“Oh, I know you!” Those were the very first words I said to my newborn son, just moments after giving birth to him almost 22 years ago. I held him in my arms, looked him in the eye, and realized that I really did already know this beautiful tiny baby. Throughout our two days in the hospital, I found myself talking to him: asking if he was hungry, singing a nonsense made-up on the spot song when I changed his diaper, telling him how his little clothes were presents from his grandpa and grandma, and reassuring him that I was there with him when he was crying. Talking to him just came naturally. He had heard the sound of my voice for nine months, so I knew that he knew me, too.
Showing posts with label Montessori at Home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Montessori at Home. Show all posts
Suggestions for Montessori Parents: Helping with Homework
Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed. —Maria Montessori Words of Wisdom, p. 58. Two headlines recently popped u...
Montessori Parenting: Some Thoughts on Holiday Gift Giving
It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put in giving. — Mother Teresa I met a fifth grade boy recently who was happy to share his...
Ideas for Parents for Montessori Summer Learning - Follow the Child!
We discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the ...
Understanding the Child’s Sense of Order in the Montessori Environment
“It seems to him, at this stage, a particularly vital matter that everything in his environment should be kept in its accustomed place; and...
Conscious Interaction with Infants – Supporting Global Childhood Development
" When you hold an infant, hold him not just with your body, but with your mind and heart. " – Magda Gerber In our continuing...
The Absorbent Mind, Chapter 4: The New Path — Joy and Excitement
“…no one can do for the child the work he has to do to build the man he is making.” — Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind , p. 30. If ...
Introducing Foods by Following the Child - A Montessori Approach
When my son was born, our pediatrician gave me a schedule of solid foods to introduce. I had already decided that I would not use jarred...
Tips and Ideas for Naptime in the Montessori Infant/Toddler Environment
Recently a NAMC student asked a question about toddler nap time in the Montessori childcare environment: I am seeking advice for todd...
Teaching Gratitude - A Look at Montessori Values During the Holidays
While the approaching holiday season is full of hustle and bustle, it is also a perfect time to step back and reflect on the many people tha...
Montessori Distance Learning Programs - Deciding if Training is Right for You
I first learned about Montessori education when I enrolled my son in our town’s Montessori program. What began as a decision made in despera...
Montessori in Our Home: Living, Loving and Learning as a Montessori Family
In celebration of Montessori Week, we are happy to share some thoughts about Montessori from members of our NAMC family. Lisha — When...
Helping Parents Create an Effective Infant Toddler Montessori Home Environment
As Montessori educators, we know that the Montessori environment is key to helping children learn and develop, both at school and home equ...
How Am I Montessori Away From My Classroom? Order and Relationships
When I became Montessori certified, I thought I was making an important career change. What I didn’t realize was that it was also a life...
Montessori Views on Infant and Toddler Behavior: A Parent and Caregiver's Role
Times have changed, and science has made great progress, and so has our work; but our [Montessori] principles have only been confirmed, and ...
Montessori Community Celebration of Valentine’s Day and Activities, Part 2
Part 2 of 2: Community Valentine's Day Montessori Activity Each year for Valentine’s Day our Montessori preschool/kindergarten student...
A NAMC Student’s Experience as a Montessori Parent: Autism
Part 4 of 4 – Montessori For My Autistic Sons The following four-part series includes excerpts from an introductory letter written by a NAM...
A NAMC Student’s Experience as a Montessori Parent: Choosing Teacher Training
Part 3 of 4 – Choosing NAMC Montessori Elementary Teacher Training This four-part series include excerpts from an introductory letter writ...
A NAMC Student’s Experience as a Montessori Parent: Follow the Child
Part 2 of 4 - Follow the Child This four-part series include excerpts from an introductory letter written by a NAMC Lower Elementary diplom...
A NAMC Student’s Experience as a Montessori Parent
Part 1 of 4 – Montessori For My Children This four-part series include excerpts from an introductory letter written by a NAMC Lower Eleme...
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Thank you to the NAMC Montessori community!
This year marks NAMC’s 20th anniversary of providing quality Montessori distance training and curriculum development to Montessorians around the globe. Since we began in 1996, we have grown to build a fantastic community of students, graduates, and schools in over 120 countries. We are grateful for your continued support and dedication to furthering the reach and success of the Montessori method. Thank you for sharing this amazing milestone with us!