Have you ever wondered how Montessori teachers make it look so easy to teach children new skills? If you’ve seen a Montessori class in action you would most probably have noticed a couple of things which help kids a lot. Montessori teachers are renowned for slowing down their movements and breaking it down into small parts. For example, say a young child wants to unscrew a jar. You could of course just open it for him. OR you can show him how to unscrew the jar. Breaking it down … [Read more...] about Teaching children skills Montessori-style
Montessori Tips
Montessori tip to use at home
Here is another Montessori tip for you! One of the things I am always collecting is these little jam jars you sometimes get at cafes or hotels. They aren’t the regular size you get from the supermarket – they are only a few centimetres tall. This one was Bonne Maman jam, but there are other brands too. These jars are manageable for kids from 2+ years to open by themselves. And they are very versatile, great for collecting small parts like beads etc. But in the classroom I use these most in … [Read more...] about Montessori tip to use at home