Summer at Home… Part 1
Bring Montessori home this summer without bringing home the school!
A 4-part series leading up to summer: Part 1
What is Montessori exactly? And how would I bring it home?
Well, its based on the ideas and teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori who developed the approach over 100 years ago! Most people associate the term “Montessori” as being a preschool curriculum or an education approach to use with young children. And while that can be true - it’s so much more!
Montessori principles can be extended into many different areas of everyday living in school, home or in the community. It creates a way of living that supports people of all ages working together in a peaceful, mutually supportive environment.
Key Montessori Principles:
Be Consistent
Practice Mutual Respect
Recognize Uniqueness
Foster a Sense of Order
Encourage Rather than Praise
Instill Intrinsic Motivation
Give Freedom within Limits
Support Lifelong Learning
Build Autonomy
Promote Grace and Courtesy
Instill Personal Responsibility
So how do you do this in the summer when your away from school and away from routine?
Take these principles of Montessori and make it a way of life in your home this summer!
It starts with a mindset shift… which you may have already started this shift in your parenting journey or this may just be the beginning. Either way - right now is the perfect time to start.
Start with these simple steps:
Create a daily structure (schedule, routine or rhythm).
Challenge yourself daily to see the world through the eyes of your child.
Respect the thoughts and feelings of those around you - your partner, your family and your children (no matter their age)
Create intentional space to support independence and order
View behavior as communication
Be present for others
