“'Follow the child’ does not mean let the child do what he wants. It is simply an acknowledgment that the child has his or her own pattern – that we need to take into account where the child is at, rather than... https://t.co/n65IOd2NzG
"The world our children are growing up in is so mechanized, efficiency-oriented, and virtual — helping children learn to wait requires parents to make deliberate, conscientious choices about how they spend time with their... https://t.co/k3bBqebRC8
"Encouraging order, independence, and self-motivation is fundamental to the Montessori approach. At school, carefully designed classrooms allow students to develop competence in caring for themselves and their... https://t.co/G7z9kQorlP
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“Let the children be free; encourage them; let them run outside when it is raining; let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water; and when the grass of the meadows is damp with dew, let them run... https://t.co/8FySyHJm3E
The use of sign language in young children accelerates both speech and emotional development. Sign language enables children to communicate effectively, lowers frustration levels and improves care giver-child bonding. It helps... https://t.co/rYwU5sAbQv
Tree climbing has real benefits for kids – physically, mentally, cognitively and socially. Just think about it. As your child scales the tree he’s building muscle strength, practicing gross... https://t.co/DNXi9IUZtl
“To benefit from desirable difficulties, kids have to be able to get frustrated, redirect themselves, take a breath, reread the instructions and stick with it long enough that they can overcome... https://t.co/Bm0wCSrNXf
“We need to step back, let the child direct, and let the child be inspired. Never interrupt the concentrated child; it is then when they are constructing. In a Montessori classroom, we build time and systems to allow children to find real... https://t.co/L2ZAcVJTgD
“We need to step back, let the child direct, and let the child be inspired. Never interrupt the concentrated child; it is then when they are constructing. In a Montessori classroom, we build time and systems to allow children to find real concentration and to focus on big work. “
Maeleigh Jo is learning how to identify emotions with this classroom work.
Side note: These cards were immediately sprayed down with Lysol and hands were washed after she completed this work. https://t.co/Z1Ddbsktgu
Parental involvement is vital in a child's educational growth. One of the many ways that we like to include our parents is by offering parent/teacher conferences throughout the year. Please take a moment to read the attached article... https://t.co/cqCExzZ1x3