A Key Element of the Montessori Method is Encouraging Independence. A Montessori Bedroom Designed Just for Toddlers May Make This Happen.

As your newborn becomes a toddler, there are several simple ways to decorate their bedroom to help encourage more independence. Creating a Montessori bedroom may result in building strong patterns and habits in your toddler as it relates to play, work, toys, books, hygiene and clothing habits.

In the post called Toilet Learning Vs. Toilet Training: Part One, we addressed the difference between child toilet learning and toilet training also referred to as potty training. Child toilet training is something that is adult directed; toilet learning is when the child is involved in their own learning.

The Lifetime Montessori Difference: Child Development via Peer Learning Lovingly Taught

What can we parents do before our child becomes unruly and undisciplined?

The Montessori Method Difference Explained

When today’s children ignore a warning to stop misbehaving, parents put them in a quiet, isolated, and safe place in the home with an admonishment to “think about what you’ve done wrong.”

A big part of the Toddler's work at this time of year is spent on socialization. We continue to work on our listening and verbal skills, controlling our impulses, helping each other and on cooperation.

During this period of development, the children are beginning to learn how to resolve conflicts with each other. We attempt to provide them with the tools and then observe to see whether or not they are able to resolve their conflicts.

I’d like to share some tips and ideas on Practical Ways to Help Toddlers at Home.  The following are a few general examples to be implemented in the home.

Toddlers are now able to have more control with their fine motor skills and have more understanding and heightened curiosity about the world. Parents can pass on values with small activities and help the child increase their self-confidence in their daily lives.

Raising Can and Able Children

Does your child favor your spouse over you?

Toddlers and preschoolers go through phases when they play favorites with their parents. Indeed, as teachers embracing the Montessori Method, we see and hear your children's interactions with peers and adults daily. There are ways to ensure positive behaviors from our toddlers and preschoolers who may love one of us over the other. Let's first get a handle on why this happens.

• Practice scooping, pouring, and filling containers:
  • Your child can practice this in the sandbox, bathtub, or with food. Anything that requires scooping and getting something to go to a specific destination is good practice to help your toddler prepare to use utensils. Consider working with uncooked rice or cereal.