I've been learning about Montessori, and have started instituting a few of the learnings with our 11 month old. It turns out he really enjoys "problems" that he can concentrate on, like putting a top on a water bottle, as long as momma can restrain the impulse to help. ![]()
I'd love to find more age-appropriate opportunities for concentration to introduce him to, now and over the next 2 years until he is old enough to attend a "traditional" Montessori school. However, most Montessori information is for ages 3 and up. Does anyone have any resources or a source for materials that would help me understand age appropriate activities?
Re: Montessori resource/materials for 0-3?
The Sew Liberated blog has some good information and activities, and she links to a lot of other resources as well. She was a montessori teacher prior to becoming a mother :-)
www.sewliberated.typepad.com
The book How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way is good.
Thank you! I was just reading reviews on Amazon... that looks good, as does "Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under Fives"... I'll check them out!
I'm going to make an AWESOME big brother.
I have a pdf full of resources if you're interested. Not all montessori, and not all under 3, but chock full of greatness.
I also have a homeschool pinboard on pintrest. most of it is probably a little old for now, but I like to have things Baz can grow into: https://pinterest.com/embrita/homeschool/
PM me and I can email you the pdf. :-)
I sent you a PM. Can you email it to me too? Thanks!