From an early age children desire to be independent. But in this era of continual rushing, it is easy to unconsciously stifle them by being too eager to do things for them. Montessori felt adults should act as a guide, giving the child a chance to be self-reliant, taking a child through … [Read more...]
Embrace Your Place
If you've ever flown on a commercial airliner, you probably remember how, just before takeoff, the flight attendant stood in the aisle and reviewed the flight safety instructions, among many things, the demonstration of how to use an oxygen mask was presented. You probably heard something like, “If … [Read more...]
Elements of Montessori Tides Toddler Program: Language
Maria Montessori stated that “The child must be exposed to language during this sensitive period or it will not develop” (Montessori: A Modern Approach). The Montessori Tides Toddler Community offers diverse opportunities for clear, precise, accurate, descriptive language modeled by the adults for … [Read more...]
Toddler Suggestions for Home
Lead Toddler teachers, Ms. Johanna and Ms. Meghan, encourage all parents to invite and involve their children in daily tasks. Food preparation Dusting Laundry sorting Putting clothes into the washer/drier Scooping the detergent Sweeping Mopping Spraying down and wiping the table or … [Read more...]
Young Children and Reading: What Parents Can Do
In this increasing era of too much “screen time” in the home, a serious paradox has surfaced. American Academy of Pediatrics is defining screen time as any time spent in front of the television, DVD, computer, I-Pod or video games. An end result to this overuse is: children are becoming inattentive, … [Read more...]
Communicating with Young Children: Communicating at Eye Level
It is often said that the eye is the lamp of the body. No one turns on a lamp and hides it under a bowl, as this eclipses the purpose. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, so that those who come near may see the light. Indeed, making or maintaining eye contact often communicates the light or real … [Read more...]
Outdoor Environment
There are infinite qualities of the Montessori Tides environment both indoor and outdoor worth admiring. Although, one noteworthy trait of the Montessori Tides Preschool and Elementary environment is their endeavor to create a free-flow inside-outside environment. Now days you see so often, … [Read more...]
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