Thanks for the great tips, and the great video! One suggestion: maybe you can put a link to montessori notebook website in the description or/and a clickable area on the address at the end of the video to easily access the website.
Benoit Brochier Thanks for the suggestion. I've added a link to the website in the description + I'll take a look how to add the clickable address at the end. Cheers!
Trinut Vijitporn Thanks! I'm so pleased you liked it. Hoping to make some new videos soon! Are you subscribed to receive updates? Or let me know if you'd like me to add you to my e-newsletter.
I bought it from a stationery store here in Amsterdam. If you search for coin box with slot you should be able to find one on Amazon or nearby you. Good luck!
The first thing would be to get Montessori training, find a location, purchase materials, design your space for independence, get the word out and enjoy every day :)
Sorry for the delay - just seeing this question. Usually we would have a 3 hour work period in the morning with activities for language, practical life, eye-hand coordination, music and movement, art and craft. A break for lunch. And another work period in the afternoon. In the work period, the children choose freely from the work materials in the classroom and return them to the shelves when complete.
Hi Lababa, I would really recommend following the AMI Montessori training for Assistants to Infancy. Working with toddlers is quite different to working with preschoolers. These articles about our classroom may also help: trilliummontessori.org/montessori-toddler-classroom-amsterdam/ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g_R58Gbe9Jg.html www.themontessorinotebook.com/tour-montessori-toddler-classroom-amsterdam/ Hope this helps!
Hi Anastasia, We have out just a few activities at a time. So you choose ones that they are working to master rather than ones that they are likely to get bored with. We like saying "a place for everything and everything in its place". The kids then learn where things go. If you did want to put out sand, maybe limit it to the amount you are happy to clean up, supervise and show her how to use it properly (and make it inviting for her to help clean up too). Hope this helps!
Hi. My grandson is almost 3 and I speak to him plain and simple. They can understand. I repeat the things I teach him throughout the day. We have areas for crafts, reading and play. He knows I do not take the crafts out until we are seated at the table with apron on and newspapers spread out on the floor. If he disobeys and takes it elsewhere then I promptly pick up the crafts and they go back in the bin and return to the top shelf I explain why we had to stop the activity. I tell him it's ok to feel sad or mad but he has to follow the rules. I always have him tidy up after an activity with my help.
