Montessori Philosophy at Home By Allison Mattingly Montessori
Montessori Philosophy at Home By: Allison Mattingly Montessori Parent
We knew that Montessori was the right educational choice for our family, but two years ago we realized that Montessori was also the right parenting philosophy for our family.
Environment What does Maria Montessori say? “It (learning) is not acquired by listening to words, but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment. ” “Plainly, the environment must be a living one, directed by a higher intelligence, arranged by an adult who is prepared for his mission. ”
Where to Start…the Kitchen! How? 1. Rearrange 2. Rework 3. Invest
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Independence What does Maria Montessori say? “Never help a child with a task he feels he can succeed. ” “When dealing with children there is a greater need for observing than probing. ”
Encouraging Independence • Independence due to the set environment • Frustration is (actually) your child’s friend • “Chores” • Invitation versus Command
Parent as Teacher What does Maria Montessori say? “But an adult if he is to provide proper guidance, must always be calm and act slowly so that the child who is watching him can clearly see his actions in all their particulars. ”
What does this look like? • Children will always “do as we do” versus “do as we say” • Show don’t tell • Invitation and inclusion whenever possible
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