How To Teach Children To Put On a Coat by Themselves
Independence is something that is highly valued in the Montessori world. The following is to help children independently put on their own coat / jacket.
Toddler Behaviour
Understanding Toddler Behaviour — Common Advice for Parents One observation that comes up time and again in conversations with parents …
The Role of Movement in Montessori: Gross Motor Development 0-3
Movement is not simply a physical activity in early childhood — it is deeply connected to learning, brain development, and …
The Montessori Approach to Toilet Learning: Timing and Techniques
Toilet learning — the preferred Montessori term for what is often called “toilet training” — is approached very differently in …
The Montessori Approach to Screen Time: Guidelines for Digital Balance
Screen time is one of the most frequently discussed topics in contemporary parenting. The Montessori approach, developed long before the …
Montessori Outdoor Exploration: Nature Activities for Toddlers
Montessori Outdoor Exploration: Nature Activities for Toddlers For Maria Montessori, the natural world was not a backdrop to education — …
Montessori Discipline: Setting Limits with Respect and Understanding
Perhaps no aspect of Montessori philosophy is more widely misunderstood than its approach to discipline. The word “discipline” — from …
Building Concentration: How to Recognize and Protect Deep Focus in Toddlers
One of the most striking things you may observe in a child who has found a genuinely absorbing activity is …
Toilet Learning Vs. Toilet Training
There is an important distinction in the Montessori approach between toilet training and toilet learning. The difference lies primarily in …
Children Brain Development 0-6 Years
Brain Development in the Early Years The early years of life — particularly from birth to age six — are …
Children Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a normal and expected part of child development, most commonly seen in babies and toddlers between approximately …
Montessori & Children Creativity
Creativity and Children Creativity is sometimes thought of as the domain of artists and performers, but its value extends well …
Weaning From Breastfeeding
Weaning from breastfeeding is a deeply personal process, and one that looks different for every family. There is no single …
How To Teach Young Children To Eat Independently
How to Teach Young Children to Eat Independently Fostering independence at mealtimes is one of the most rewarding — and …