7 Phrases to Diffuse Toddler Frustration
Dealing with toddler frustration and tantrums is one of the biggest challenges in raising a child. An angry and frustrated child can be more difficult to deal with when you are in a public space and want your child to behave appropriately. As a parent, your goal is to diffuse your child’s frustration and not […]
Benefits of Montessori Learning Tower (+ Where to Buy One!)
Toddlers level up their courage and curiosity once they learn to stand on their feet (as early as nine months for some babies). This is great as that is how they discover the world, use their senses, and learn what their bodies can do, from walking, climbing, jumping, reaching for items, etc. As a parent, […]
Montessori Tips for Toilet Learning (Potty Training)
Learning how to use the toilet (or potty training) is one of the most crucial stages in a child’s development. However, this is an incredibly intimidating task for parents. You can use the Montessori toilet learning approach to hack your way into this process and get more success. Montessori Toilet Learning: Is Your Child […]
Close-Ended vs. Open-Ended Toys in Montessori
According to Maria Montessori, “play is the work of the child.” The concept of play is an integral component in Montessori learning because it facilitates meaningful learning. Montessori advocates believe that when children play, they can explore their world and interact with it, which in turn creates an avenue for learning while having fun. The […]
Pikler Triangle and Montessori Teaching
Several Montessori toys are available to facilitate learning that are aligned with the Montessori method. One of those toys is the Pikler triangle. If you want to invest in one, make sure you know how to use it and the various ways it can facilitate effective learning so you can maximize its use. What […]
The Tiny Seed Activities for Toddlers
The Montessori method of teaching utilizes a child’s creative mind and penchant for play to facilitate the learning process. Therefore, many of the Montessori techniques involve using real-life interaction and outdoor play. Montessori learning does not just happen in the prepared environment or Montessori classroom; the world around them is their classroom. The tiny seed […]
Clean Up Time After Their Mess in the Montessori Approach
Kids can be messy and wild and easily cause havoc wherever you put them. Keeping up with the chaos and constantly cleaning up every other minute can be frustrating. In the Montessori setting, you teach children the concept of clean up time. Learning and playing are essential but cleaning up after their mess is equally […]
Montessori Method of Teaching Alphabets
In a Montessori classroom, it is believed that learning to read and write should be a natural, gradual, and tangible process. Thus, the alphabet is taught differently than in traditional classrooms. How is it done? There are seven best ways to teach the Montessori alphabet. What makes Montessori different from traditional education? Montessori classrooms […]
Montessori Sensitive Periods
Montessori educators have identified what is called the sensitive period in Montessori that refers to a particular stage in a child’s development. It was first identified by Dr. Maria Montessori, wherein she associates each sensitive period with an inner compulsion that is manifested by the child. According to Montessori, it is important to identify what […]
Montessori vs Traditional Preschool
Choosing a preschool education program for your children can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. What’s the best learning philosophy out there? Will it suit my child? Will my child learn better there compared to the other? For many parents, the first question when it comes to selecting a daycare or preschool program for their […]
