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14-Month Olds Can Clean
Brooke (14 months) is using a child-sized carpet sweeper and Mackenzie has her hands on a shortened Swiffer (thank you, Amy, for the idea!). Life is getting better for Mama! Stay tuned for more soon.
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The Hands are the Instrument of Man’s Intelligence
Montessori believed the hands were the instrument of man’s intelligence. I’ve been looking for the best way for my kids to use their hands in different ways. In our house, we never sit to learn ABCs or...
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Window Cleaning
Window cleaning is a great Montessori Practical Life activity perfect for the home. Here’s how we do it– Here is Mackenzie with her spray bottle – just water inside. What I like about this bottle is,...
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VIDEO: What to do when your toddler doesn’t do what you ask
Daisy, with B and M, at the Denver Zoo If you’re wondering what a good Montessori teacher looks like, here is a glimpse of my cousin, Daisy. She is AMI-trained, has 10 years of experience, but her...
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Collaborating With Your Child
Most adults just want to do things FOR the child. Why? It’s so much easier than teaching them to do it. Let’s take cleaning up after meals for instance. You have two choices, you can clean the table...
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It was a 5 minute interaction that made this clear: Connection Before Correction. We had just come home from our afternoon walk. Brooke takes off her jacket and throws it on the ground. I say,...
View ArticleVideo: 2.5-Year-Old Washing Dishes and Loading the Dishwasher
Young children love water activities. And I love it when they clean, work on motor skills while I check email. Dishwashing makes both of us very happy. To teach your child 2-years-old-and-up how to...
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