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
How to bring Montessori home
For more activities you can do with your child at home consider purchasing the Montessori At Home! eBook. The Montessori At Home! eBook by John Bowman, is a multi-media eBook (pdf file) that guides you through the entire process of doing Montessori early learning activities at home - even on a tight budget. In fact, most of the ideas use commonly owned household items and/or shows you how to supplement regular Montessori items with less expensive items.
Complete background and how-to chapters are followed by clear directions for over 250 early learning materials and activities. This new edition is packed full of information, links for resources, recommended reading, online videos, Montessori philosophy, pictures, and some printables to get you started.
As a bonus, you'll also receive a copy of Mom Bloggers Talk Montessori. A 63 page eBook that contains 47 Favorite Activities and Ideas from Moms who use Montessori at home with their own children.
If you are curious about Montessori and how to implement this method of education in your home, this book is a must. The price is very affordable at $10.95 and you'll be amazed at all the information you'll have at your fingertips. It's a fantastic way to introduce yourself to the Montessori method of learning. This product is downloaded instantly - you'll be on your way to learning all about Montessori in few a minutes!
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Purchase the Montessori At Home! eBook Bundle that combines the Montessori at Home eBook, the Mom Bloggers Talk Montessori eBook, and the Montessori Print Shop Printable Materials Bundle all in one.
The printables included in this Bundle are: The Five Senses, Color Grading Cards, Plant or Animal Sorting Cards, Geometric Solids, Geometric Matching Cards and Charts, Metal Insets, Animal Names and Pictures, Animals of the Continents, Parts of the Tree, The Human Skeleton, Continents of the World, World Maps, Land & Water Form Photos, Phases of the Moon, 1-100 Math Series, What Does Not Belong?, Association of Objects, Phonics Sound & Picture Sorting, Step 1 Words and Picture Cards, Moveable Alphabet (with Instructions, Letters, and Pictures), Step 1 Sentence Cards.
WOW! This is quite a deal. The total value is over $70 - but you can purchase it for $24.95.
Purchase the Montessori At Home! eBook Bundle that combines the Montessori at Home eBook, the Mom Bloggers Talk Montessori eBook, and the Montessori Print Shop Printable Materials Bundle all in one.
The printables included in this Bundle are: The Five Senses, Color Grading Cards, Plant or Animal Sorting Cards, Geometric Solids, Geometric Matching Cards and Charts, Metal Insets, Animal Names and Pictures, Animals of the Continents, Parts of the Tree, The Human Skeleton, Continents of the World, World Maps, Land & Water Form Photos, Phases of the Moon, 1-100 Math Series, What Does Not Belong?, Association of Objects, Phonics Sound & Picture Sorting, Step 1 Words and Picture Cards, Moveable Alphabet (with Instructions, Letters, and Pictures), Step 1 Sentence Cards.
WOW! This is quite a deal. The total value is over $70 - but you can purchase it for $24.95.
