Maria Montessori

The Success (or Failure) of the Toddler Table

August 20, 2009

At 21 months of age my daughter has begun eating her meals at her own toddler table. Maria Montessori calls this the weaning table and actually advocates introducing it much earlier than 2 years of age, say around 4-8 months old. The table is Montessori’s replacement for the highchair. Her take on the whole table [...]

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Brushing Teeth: Learning to Brush at an Early Age!

April 28, 2009

At less that two years old, my daughter, who sees me and my husband brushing our teeth each morning (she’s usually asleep by the time we do it at night) has taken a keen interest in the toothbrush.  On a recent playdate, she even convinced her friend to join in on the fun. Since we’re [...]

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The Walking Wonder: How Learning to Walk Changes Everyone

March 26, 2009

At 16 1/2 months, my daughter is an expert walker. In fact she even runs on occasion, though not nearly as fast and often as her friend, Sadie (pictured at right) who seems to prefer to run every where she goes, little pigtails bouncing with each step. With my daughter firmly in Stage 5 development [...]

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Eating the Montessori way: we tried and tried, and then broke all the rules

January 29, 2009

I have an affection for raising our daughter in the Montessori way and have tried, as you may have figured out, to follow the rules but wind up modifying them to fit our needs. I’m certain Maria Montessori would turn over in her grave if she knew we called what we do “Montessori.” Regardless, this [...]

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