Tag: Montessori
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Montessori Monday: Toilet Training
So….I’m interested in starting toilet training for our 20-month old. I have been reading “Montessori From the Start” throughout Chunky Monkey’s first 2 years, and embraced most of the ideas. Unfortunately, I became a floor bed drop-out though, and I’m nervous that early toilet training could end up being another “floor bed idea” (as my husband…
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Learning about numbers
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) says, “Each day offers us countless opportunities to help children deepen their understanding of math concepts. The more we talk math, the better chance infants and toddlers have to build a positive attitude toward math learning and learning in general.” So, I am striving to…
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Floor bed dropout
Well, I have a confession to make. Yep. I am officially a floor bed dropout. I learned about using a floored from Montessori, and believed in the theories behind it. Here is what a Montessori-inspired bedroom, with a floor bed, looks like. Super adorable! Mainly, the idea is that you: 1. Have your toddler sleep…
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Ways to involve your toddler in the kitchen
If your 1-year-old is like mine, they LOVE to be involved with cooking (or anything you are doing in the kitchen)! My Chunky Monkey loves to sweep too. These are aspects that Montessori calls “Practical Life” lessons. When a child has ways that they can be involved in the daily activities (cooking and cleaning), they…