The following are a few simple ideas for Montessori Materials and ‘Toys’ for 0-6 month old babies.
- A simple wooden A-frame would suffice for a child to look up and try to grasp. There is no need for fancy plastic ones that may break easily.
- Fluffy toys, cloth books, small rattles and crocheted soft balls will allow the children to practice their grasp and use hands.
- A silver rattle is especially wonderful for a young baby since it engages a lot of the senses. It has to be small and light enough for the baby to grasp it for a few moments at first and longer and longer later on. It can also provide auditory stimulation as it makes a soft sound and it can give sense of hot and cold as the child mouths it.
- Wooden toys in particular are aesthetically beautiful, last long and give children a different more natural texture than most plastic toys would. A child will try to do many things to the toys so they have to be strong enough to withstand the child’s growing years.
- Mobiles are also particularly wonderful for children this age. These mobiles can be contrasting colors to attract the child’s gaze, black and white or even simply just different colors in a banner. Mobiles that reflect natural light will also be attractive to babies.
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excellent way of education for the early age of kids
The wooden toys very expensive especially for twins.looking for something practical like a board with a lock and key set. Also there is a vast range from 12-24 mos.the dressing boards need a more specific age range for each activity.
Montessori Method is one of the best method of learning for a child.
BEING A MONTESSORIAN IS A MUST FOR MOTHERS AND FATHERS. I AS A FATHER OF FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD REALLY REALLY ADMIRE THIS METHOD OF LEARNING. THANKS A LOT TO DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
montessori method is one of the best to help develop your child in the right way
Being a montessorian myself I am nothing but jealous that I was not educated in this way..but on the other hand really happy that I got the privilege to do my certificate as well as diploma in ECE.
being a montessorian by myself i think Dr. maria montessori propounded best method of education
I admire this method of learning. Thank to Dr. Maria Montessori.