One of the most human and possibly most underappreciated milestones that children master in the beginning of their young life is the completion of the much anticipated (by their parents) toilet learning. Aside from sleep it is probably the most discussed, lamented and celebrated topic between parents and teachers in a Montessori toddler community. Whether … Continue reading Toilet Training
Seeing the True Child
How do we experience love coming to us from another? Often people will say “this person truly sees me for who I am”. One of the most important ways to “see” another is through listening and giving the other the gift of feeling heard. We feel that this other person gets us, he “sees” us. … Continue reading Seeing the True Child
Normalization
“How do you get them to do that?” Every now and then our school receives an unannounced visit from our State Licensing Analyst. Our analyst completes an inspection to make sure that we are following all childcare licensing regulations – everything from the expiration dates on the food in the refrigerator to the sign-in sheets … Continue reading Normalization
Eyes Wide Open
Being two years old is living with your eyes wide open! One of the delights of life (when you have the time) is taking a walk with the two year old in your life. You will discover many things you would otherwise miss: spider webs with drops of dew, a banana slug hidden beneath a … Continue reading Eyes Wide Open
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