montessori from the start by paula polk lillard

WHICH I DIDN'T even know I was doing in the first place! READ THIS BOOK! I personally like the tone of the narration and writing.Book Synopsis ' The Montessori Potential should be handed to everyone who has ever asked, 'But how does Montessori work in practice and why?' Paula makes the Montessori approach easy to digest, shares her wisdom and experience, and delights the reader with stories of real children and families to bring the ideas to life. He has really enjoyed me letting go of the reigns and doing everything for him. He is fascinated by putting on his socks and shoes, brushing his own teeth, cleaning the table and feeding himself. We got rid of all of the toys that limit his ability to be creative and we are working on being intentional with how we speak with him and go about the daily activities.

We got rid of the crib and he surprisingly has done well with the transition. I've quickly learned that the toys and ways in which I interact with my child have been a little off and this book has allowed me to make changes that are immediate within our home as well as have a better understanding of how his miraculous little brain works at his age. I have a 12-month old that I am trying to parent the best I can, but I want to do so with the science behind my deliberate choices and design of his environment. This is my first book on Montessori that I've purchased and I can say that my high expectations were definitely met and surpassed. Brimming with anecdote and encouragement, and written in a clear, engaging style, Montessori from the Start is a practical and useful guide to raising calm, competent, and confident children. They introduce concepts and tasks, taking into account childrens' 'sensitive periods' for learning such skills as dressing themselves, food preparation, and toilet training.

From the design of the baby's bedroom to the child-sized kitchen table, from diet and food preparation to clothing and movement, the authors provide guidance for the establishment of a beautiful and serviceable environment for babies and very young children. Maria Montessori's instructions for raising infants, its comprehensive exploration of the first three years incorporates the furnishings and tools she created for the care and comfort of babies. What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to the youngest infants? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions.īased on Dr.

Montessori from the start by paula polk lillard