In the classroom, the materials are sanitized every day and we practice...
Some parents have noticed a change in their toddler’s eating habits, but although it's frustrating for parents, finicky eating is normal behavior for toddlers. Be patient and...
Children in the Butterfly Toddler Class enjoy making beautiful flower arrangements, reading books, and working with puzzles. They are still learning to improve their skill of...
As holiday trips approach, I would like to share some ideas to help keep your child entertained while on the go. Plane and train travel in particular offer an opportunity...
During our Parent/Teacher conferences, many of you were asking about how we deal with temper tantrums here in our classroom, so I would like to expand more on this subject...
Dr. Maria Montessori emphasized the importance of a prepared environment for children to thrive and reach their highest potential. This environment includes clothing, how...
Maria Montessori always emphasizes consistency in the environment to help child's healthy development. If your child is working on the toilet learning process, this...
Maria Montessori always emphasizes consistency in the environment to help child's healthy development. If your child is working on the toilet learning process, this is very...
Recently, we have noticed some aggressive behavior with toddlers, which is normal, but some parents were a little concerned.
Tantrums are a part of the growing process in a...
As we get ready for our upcoming Art Show, I would like to explain how we see art in a Montessori classroom.
First of all, in a Montessori classroom, we emphasize the process...
It seems like the developmental stage where our children are at relates to making good choices every day. Our sweet toddlers can be very strong-willed, be creative in their...