If you are intrigued by the Montessori method for the education of children, it might be useful to deepen the points of our handbook dedicated to parents who want to raise happy and independent children.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousIf you are intrigued by the Montessori method forchildren's education you may find it useful to deepen the points of our decalogue dedicated to parents who want raise happy children and independent.
Second Maria Montessori children must live in an environment full of stimuli and materials suitable for learning. They have to learn to do it yourself and parents can help them gain autonomy.
Even if your children do not attend a Montessori school or kindergarten, you could put into practice at home some ideas taken from this educational method that aims at the autonomy of the child.
Here is the decalogue of Montessori parents, to unleash the potential of their children.
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How to educate happy children
According to Maria Montessori, at the center of learning we find the child himself with its need to learn and learn within a rich, varied and stimulating environment. Children themselves can be left free to choose the materials, toys and tools they prefer to use at a given moment, because each experience represents a learning opportunity.
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How to apply the Montessori method
The activities proposed to children should stimulate theirs thirst for knowledge and at the same time increase their ability to concentrate and discipline. Thus we speak for the Montessori Method of a pedagogical method for the training and growth of free and autonomous children able to look after themselves, to face life and to respect its rules.
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How to make Montessori games and furniture
On sale we find various materials and Montessori games, but to tell the truth they are often quite expensive items.
For this reason, parents can be committed to creating Montessori furniture, games and materials thanks to creative recycling and do-it-yourself.
"In countries where the toy industry is not that advanced, you will find very different children: they are calmer, healthier and happier."
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Chores and household chores by age
According to the Montessori method, we can divide the chores and household chores that children can dedicate themselves to according to age. Children are naturally drawn to activities that have clearly defined end goals. They love to feel useful in the eyes of their parents which is why their contribution to housework can be important.
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How to restore calm
If you want to bring back calm and tranquility among children try to build a simple game inspired by the Montessori method. This is the jar of calm, an invitation for children to stop for a moment and take a few deep breaths after letting off steam.
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How to facilitate learning
The learning tower is a highly recommended tool for those who have introduced the Montessori method in the family. It is a turret that allows the child to have a support available to reach the shelves and surfaces of the house that otherwise could not be within his reach.
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Learn the colors
Like other tools of the Montessori method, the realization of the rotate to learn colors it starts from objects that are part of daily life with which children should also have the opportunity to come into contact. So parents can create the color wheel from the creative recycling of clothes pegs.
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Learn math
The Montessori method for learn math it's really very practical. In fact, it is based on tables to learn to count and to do additions, multiplications and divisions using very simple materials that help children to approach mathematics in a playful way. You just have to experiment with the tables to learn math.
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Learn to recognize objects
The Montessori method plans to use games and educational materials that stimulate the curiosity and dexterity of the child. Little ones should spend time each day in an environment full of learning ideas. An example is the mystery box for learning to recognize objects.
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Swap roles
Have you perhaps realized that sometimes the roles between children and parents can be reversed? According to Maria Montessori, sometimes children are so good at understanding adults that they decide to indulge them to make them happy.
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“Often, the parts are reversed between children and parents. Children, who are very fine observers, have pity on their parents and support them to give them joy "(Maria Montessori)
10 other useful tips come from the practical guide "How to unlock your child's potential ", full of play activities to be carried out through the use of simple objects to be recovered even at home; interesting suggestions that find their inspiration in the Montessori educational proposal.
The author is Daniela Valente, a mother who is passionate about the Montessori method, who invites mothers and fathers to act as careful observers of their children. In this way, children are not objects to which their proposals are destined, but people who need a carefully prepared environment, with many and diversified activities offered to free choice and who respond to the great need to touch, manipulate, explore with everyone. the senses, thus nourishing and supporting the natural growth path of each child.
Marta Albè
