5 Ways to do Montessori at Home

Montessori believed that children are eager and capable of learning new concepts, of doing for themselves, and of articulating their needs.

What makes Montessori unique?

Montessori teaching methods are based on the science behind how children develop.

The Montessori Approach at Home

The Montessori approach to learning is fairly easily implemented at home. The biggest take away is to follow the child.

This boils down to observing the child, letting the child lead and shifting our mindset to understand that a child is eager and capable of learning new concepts, of doing for himself, and of articulating his needs.

5 Ways to “Do Montessori” at Home

Work with your child to establish a routine, but not necessarily a ‘schedule.’

After some time practicing, you may have your child help you select his or her lunch and help you prepare it.

Then might be play time, quiet time, time spent watering the garden, etc.

A routine can generally be seen as ‘first comes this, then comes that’ instead of ‘it’s 10:00, time for Math.’

This allows for some activities to take longer, or shorter, based on how interested your child may be that day or how much longer he may want to complete something.  It also allows you to observe if an activity is just not fun or engaging, to modify it or cut it short.

Work with your child to do as much as he or she can do on their own.

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