We've dedicated our blog to inspiration topics for the growing child. Topics such as the Montessori home, early reading, promoting creativity, parent role modeling, and various Montessori specific topics.
Children can gain so much from learning how to be observant. Its a practical life skill that will expand their awareness to the details of their surroundings. You can guide them how to be observant in any environment and situation.
Read MoreWe saved some color pencil shaving after sharpening them through time at home. Soon we had a little stash that we kept in Zires art area for art projects.
Read MoreChildren like reenacting real-life situations and creating imaginative stories during play. Finger puppets are a simple and playful opportunity to build on early literary skills and fine motor skills while having fun expressing their inner creativity
Read MoreLove these self reads!!! I bought them directly from the author a Montessori teacher herself at this years Montessori Conference. The illistrautions reeled me like a fish on a hook! They come in levels of phonetic progression and cute cards to color. Check out www.missrhondasreaders.com to order a set and for great tips on reading the Montessori way.
Lets continue celebrating Independence!! Give your child the opportunity to accomplish a task for themselves today, they crave it. When they are able to do so, these experiences increases their inner confidence, self esteem and belief. This feeling they can only acquire by doing, so let them do!
Here are some simple ideas you can guide them how to do independently:
- Taking clothes on and off.
- Putting on shoes.
- Drying body off after a bath or swim.
- Rubbing lotion or sun block on.
- Letting them help make a snack.
- Brush their own hair and teeth.
- And so on...
All your doing is including them in their daily routine. Remember to be encouraging and put away any preconceived ideas. This provides your child the opportunity to be in control in a healthy self rewarding way.
Drop a line! I would love to hear your experience with implementing independence at home.
