The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being (The Parents' Guide to Montessori Book 1)

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I’ve slowly started implementing the other methods from the book, such as simple household chores he can help with—like getting his own plate or cup, helping pick out his clothes, putting clothes in the hamper—and encouraging exploration outdoors, etc. You can easily make your own DIY playdough at home or find high-quality handmade playdough for your little one online.

Moreover, Davies does say to meet your toddler where they are at but I didn’t find many activities suggested for this type of sensitivity. It also supports eye-hand coordination—an important skill for future writing, reading, and sports-playing. Most parenting books don't deserve 5 stars because I disagree with them in enough parts, or they're weak in vital areas. Try classic nursery songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle” and “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” newer faves like “Baby Shark,” or even your favorite Top 40 song. And it doesn’t matter if you are brand new to Montessori or have been using Montessori for a while – or even if you aren’t planning to send your children to Montessori school.This may mean tightening nuts and bolts, hammering pegs into clay, or using a child-friendly screw board.

The classroom is a community in which respect for the independence and character of your child is paramount. These observations give us the information we need to prepare a proper environment for each child's development, and to rotate materials and activities as they grow and their interests change. There is also an area for gross motor activities to help children coordinate their movements, and low tables that enable them to help prepare, serve, eat, and clean up their snacks and meals. For example, if a puzzle piece is missing, the activity cannot be completed by design, so the activity should be taken off the agenda.

Not only does it outline the simple ways to upgrade your home to create an ideal environment for your child, but it gives advice on how to deal with conflict with toddlers/partners/family etc. And if your child really enjoys cleaning, you can also set up specific activities to help them practice these skills. At first, focus on exploring the clay without tools or other materials: Touch, squish, and roll the clay into balls or snakes. Naturally, a child-sized broom and mop are helpful to have on hand to make clean-up easier for your little one. Try letting your toddler plant a seed, water the household plants, dust leaves, pull weeds, or take on other age-appropriate plant care tasks.