Stokke High Chair is a strong, solid and durable chair, made of cultivated beechwood. It has 5-point safety harness and as per manufacturer’s specifications, it holds up to 300 pounds.
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Learning Tower – Adjustable Height Kitchen Step Stool for Toddlers
If you follow the Montessori methodology, we believe that this Learning Tower – Adjustable Height Kitchen Step Stool for Toddlers is a great way to teach your children independence and responsibility…
Montessori From The Start
Title: Montessori from the Start Author: Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen Book Summary: ‘Montessori from the Start’ focuses on practical aspects of the Montessori education for children 0-3 years old. It is well written and easy to understand. The book...
The Secret Of Childhood
Title: The Secret of Childhood Author: Maria Montessori Book Summary: ‘The Secret of Childhood‘ is one of the fist books written by Maria Montessori. Here she explains the method which she has developed by observing children. It is here that she discovered ‘the secret...
Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes A Baby’s Brain
Title: Why Love Matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain Author: Sue Gerhardt Book Summary: Why Love Matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain - this books combines the latest research to how affection can help on the brain development of babies. It is a good...
What Are Suitable Montessori Toys / Materials For 0-3 Years?
Montessori Toys / Materials - Here are some suggested Montessori toys / materials for the different age groups and also some developmental considerations. Many quality toys for Montessori education have age guides to help choose what the appropriate age is, but...
Sensitive Period For Language (Birth To 6 Years)
The sensitive period for language is from 7 months in utero up to 5.5 to 6 years of age. There are several aspects of language from spoken language, to written language and reading. This is an integral part of a child’s life to be able to use words to use words or language in order to communicate.
Sensitive Period For Movement (Birth To 4 Years)
The sensitive period for movement can be divided into different classifications. For acquisition of gross and fine motor (walking and the use of the hands) is from 0-2.5 years of age. The environment we prepare for this is the opportunities for the child to crawl,...
Sensitive Period For Numbers (From 4 To 5.5 Years)
Sensitive period for numbers - This is the time when we introduce the math curriculum is introduced in a Montessori classroom. Counting used to be a part of language and at this period they are interested in numbers as an entity and a separate type of language. More...
Sensitive Period For Order (Age 18 Months To 2 Years)
Sensitive period for order starts from birth and peaks at 18 months to 2.5 years and prolongs to age five. This is characterized by a desire for consistency and repetition. There exists a passionate love for established routines and is when a child may seem disturbed...
Sensitive Period For Refinement Of The Senses (Birth To 5 Years)
Sensitive period for refinement of the senses is characterized with the child’s fascination with sensorial experiences (taste, smell, sounds, weight and touch) results in the child learning to observe and make increasingly refined sensorial discrimination. Nothing is...
Sensitive Period For Understanding Manners And Courtesies (From 2-6 Years)
For children aged 3-6 there are grace and courtesy lessons in a Montessori classroom. For children aged 0-3 grace and courtesy is modeled by the adults. This entails the parents to be using their manners with the children and other adults that may be around. More...
Sensitive Period For Weaning (5 To 6 Months)
Sensitive period for weaning - If the introduction of solids is done at this age the interest is captured and can later on prevent problems with feeding. Children are best breast fed until at least a year and supplemented with solids. At times by 10-12 months the...
Children Brain Development 0-6 Years
Brain Development No one can emphasize enough the importance of brain development in early childhood education. Today’s developing technology and research have allowed us to learn more about the brain, how it works and the critical periods for its development. We now...
Children Separation Anxiety
Every parent has experienced the phenomenon of separation anxiety in children. It is a normal behaviour that is part of child’s development seen mostly in babies and toddlers. It can most often be seen in babies from 8 months to about 2 years old. It is often...
Montessori & Children Creativity
Children Creativity Creativity may seem important only for people who are involved in the artistic trade. Yet more and more in our society we see the real value of it. There have been links between creativity and problem solving abilities (Moyles, 1999) and increasing...
Weaning From Breastfeeding
Recommendations on breastfeeding from some of the leading organisations: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) “The AAP recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for about the first 6 months of life. This means your baby needs no additional foods (except...