Anyone else Montessori?

arcook0307

I have spent days planning and we're trying to start this with DD (15 mo) at home.  Just wanted to see what others are doing.

 DD seems bored with toys as of late and would rather be in my purse, pulling up to see me on the couch, or chewing on the dog toys....  She just seems aimless to me?  I get on the floor and play with her as much as possible.  I'm 23 weeks prego so that isn't getting easier but I interact with her a lot.  I figured my time and hers could be put to good use.  I think the habits it creates will really come in handy once the new baby comes.  I'm beyond excited.

 

Anyone else do Montessori?  If you do Montessori, what websites/youtube channels do you like the best? 

thechickencoop

I have kind of the same questions pp has, just what exactly do you mean?  We do a lot of 'open-ended' activities here (well, as much as they can be for a one year old), so that he can find his own ways to use things.  We also have a lot of to

Netty_3

Our son goes to a Montessori school...have you thought about taking classes to implement it correctly?

Netty_3

I would really encourage reading up on it...it seems there are misconceptions, and the people teaching it are certified in this type of education. My husband is the head of school of a Montessori school. It's about setting up environments in the various

arcook0307

Well, I honestly don't have the time to devote to classes outside the home (right now) but I would LOVE to!  I wish there were something I could do online....  Maybe one day though.  For now, YouTube, blogs, and library books will have t

Netty_3

Yeah, the kids don't refer to it as play, but as "work". I just think there's a lot more to "Montessori" then something you plan on a whim. There's a lot of structure and method involved, and the environment is one of the biggest things that is neede

arcook0307

Netty_3:

Yeah, the kids don't refer to it as play, but as "work". I just think there's a lot more to "Montessori" then someth

bridein08

We do a bit of loosely based montessori inspired activities. I look at the supply website and model our activities after it. They are mostly homemade and cheap, easy. DS really enjoys it. I recommend looking up Montessori Meet Mot blog and on FB. She d

SusieBW

bridein08:

We do a bit of loosely based montessori inspired activities. I look at the supply website and model our activities

SusieBW

Kimbus22:

This is kind of where I'm at.  My kid is 19 months and I can't fathom trying to do "lessons" with him now,

SusieBW

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