Now our toddler is old enough to work on her practical life skills in the kitchen on regular basis. We set aside time every day to incorporate Montessori principles to create healthy snacks and build healthy habits from the start. Why do we need practical life exercises at home?Practical life activities in the kitchen are …
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I would love to share with you a set of DIY Montessori-inspired activities that’s been on the shelves of my 2.5-year-old daughter. Every week I aim to create activities that encourage concentration, fine motor development, sensory development, encourage work of hand and hand-eye coordination. I tend to use natural materials and materials found in a …
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Acrylic mirrors make a wonderful tool for children to discover and play with. It creates a different dimension for children to explore shapes and colors. If you are looking for all the inspiring ways to use acrylic mirrors for your child’s play, I invite you to check out the fun ideas gathered in this post. …
Practical life materials are essential tools in the Montessori classroom and at home. These materials help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and independence. Examples of practical life materials include buttons, zippers, lacing cards, tweezers, pouring jugs, bowls, and utensils. Other commonly used tools in the Montessori classroom include trays, baskets, dustpans, brooms, and mops. …
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“The child is by nature a worker, and when, by working in this special fashion, which is according to his nature, he can accomplish a great deal of work without ever feeling fatigued. When he works in this way he shows himself to be happy and by working in this way he also becomes cured …
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We then found that individual activity is the one factor that stimulates and produces development”-Maria Montessori (The Absorbent Mind, p. 7) Usually, I introduce new jobs/ activities to my 2-year-old toddler one at a time, so she has enough time to get familiar with them and practice new skills. I also try to replace activities …
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Montessori education and Christianity share several common values and principles, making them a suitable combination for parents who want to raise their children with a well-rounded education. Montessori education focuses on the child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn, while Christianity emphasizes the importance of love for oneself and others. Both Montessori and Christianity believe …
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Here is a sneak peek into one of the Montessori Playgroups in Australia.These activities stimulate and help to develop various skills such as fine motor skills, handgrip, finger strength, taking care of self, gross motor skills, hand coordination, logical thinking, and problem-solving on a basic level. However, it is important to remember that activities are …
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