A Montessori Home
A Montessori Home
As your family has come together and grown, you've made choices along the way that affect how the family interacts with each other, and the degree to which the children are capable of being a part of the family unit. Each family is unique, with a different set of circumstances. But there are many common things that Montessori Homes share.What is a Montessori home
Simply put - it's a home that has been created with the needs of the children in mind. It is home that allows for children to touch and explore, and to use and master the common objects found in everyday life. The adults have stepped back and looked at the home through the eyes of a child. They've used this vision to help them create a home that fully involves the children.Why a Montessori home
"Teach me to do it myself!" is the call most often heard from children. They are desperate to fulfill their deep inner desire to understand and be a part of their environment. In their early years, the home is most often the center of their world. There are so many tasks children can learn to do within their own home: personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, organizing possessions, cleaning, and cooking. There isn't a better place to help young children grow and learn than in the home.How to make a Montessori home
Ensure the furniture and spaces that you create are inviting to your children. If possible, make them size appropriate. This is not to say that you have to replace all your home furniture! You can make adjustments to the furniture you already have, or consider adding a few pieces: a weaning table and chair for little ones, a floor bed, a work/play space for those who use learning materials at home, adapt your kitchen and recipes for children. Use shelves, baskets, and drawers to keep things organized - so that the children can learn to clean up their belongings.Good habits in a Montessori home
It is important for young children to start helping around the home as soon as you have the appropriate materials/furniture for them to manage with."These experiences form good habits of contributing to the household. They are excellent for developing muscle strength and coordination, visual and spatial awareness, independence, and responsibility. Young children love doing these activities right alongside you. Children seek out and work toward independence whether we help them or not. By involving your child in these regular home activities, you can help create your child's self-image to be that of a competent, confident person." John Bowman
For more activities you can do with your child at home consider the Montessori At Home! eBook.
Or purchase the new Montessori At Home! eBook & Materials Bundle that combines both the Montessori at Home eBook and the Montessori Print Shop Materials Bundle all in one!