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Workshop presentation for Parent Education Series 2011-2012. Original content copyright to Hamilton Park Montessori School.
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Montessori in the Home
Hamilton Park Montessori SchoolFebruary 15th, 2012Bridge, EC and EL Staff
“While not every teacher is a parent, every parent is a teacher. The mission that we’ve undertaken is not simply to feed, cuddle and protect our children. We will also need to teach them to become independent, self-confident, successful adults, who are happy and fulfilled in their lives.”
-Tim Seldin
President of The Montessori Foundation
Dr. Montessori viewed the child as a member of a family, not as an isolated individual, and one whose most formative life experiences take place within the family. She recognized the parents as a child's first and most influential teachers.
As a parent you: are a role model and teacher prepare your child’s home set the limits support, encourage and inspire your child
The Sensitive Periods for Learning At birth:
Movement Language
At age 1: Small objects Toileting (18 mos.)
At age 2: Order Music Grace and Courtesy Senses
At age 3 to 6: Writing Reading Spatial Relationships Mathematics
Make Your Home Child-friendly! Organize your home to
help your child become more independent and self-confident Always keep health and
safety in mind! Open storage, low
shelving, baskets, hooks, etc.
Consider the size of furniture, utensils, etc. and adapt your home to your child as he/she
grows.
Design a home that conveys a sense of beauty and order Bright, colorful, clean
and orderly Artwork hung low on the
walls Toys kept on shelves or
organized in baskets Rugs or mats to define
his/her space
Child-sized furniture Living room or play room storage
Bedroom is bright, clean and orderly
Stool and mirror = independence
Sensory Awareness Exercising children’s
senses by drawing attention to aspects of everyday life or through specific sensorial activities can greatly improve their awareness
Children learn what they live!
Stimulation of the senses boosts brainpower by strengthening neural pathways essential to proper functioning
Sensory Activities Bridge/Early Childhood:
Sorting objects Stacking blocks Puzzles Matching paint swatches Mystery bag Trying different foods
Introduce the concepts of taste e.g.: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami
Elementary: Memory game Musical instruments/
listening to music Jigsaw puzzles Trying different foods
Pay close attention to the taste of certain foods!
Independence
Greatest drive of a young child
Children who feel respected and competent develop a greater sense of emotional well-being
Teach the skill itself, but also help your child to develop calmness, concentration, cooperation, self-discipline, and self-reliance
Also teaches self-awareness, sensitivity to others and service to the community
“The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self. Such experience is not just play. It is work children must do in order to grow up.”
-Maria Montessori
Life Lessons!3 areas:
Care of him/herself Everyday tasks Grace and courtesy
Remember: Size is important - scale to
child Use the real thing Break down steps Order Labels help (use photographic
ones if your child isn’t reading yet)
Practical storage Defined area for work/play Pride of ownership Control-of-error (self-
correction) Beauty and harmony
Care of SelfTo give children the tools they need to become self-sufficient…
Elementary:o Pack luncho Collect belongings for
school each nighto Carry personal belongings
to and from school and other activities
o Keep personal spaces cleano Pick out clothes each dayo Take care of personal
hygieneo Set up a system for
completing homework
Bridge/Early Childhood:o Using a fauceto Washing handso Toileting o Brushing teeth and hairo Bathingo Dressing independently
(including buttons, snaps and zippers!)
o Tying shoeso Pouring drinks and
preparing snackso Feeding him/herself
Everyday TasksTo emphasize being a contributing member of the home community…
o Sweepingo Setting/clearing the tableo Washing disheso Helping with grocery shoppingo Unpacking/putting away
grocerieso Sorting/folding laundryo Keeping bedroom and
bathroom cleano Taking out the garbageo Sorting recyclables o Dusting/vacuumingo Watering plantso Caring for family pets
Benefits of CookingTo take advantage of the educational aspects of an everyday task…
o Teaches independence, safety, skills with kitchen tools, and how to handle specific ingredients.
o Sharing the joy and benefits of preparing and eating a healthy meal together creates a bond that cannot be taught in any other way!
Bridge/Early Childhood:o Specific skills (pouring,
cutting, spooning, mixing, etc.)
o Measuremento Sequence of stepso Vocabularyo Grace and courtesyElementary:o Reading practiceo Familiarity with recipe
formato Practice of measurement
skillso Practice of fractionso Following directionso Organizational skills
Grace and Courtesyo Saying, “please”, “thank you”
and “you’re welcome”o Table mannerso Using a kind tone when speakingo Asking for a turno Introducing him/herselfo How to open/close doorso What to do when you have to
cough or sneezeo Giving complimentso Allowing others to pass or go firsto Saying “excuse me” if you bump
into someoneo Responding politelyo Learning to waito Learning not to interrupt or how
to do it politelyo Answering the telephone
Take Control of the TV Establish family ground
rules regarding viewing and then stick to them Determine which shows
are appropriate and then let children choose
Limit time Be mindful of messages
(violence, mature content) Television watching is
hypnotic (doesn’t usually require any thought, imagination or effort) Watch with your children
and have discussions afterwards
Make Time for DiscoveryProjects and family outings provide opportunities to enjoy each other…
Ideas:o Visit and explore the public
library, museum, zoo or farmo Listen to a concerto Have a picnic at the parko Volunteer at a local shelter or
charityo Take an art, music or cooking
classo Go for a bike rideo Take a hike through the woods or
a camping tripo Start a family gardeno Make your own nature museum
or do an experimento Make a movie o Write a storyo Enjoy unscheduled time!
Slow down Remember that your
child’s world is a slower pace, up close, and low to the ground.
Learn by doing Children love to be outdoors
For Your EnjoymentBooks We Recommend:o How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way, by
Tim Seldino Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, by Jane Nelsono Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius, by Dr.
Angeline Lillard
Blogs We Recommend:o Sew Liberated
http://sewliberated.typepad.com/o How We Montessori
http://howwemontessori.typepad.com/