What Is The Montessori Method? How Can It Help My Kid? |
By: Reily McGee
“So many parents have been saying I should try the Montessori Method for raising my kids but I have no clue what that is!” Boulder is no stranger to the Montessori Method. With the steady increase in child psychology along with continued efforts to improve early childhood education, the Montessori Method plugs a gap that had existed in that education, allowing for independence. The Basics Of The Montessori MethodThe Montessori Method of education is a system that allows young children to seek curiosity and activity in their developing natural interests rather than using formal teaching methods. Developed by physician Maria Montessori, there is a great emphasis placed on allowing children to engage with what they are naturally eager to learn.
A big part of Montessori philosophy assumes that children have a natural curiosity for knowledge. That makes this method a way of allowing them to seek out that curiosity and start developing decision making skills at an earlier stage in development than previously.
When it comes to the practice of this method, there are a few ways people have explore this option such as:
Whilst some of these are directed towards a classroom setting, many of these ideas can be brought into the home to help with a constructive, Montessori environment. Bringing The Montessori Method HomeFor starters, learning about the basics of modern child psychology from developmental psychologists like Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget as the Montessori Method shares and has developed alongside these theories of development. There are various online resources and books that can help further these understandings as well.
Next is working on providing an environment conducive to Montessori. The world should be the child’s to explore but should still exercise safety. A spacious, open, tidy, visually pleasing, simple environment for a child to engage with are ones most commonly found throughout Montessori schools. Limiting what materials are present allows for children to engage with imagination and play. Importantly, incorporating the natural world within this environment is important as part of the Montessori Method is a connection with the natural world. This is because this connection is believed to enhance one’s thinking but also create a bond to the world we all live in. A Place To Find MaterialsGrandrabbits has always committed itself to providing a safe environment for young people to grow in. That is why we offer a variety of toys from wooden to recycled materials to help aid in all sorts of parenting and teaching methods. Located in three locations-- Boulder, Broomfield, and Westminster Colorado-- we strive to allow children the ability to choose within our walls. Consider visiting us and finding out more about our offerings or exploring our website and finding materials that are right for you and your child! |