Tag: Independence

Preparing for Change? When Less Can Offer More Growth

Posted: November 18, 2020

“The urge towards growth lies within the child himself – his intelligence and character will grow whatever we may do, but we can help or hinder the growth. The child in the overluxurious nursery with too many toys and distractions and the irksomeness of constant supervision is like a young plant that is overwatered –

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Tags: Cluttered playroom, grandparent tips, Grandparenting, Independence, Language learning, Less is moore, Montessori grandparet, montessori home, montessori toddler, Observation, Parenting, Prepared adult, Prepared environment, respectful, The Very hungry Caterpillar, Toddler shelves, Toys

Prepared In The Kitchen for Practical Life

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: February 7, 2019

“But in our specially prepared environments we see them all at once fix themselves upon some task, and then their excited fantasies and their restless movements disappear altogether; a calm, serene child, attached to reality, begins to work out his elevation through work. Normalisation has been achieved.” ~ Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood Children love

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Tags: Confidence, Early learning, Fine motor skills, fostering independence, Gross motor skills, Independence, Montessori, Montessori at Home, Montessori practical life, practical life at home, Practical life skills, prepared for kids in the kitchen, prepared home spaces