Here is the second video by 'willowtreephoto' describing how she uses Montessori in her home with her toddler. I like how she has kept it all very simple and has been able to do it all within her one-bedroom flat.
I have already tried to do a similar arrangement in our kitchen but I want to be more organised with the placement of his tupperware in the cupboard, with separate compartments for cups, plates and utensils.
Has anyone else out there done anything of this kind?
Showing posts with label Montessori. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Montessori. Show all posts
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Montessori at home
Being keen to get our Little Man into independance using the Montessori philosophy, I have been trying to find on the internet ways of bringing Montessori into the home, even at the age of one.
The most helpful link to get me started in orienting our little flat so that our Little Man can do more things for himself is this youtube video below:
This lady has very clearly shown how she has done it with her little son. Really helpful!
The most helpful link to get me started in orienting our little flat so that our Little Man can do more things for himself is this youtube video below:
This lady has very clearly shown how she has done it with her little son. Really helpful!
Montessori benefits
I was put in Montessori pre-school in the late 70s/early 80s and while I don't remember much about going there except having a lovely Sri-Lankan teacher, Mrs Fernando, but the impact of my going there is still evident.
Back when I was four years old, Montessori enabled me to make my own porridge. Perched on a high stool by the stove top, I would put all the ingredients in and cook it myself, while my parents were still in bed. I also used to organise my afternoon tea (Activite and milk - remember that?) in height order from the Activite tin down to the spoon, before I made my drink.
I also remember not thinking that anything of this was out of the ordinary until it was commented on. Sometimes I wonder if commenting on it made me more reluctant to do it later on (my stubborn streak!). The Montessori philosophy advocates restraining excessive praise of a child's activities, as it draws attention away from the activity itself and brings the focus back to the parent. I think this is a good idea.
Now I have a love and a desire for organisation and having everything in its right place and in proper order. While I don't always achieve this, I have a strong desire for it, which usually brings be back on track before things get too chaotic.
Back when I was four years old, Montessori enabled me to make my own porridge. Perched on a high stool by the stove top, I would put all the ingredients in and cook it myself, while my parents were still in bed. I also used to organise my afternoon tea (Activite and milk - remember that?) in height order from the Activite tin down to the spoon, before I made my drink.
I also remember not thinking that anything of this was out of the ordinary until it was commented on. Sometimes I wonder if commenting on it made me more reluctant to do it later on (my stubborn streak!). The Montessori philosophy advocates restraining excessive praise of a child's activities, as it draws attention away from the activity itself and brings the focus back to the parent. I think this is a good idea.
Now I have a love and a desire for organisation and having everything in its right place and in proper order. While I don't always achieve this, I have a strong desire for it, which usually brings be back on track before things get too chaotic.
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