I love it when Montessori teachers share their secrets and today’s conversation with Nichole Holtvluwer of Radicle Beginnings is just like that. Nichole talks us through why children need boundaries, and we can set these limits in a calm and clear way from a child hitting to a fussy eater. Nichole is so respectful in how she communicates with children right down to making intentional word choices and how she speaks with them to keep them curious about the world around them. She is an expert … [Read more...] about S1 E11 All about why children need boundaries and how to do this in a kind, loving and respectful way
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The Montessori Toddler – 2020/2021 Calendar
For those of you who have been following along for some time, you’ll remember that one year ago Workman Publishing bought the rights to The Montessori Toddler from it’s humble crowdfunding beginnings and have helped to get the book into Amazon and bookstores around the world. So to celebrate, they created a new calendar for you to download which runs from March 2020 – February 2021 with quotes from the book to keep you inspired. Download as PDF here Enjoy! Kind of fun to see the … [Read more...] about The Montessori Toddler – 2020/2021 Calendar
They know they are not allowed to. So why do they do it?
Have you ever thought, “They know they are not allowed to climb on the table/run away from the table with food/push their brother or sister/pull the leaves off the plant…"? Children indeed have a very good memory. That said, they are also very impulsive and their impulse control is still developing. So even if they may know what is expected, it doesn’t mean they are able to control their urges to cooperate. Which is why in Montessori the teacher/parent/carer is their guide. We are … [Read more...] about They know they are not allowed to. So why do they do it?
An inspiring Montessori classroom tour in Berlin with Katelynn of Montessori Mother
I am delighted to share with you a new and super inspiring Montessori playgroup in Berlin set up by my friend Katelynn, also known on Instagram as @montessori.mother. Katelynn is a Montessori 0-3 guide from the United States who recently opened Germany’s 1st Montessori Early Learning Center in Berlin. Her school, Montessori Mother ELC, is a place where toddlers and babies attend weekly Montessori classes to grow their independence, social awareness, curiosity, and self-esteem. I asked her … [Read more...] about An inspiring Montessori classroom tour in Berlin with Katelynn of Montessori Mother