The Montessori Method is characterized by providing a prepared environment: tidy, pleasing in appearance, simple and real, where each element exists for a reason in order to help in the development of the child. A Montessori classroom integrates children of mixed ages that are grouped in periods of 3 years. This promotes socialization, respect, and…
Sorting sound cylinders
Maria Montessori believed that moving and learning were inseparable. The child must involve her entire body and use all her senses in the process of learning. She needs opportunities built into the learning process for looking, listening, smelling, touching, tasting, and moving her body. When you look at Montessori materials, you are drawn to explore…
Ingenious…
Each learning material teaches just one skill or concept at a time. For example, we know that young children need to learn how to button buttons and tie bows. Dr. Montessori designed “dressing frames” for children to practice on. The frame removes all distractions and simplifies the child’s task. The child sees a simple wooden…
Montessori materials are attractively designed for children
In Montessori classrooms, children sort, stack, and manipulate all kinds of beautiful objects made from a variety of materials and textures. Many of these objects are made of smooth, polished wood. Others are made of enameled metal, wicker, and cloth. They are also available to explore elements of nature, such as seashells and bird nests.…
LIVING CHRISTMAS AS A FAMILY
The value of family and friends is the most important in these Christmas days. Parents have a duty to devote some time to the family, teach them values such as union, generosity, friendship, joy, collaboration, and cooperation. How to do it? Well, by having everyone collaborate in the tasks at home: gifts, ornaments, and Christmas…
IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN WITH CHILDREN
The word Halloween comes from “All hallow´s eve,” an ancient English word that means “All Saints’ Eve. When you talk about Halloween or Halloween, you think of pumpkins, mucilage, parties, children, witches’ costumes, ghosts and mummies. If you’re thinking of having a party or want to do something original with your kids, we recommend these…
Children and pets
When the child is young, he shares abilities with his pet, especially because neither of them speaks and because, in a way, they are in the same physical situation. Then interaction behaviors are observed between them. This happens through the stares (which are easier because the child is small and crawls around), the postures, the…
CHILDREN AND SOCIAL NETWORKS
Today’s children are digital, but how do you set limits on social media use? How can we help them enter a world from which adults are just learning? First of all, is not to look at technological advances and social media with fear. Everything we discover generates a reaction, and if it’s new, we feel…
How much food is good for your child?
Babies and young children can be allowed to eat the right amount as long as you only give them access to healthy foods. Babies cry to let us know they are hungry and when they are full they stop eating. Things get complicated at 2 or 3 years when children begin to prefer the taste of…
HOW TO TREAT FLU OR INFLUENZA IN CHILDREN
Although there is no definitive cure for the complaint or the common cold, antibiotics help fight bacterial infections, but they have no effect on viruses. Here are some practical tips to take care of your child during the flu season: – Ideally parents should help their children feel comfortable, make sure they get more rest…