Montessori Resources

“ Do not tell them how to do it. Show them to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves”

-Maria Montessori

Seeing Your Child The Montessori Way

  • Confused about Montessori education?

  • Wonder how to best support your child’s learning in a Montessori way?

  • Concerned about whether Montessori education is the right choice for your child and family?

In this Kids Talk online course, you’ll move from uncertainty to confidence and clarity as you learn to see your children’s growth and development the way a trained Montessori teacher sees children.

https://marenschmidt.com/workshops/parent-support-program/

Preparing Your Home the Montessori Way

  • Ever wish there were a way to create a home environment that supported your child’s Montessori classroom experience?

  • Are you confused about what it means to do things in a Montessori manner?

  • Do you think there should be an easier way to help your child gain independence?

In this 45-minute session I’ll show you how to organize your home…the Montessori Way. It’s easier than you might think!

https://marenschmidt.com/workshops/preparing-your-home/

Birthday Timeline: https://montessoriprintshopusa.com/collections/free-downloads/products/childs-time-line-outline

Articles

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much For Brain Development

Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-ages-2-7-matter-so-much-brain-development?fbclid=IwAR1JO9BJ8JRN-m6DOjWXdvzC4-NiEZIKqwgF81k1lNvpsz0jqUHBKyLLMBE

How Maria Montessori Has Positively Impacted The World

This is a short video about the impact that Dr. Maria Montessori has made on Education and the world. This video is a wonderful place to start learning about the Montessori Method and the genius who created it.

https://www.facebook.com/montessoriami/videos/313084669715134/

Getting Your Partner on the Same Page with Respectful Discipline

As parents, it is important to understand and be on the same page as your partner. This article talks about communicating with each other about taking the same approach to disciplining your child.

https://www.janetlansbury.com/2018/01/getting-partner-page-respectful-discipline/?fbclid=IwAR0k2W5dHXTNOHEU4HEhQA8NmRZWGsUMCeV_iRo_VxL5TBf8h5gTt7V0b2I

Why 'lazy parenting' is actually a recipe for happy families

Ever wonder if you are not giving your child enough space? If you are going too much for them? This article talks about why is better to step back, giving your child the opportunity for independence.

https://www.mother.ly/child/lazy-parenting?fbclid=IwAR2hnMX9Bjaxshpi4-wioHBZY3ko17cm5BGYZMyU1zNSE9oorYFWEw1CsuE

“In the mind of a child the seed grows naturally thanks to the promptings of nature which invite a child to acquire a knowledge of the world.”

Nature play has an important role in the Montessori philosophy. This articles talks about it important and the effect that it has on the development of the children.

https://www.montessoridaoshi.com/so/67NC5a_WO?fbclid=IwAR1VBWCl4vEZ_A3eS_wAnn907ONVK-2dOGGPsO6r1lc8E5_xfYHmksCj9pU#/main

Stop Feeling Threatened By Your Child’s Behavior

Ever wonder if your child’s behavior isn’t normal? Ever feel like they are out of control? Here is an article that talks about handling these emotions and fears in a productive way to prevent your children from feeding off this fear.

https://www.janetlansbury.com/2013/11/stop-feeling-threatened-by-your-childs-behavior/?fbclid=IwAR24f4rdDxYkdhe64cIciwrnl1P6fdewUglqQ1ylH4-mc6ypAptRe1qif94