Tag: toddlers

Three Alternative Ways To Say “Good Job!”
Three Alternative Ways To Say "Good Job!" There is no question that we want children to feel successful when they accomplish something. Oftentimes we jump up and down and clap, say hooray, and smile to indicate that the young child has done something correctly, sufficiently, or appropriately. But can we make this special moment more purposeful...
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What to Expect After One Year of Montessori – By Age Group
What to Expect After One Year of Montessori - By Age Group Quick - think back to last year (which seems like a lifetime ago) and picture your child. Were they born yet? Were they just learning to walk? To read? Now, look ahead. Is your child born yet? Running everywhere and jumping off of tables?...
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Two Fast Ways to Foster Toddler Independence at Home
Two Fast Ways To Foster Toddler Independence At Home Providing your young child with more independence can actually increase the number of activities possible to do with your active toddler. There is no doubt that offering independence is challenging for the adult - so many things are more convenient if we just do them ourselves....
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Making Mornings Easier with Toddlers
Making Mornings Easier with Toddlers Some mornings, there’s barely enough time to drink that hot fresh coffee you just made - mainly because you’ve spent all morning getting your energetic or unwilling toddler ready for school. Here are 3 easy tips you can implement now for immediate results. 1. Create a 3-step routine that never...
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Montessori Mystery Bag
Montessori Mystery Bag The mystery bag, also called the stereognostic bag, was designed to help children develop their ability to visualize objects using only their sense of touch. This work is well-loved by little ones because it is both challenging and fun. A Unique Sensorial Material Maria Montessori’s curriculum was unique in that it included...
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New Journeys with Toddler-Led Walks
New Journeys with Toddler-Led Walks Once a child takes his first steps, all he wants to do is walk. Freshly-walking toddlers are overcome with an overwhelming desire to practice their new skills. According to the Montessori approach, as soon as a child can walk, they should be allowed to do so as much as possible,...
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The Montessori Teacher Difference
The Montessori Teacher Difference Montessori teachers aren’t like traditional teachers, and you will notice right away. You won’t see an adult up front lecturing while students passively listen. Instead, you will see a dynamic environment with the students as the focal point. Within this unique classroom setting, the teacher’s role is quiet yet extremely important....
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Stop the whining!
Temper Tantrums: Stop the Whining! Research has confirmed whining as the most annoying sound to the human ear. Unfortunately, parents of preschoolers face the sound of whining on a regular basis.  Most agree that whining is a habit that they hope their kids will break soon. Have you ever wondered why kids whine? Is it...
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