Parents often complain about the effort of getting children ready to leave the house, hoping for recommendations on their morning routines. This is, without doubt, the moment of the day when adults and children’s needs are very likely to crash. Children are hardly ever worried about time and, luckily for them, know nothing about the…
The first days in a child’s new classroom are so important. They not only mark the impression children have of the classroom, but they also set the tone for all future transitions. In this first few days, parents have a chance to get to know the teachers and, hopefully, establish the basis of a relationship…
Supporting children independence is one of the pillars of the Montessori method of education. By trusting children to do things by themselves, we support their development, build self-esteem and satisfy their inner drive. Children naturally try to get dressed, put on their shoes or eat. Moreover, it is not only beneficial to their development but can also…