Today I’m planning something a little different for this blog post. Usually I offer advice and practical suggestions on ways to get cooperation from your children, or how to understand your child better. Today I’d just like to muse a bit. Ok with you? I’m curious if this will resonate…
It’s been nearly 6 months since I set up The Montessori Notebook. Whooosh. That went fast. I’m realising just now (ha!) that what I am hoping you will be learning along the way is a Montessori mindset – respecting the child; preparing their spaces so they are beautiful and engaging…
Usually in my newsletters and blog posts, I address the most commonly asked questions I hear from parent. Not today. It’s something I rarely even get asked about. But it’s something that I have learned as a Montessori teacher that I want to share with you. Maybe it’s meant to…
Why is it difficult to share? When a baby is around a year, another child can usually walk up to them, take the toy they are playing with out of their hands and the baby will turn around and pick up the next closest toy. Then, around 16 months, they…
Anyone else struggling to get everything done in a day? There’s kids to dress and feed, educate, have fun, go to the park, run errands, work, and all the rest. It can all seem overwhelming. But we all get the same 24 hours in a day, even the Presidents and…
How I got sleep wrong first time around and what you can learn from my mistakes In all this time working in Montessori education, there is one topic I have avoided writing about. You guessed it – sleep. During my observations for my Montessori training and when I worked in…
I’m going to dive right in to discuss a very tricky area for parents and children alike – tantrums. I hope you find this blog post super useful so you can start applying Montessori principles in your home too. Dealing with tantrums Tantrums are a pretty normal part of life…
Getting cooperation from kids can be a constant struggle. So I’ve put together my favourite tips into a tried and true recipe that I hope you will also enjoy! Click here to download and print: colour version or b&w version for easy printing. Or pin it for later: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/111745634480264950/
My child is being so clingy Parent question: “My child is so clingy. They don’t want to play by themselves. They won’t let me leave the room, even to use the toilet. And yet the more space I want, the more clingy they get! What should I do?" Clingy children…
A Montessori approach to getting rid of a pacifier or dummy Ok. I confess that there is no Montessori approach to getting rid of a pacifier or dummy. But you are probably reading this because your child does use a pacifier. And you are wanting to get rid of it…
I don’t get this Montessori thing. When should I step in to help? The sun is back! And I’m so happy to be back to classes with the kids. It was a delight to work with a new toddler to make orange juice together. The toddler stood back to watch…
It is amazing what young children take joy in doing. Here is a list of age appropriate chores for children. Some people might read these lists and not believe it is possible. But if you would like your child to not only do these chores, but enjoy contributing to the…
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