The Montessori Parent

How to Foster Independence in Your Toddler Using 100+ Sensory Activities and Guide Them to a Childhood of Love, Joy and Confidence through the Montessori Philosophy

By: Amy Terres

Narrated by: Jillian Schock

Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Boost your child’s social and emotional development, independence, and creativity by embracing the Montessori philosophy even if your child is attending a traditional school.

Are you fascinated by the Montessori philosophy’s emphasis on educating the whole child, treating them with respect, and giving them freedom of movement and choice?Do you dream of helping your child become an independent thinker and empowering them to learn through exploration?

Would you love to encourage your child to embrace activities based on their own developmental needs, and empower them to learn actively, self-correct, and work in a focused way?

If so, then your way of thinking is aligned with the Montessori philosophy—a school of thought that was developed by Italian physician and educator, Maria Montessori.

If you are worried that you need to fork out thousands of dollars for a Montessori education, here’s a piece of good news.

This philosophy can be applied as well at home as it can at school.

Whether your child is already in the Montessori world or they are in the traditional schooling system, you can turn your home into a source of learning, creativity, and independence.

This book is here to provide you with the theoretical framework and the practical knowledge you need to help your child excel academically, target behavioral issues, and work with (instead of against) their individual strengths.

Inside, you’ll discover:

The 12 Montessori principles, and the 5 ways it differs from traditional philosophy on child rearing and education

The “sensitive periods” from ages 0 to 6 what activities motivate your child and how to tap into their specific wants and needs at these ages

How to boost your child’s independence and self-learning abilities, featuring activities to boost language acquisition, self-care, and self-directed play

How to turn your home into a haven of creation without big expense, including practical tips for creating a simple, tidy, child-friendly learning space

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