Introduction A grandparent wrote to me as they want to be involved with their grandchild but don't know the best way. The parents want them to follow Montessori principles and let the child choose for themselves; the grandparent also wants to be able to read books with them and have fun with the child. The grandparent is left feeling not sure how to connect with their grandchild while also respecting the parents wishes around using a Montessori approach with the child. It's true in … [Read more...] about Montessori and grandparents
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One Simple Practice to Be a Kind and Clear Guide
We want to be a kind and clear guide to our child. And people want to know why their child listens to me.Well I have been lucky enough to practice with many toddlers over the last 20 years, raised two children in a Montessori way, and my Montessori training has definitely been invaluable.But there is one thing that you could all try today that I think will help you to be a kind and clear guide.Want to know what it is?Talk from the belly.What does that mean?So I’ve already mentioned that … [Read more...] about One Simple Practice to Be a Kind and Clear Guide
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As parents, caregivers and educators, it is now more important than ever to help our children connect deeper with the Earth, the Montessori way. Dr Montessori wrote: “We must study the correlation between life and the environment. In nature all is correlated. This is the purpose of nature. Nature is not concerned just with the conservation of individual life or with the betterment of itself. It is a harmony, a plan of construction. Everything fits into the plan: rocks, earth, water, … [Read more...] about 20 ways to connect deeper with the Earth, the Montessori way
A Montessori year-end review – you, your child & your family
To get into the new year, let's do a Montessori year-end review to take stock of where we are at and how we can support our child’s development going forward. So I’ve put together some questions for you to ponder what you learned last year and to consider what you would like to take into the new year. Note: None of the following reflections are "bad" or "good" - it is just where we are at or where our child is at or where another person is at right now. Give grace to yourself, your … [Read more...] about A Montessori year-end review – you, your child & your family