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03 December

Toddler Toileting

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Reproduced with permission from Molly Schaot’s At Home With Toddlers, Waypoint Montessori
In Montessori pedagogy, we use a child-led approach to toileting. We do not use rewards, nor do we attempt to completely upend a child’s daily life by

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23 January

On the Topic of Toileting

  • Posted by Quest Montessori School
  • Categories Parenting, Montessori, Primary, Toddler

by Catherine McTamaney, Ed.D. Throw away the M&M’s! Or, at least hide them in the cabinet to enjoy. Helping your child to master the toilet doesn’t require candy, stickers and rewards. Children have a natural desire to care for their bodies. […]

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16 January

The “Practical Life” of the Montessori Toddler

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Practical Life activities are the activities of everyday life and they are involved  in all aspects of life. The child observes these activities in the environment and gains knowledge through the real experience of how to accomplish life skills in […]

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14 January

Montessori Basics: What is ‘Practical Life’?

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  • Categories Parenting, Primary, Toddler, Upper Elementary

As Montessorians we believe education is more than just academics.  We aim to nurture not only the intellect, but the development of the whole child in an effort to prepare them for all aspects of life. Practical life in Montessori […]

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06 November

Toddlers and Toilet Training

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“There should be no pressure, no reward or punishment, no adult deciding when the child should learn to use the potty. The environment is prepared and the child is free to explore and imitate in these natural developmental stages.” (The

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20 September

The Quest Montessori Day: Toddlers

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Busy, Busy. The Toddlers are very busy from the time they walk in their classroom until the time they leave in the afternoon.  As your toddler enters the classroom they are learning to put their belongings in their cubbies and […]

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09 September

7 Ways to Promote Independence

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You probably know that encouraging independence is a hallmark of Montessori education and parenting young children. The best way to teach our children to do things for themselves is to create supportive structures in which they can gradually depend on […]

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23 May

The Importance of Outdoor Play for Toddlers

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Giving toddlers the opportunity to freely explore and play outdoors is more important now than ever before. There are so many benefits to allowing toddlers to play outside on a daily basis. Outdoor play impacts children’s development in more ways

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04 April

Grace & Courtesy: The Toddler Experience

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“Grace & Courtesy” is an integral part of the Montessori curriculum, beginning in the early childhood classrooms and continuing through the elementary levels. The name is almost a misnomer because it gives the impression of being rooted in politeness (which […]

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14 February

Practical Life: What It’s All About

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“…but I know happiness does not come with things. It can come from work and pride in what you do.” ~ Ghandi

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