Category: Toddler
Why Follow a Phase-In Schedule?
Every August brings the beginning of a new school year. It is a fresh start. Children return to the classrooms. Some of them are veterans of the class, having been in the room for one or two years already, and some of them are entering a new environment for the first time. Whether returning or… Continue Reading »Practical Life in the Toddler Years
Practical life is the heart of any Montessori Toddler Classroom and plays a major role in the development of children for years to come. Practical life offers several major benefits to the child: the acquisition of a practical skill, the development of focused attention, and preparation for writing and reading. The acquisition of a practical… Continue Reading »October Blog – Toddler 2
New life brings us hope and joy. As parents we have so many dreams for the new addition to our family. Dr. Maria Montessori has talked about the newborn child and how a newborn should be treated by the adult to facilitate her psychic and physical development. Following are the suggestions taken from Secret of… Continue Reading »A Child’s Creed
A Child’s Creed: …I believe I was created with a unique potential to love. My work and play are the development and expression of my love towards myself, others, and my environment. Yes it gets messy at times. …I believe I am an amazing soul with a body and a mind. My favorite experiences and… Continue Reading »How seating, temperature, lighting, noise and building design affect learning
A changing environment conducive for learning is implemented in our classroom. Seating: Seating is arranged in such a way to reduce stress level. Seating locations, materials, location of bathroom etc. can influence the learning outcome. Research shows that well designed chairs can reduce health and cognitive problems. Row seating arrangements are more effective than group… Continue Reading »
