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The Montessori toddler : a parent's guide to raising a curious and responsible human being / Simone Davies ; illustrated by Hiyoko Imai.
It's time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a ٢terrible two٣ into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery.With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, here are five principles for feeding your child's natural curiosity, from ٢Trust in the child٣ to ٢Fostering a sense of wonder.٣ Step-by-step ways to cultivate daily routines with ease, like brushing teeth, toilet-training, dealing with siblings, losing the pacifier
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- ISBN: 9781523506897
- ISBN: 152350689X
- Physical Description: 248 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Workman Publishing, [2019]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-219) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Introduction to Montessori -- Montessori activities for toddlers -- Setting up the home -- Raising a curious child who feels seen and heard. Encouraging curiosity in our child ; Accepting our child for who they are -- Nurturing cooperation and responsibility in our child. Cultivating cooperation ; Setting limits -- Putting it into practice. Daily care ; Dealing with changes ; Useful skills for our toddlers to learn -- Being the adult -- Working together -- What's next -- Real stories: home tours and quotes from Montessori families -- Further reading -- Thank-yous -- Appendix. |
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| Subject: | Parenting. Montessori method of education. Education, Preschool. |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
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The Montessori Toddler : A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being
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Table of Contents
The Montessori Toddler : A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Introduction | |
| Let's change the way we see toddlers | p. 02 | |
| Why I love toddlers | p. 04 | |
| What we need to know about toddlers | p. 06 | |
| Parenting the Montessori toddler | p. 08 | |
| Getting the most out of this book | p. 10 | |
| Chapter 2 | Introduction To Montessori | |
| A brief history of Montessori | p. 12 | |
| Traditional education vs Montessori education | p. 13 | |
| Some Montessori principles | p. 14 | |
| Chapter 3 | Montessori Activities For Toddlers | |
| Montessori activities for the whole child | p. 24 | |
| What makes an activity Montessori? | p. 25 | |
| How to show the child an activity | p. 26 | |
| General principles to keep in mind | p. 27 | |
| How to set up an activity | p. 31 | |
| Types of activities | p. 34 | |
| Eye-hand coordination | p. 34 | |
| Music and movement | p. 37 | |
| Practical life | p. 39 | |
| Arts and crafts | p. 44 | |
| Language | p. 46 | |
| An extra note on the outdoors and nature | p. 60 | |
| What about non-Montessori toys? | p. 62 | |
| Chapter 4 | Setting Up The Home | |
| Setting up Montessori-style spaces | p. 66 | |
| Room by room | p. 67 | |
| Entrance | p. 67 | |
| Living room | p. 67 | |
| Kitchen | p. 68 | |
| Eating area | p. 69 | |
| Bedroom | p. 69 | |
| Bathroom | p. 70 | |
| Arts and crafts area | p. 70 | |
| Cozy place for reading | p. 71 | |
| Outside | p. 71 | |
| General principles to keep in mind | p. 73 | |
| Tackling the clutter | p. 73 | |
| Making it cozy | p. 74 | |
| Setting up our home to save us work | p. 74 | |
| Sharing spaces | p. 75 | |
| Small spaces | p. 75 | |
| The importance of the home environment | p. 76 | |
| Home tour | p. 78 | |
| Chapter 5 | Raising A Curious Child Who Feels Seen And Heard | |
| Part 1 | Encouraging Curiosity In Our Child | |
| Five ingredients for curiosity | p. 86 | |
| Trust in the child | p. 86 | |
| A rich learning environment | p. 87 | |
| Time | p. 87 | |
| A safe and secure base | p. 87 | |
| Fostering a sense of wonder | p. 88 | |
| Seven principles for curious humans | p. 88 | |
| Follow the child | p. 88 | |
| Encourage hands-on learning | p. 89 | |
| Include the child in daily life | p. 90 | |
| Go slow | p. 91 | |
| Help me to help myself | p. 92 | |
| Encourage creativity | p. 94 | |
| Observation | p. 96 | |
| Part 2 | Accepting Our Child For Who They Are | |
| Give toddlers significance, belonging, and acceptance for who they are | p. 99 | |
| Be their translator | p. 100 | |
| Allow all feelings, but not all behavior | p. 101 | |
| Give our child feedback instead of praise | p. 102 | |
| Roles and labels | p. 104 | |
| Chapter 6 | Nurturing Cooperation And Responsibility In Our Child | |
| Part 1 | Cultivating Cooperation | |
| Why the Montessori approach does not use threats, bribes, or punishments | p. 108 | |
| Problem solving with our toddlers | p. 110 | |
| Ways to involve our child | p. 113 | |
| How we can talk to help them listen | p. 114 | |
| Managing expectations | p. 116 | |
| Bonus-write a note | p. 118 | |
| Part 2 | Setting Limits | |
| It's okay to set limits | p. 120 | |
| Be clear on the limits | p. 121 | |
| Follow through with kind and clear action | p. 122 | |
| Acknowledge negative feelings | p. 125 | |
| Dealing with tantrums | p. 126 | |
| Reconnecting once they are calm | p. 128 | |
| Helping them make amends | p. 128 | |
| Tips for setting limits | p. 130 | |
| A handy checklist for limits | p. 133 | |
| Chapter 7 | Putting It Into Practice | |
| Part 1 | Daily Care | |
| Daily rhythm | p. 136 | |
| Rituals | p. 138 | |
| Getting dressed and leaving the house | p. 139 | |
| Eating | p. 143 | |
| Sleeping | p. 147 | |
| Brushing teeth | p. 150 | |
| Part 2 | Dealing With Changes | |
| Toileting | p. 151 | |
| Saying goodbye to pacifiers | p. 154 | |
| Siblings | p. 155 | |
| Part 3 | Useful Skills For Our Toddlers To Learn | |
| Sharing | p. 161 | |
| Learning how to interrupt an adult | p. 162 | |
| Skills for introverted toddlers | p. 163 | |
| A hitting/biting/pushing/throwing phase | p. 165 | |
| Building concentration | p. 168 | |
| Dealing with frustration | p. 169 | |
| When our child is clingy | p. 170 | |
| Screen time | p. 172 | |
| Bilingualism | p. 173 | |
| Chapter 8 | Being The Adult | |
| Preparation of the adult | p. 178 | |
| Physical self-care | p. 179 | |
| Cultivate a learning mind-set | p. 180 | |
| Start and end the day right | p. 180 | |
| Practice presence | p. 182 | |
| Observation | p. 183 | |
| Fill our emotional bucket and our child's | p. 183 | |
| Slow down | p. 184 | |
| Be the child's guide | p. 186 | |
| Use our home as a helper | p. 187 | |
| Be honest | p. 188 | |
| Take responsibility for our life and choices | p. 188 | |
| Learn from our mistakes | p. 189 | |
| Celebrate where we are | p. 190 | |
| Self-awareness | p. 190 | |
| Keep practicing | p. 191 | |
| Chapter 9 | Working Together | |
| What about everyone else? | p. 194 | |
| Parents are people, too | p. 195 | |
| Referring one parent | p. 195 | |
| The key to working together as a family | p. 196 | |
| Getting family on board | p. 197 | |
| Grandparents and caregivers | p. 199 | |
| When there is conflict in the family | p. 200 | |
| Divorce does not have to be a dirty word | p. 201 | |
| Chapter 10 | What's Next | |
| Getting ready for preschool/school | p. 204 | |
| The coming years | p. 205 | |
| It's time for a change in education | p. 209 | |
| It's time for peace | p. 209 | |
| Real Stories | ||
| Home Tours And Quotes From Montessori Families | ||
| Australia | p. 212 | |
| Kylie, Aaron, Caspar, Otis, and Otto How We Montessori | ||
| Mongolia | p. 213 | |
| Enerel, Bayanaa, Nimo, and Odi Mininimoo | ||
| Canada | p. 214 | |
| Beth, Anthony, and Quentin Our Montessori Life | ||
| USA | ||
| Amy, James, Charlotte, and Simon Midwest Montessori | ||
| My family | p. 216 | |
| Simone, Oliver, and Emma Australia and the Netherlands | ||
| My classroom | p. 217 | |
| Jacaranda Tree Montessori | ||
| Amsterdam, the Netherlands | ||
| Further Reading | p. 218 | |
| Thank-Yous | p. 220 | |
| Appendix | ||
| Instead of this, say that | p. 224 | |
| Where to find Montessori materials and furniture | p. 226 | |
| About Montessori schools | p. 228 | |
| What to look for in a Montessori school | p. 228 | |
| What does a typical day at a Montessori school look like? | p. 229 | |
| Is Montessori suitable for every child? | p. 230 | |
| How does a child transition to a traditional school after being at Montessori? | p. 231 | |
| Feeling and needs | p. 232 | |
| Play-dough recipe | p. 234 | |
| List of Montessori activities for toddlers | p. 235 | |
| Index | p. 246 |
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