Been a long few months and feeling tired and frustrated?
Let’s shift the scenario! Montessori approaches to the rescue!
Stacey Band, founder of Home Day Hero, has 11 years of teaching experience, is a certified Montessori teacher, holds degrees in Child Development and Public Administration, and is also a mom of two. She loves helping parents identify opportunities and guiding children to learn about their potential. In this article, Stacey offers us invaluable ways to promote independence in our children by empowering them!
3 Categorizes of Activities to Promote Independence:
1. Care of Self: How can your child take part in some of the daily routines and help themselves?
-Set out two interchangeable outfits, so the child can choose from these limited options.
-In the bathroom is hand soap accessible? Can they reach the water faucet or do they need a step stool? Is there a hand towel that is positioned low enough for the child to reach independently?
-In the kitchen area, is there a space available for small plates, bowls, and eating utensils? If these items are available, are there also a limited number of breakfast food items that are available to enjoy?
2.Care of Others: In what ways can your child help others?
-Assist with food prep related activities
-Help put cleaned groceries away
-Assist in matching socks or folding small cloths
3.Care of our Environment: How can your child care for their environment or their belongings within your home?
-Return toys and books to shelf or bin
-Take dirty dishes to the sink
-Place shoes, coats, bags in a set location
By making slight modifications, you create an environment where the child can learn to function independently; even if an adult is overseeing the activities, the child is interacting with the environment. These opportunities should be created by utilizing items that you already have available and positioning or organizing them safely, while providing accessibility.
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Home Day Hero is committed to building strong foundations for young children through supporting adults and empowering children through Montessori Inspired Solutions. Children learn best through interactive hands-on experiences. What can we do to enrich the environments of our children, so they can enjoy first-hand experiences with their world? How can we provide children with these experiences in a safe and controlled environment, while also allowing children freedom? Explore the possibilities with Home Day Hero, Montessori Inspired Solutions. More than 50 FREE articles at: www.homedayhero.com
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