How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way PDF
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HOW TO RAISE AN AMAZING CHILD EMONTESSORIY H A W T US_001_Half_Title.indd 1 29/11/16 2:40 pm US_002-003_Title.indd 2 29/11/16 2:40 pm HOW TO RAISE AN AMAZING CHILD EMONTESSORIY H A W T TIM SELDIN PRESIDENT OF THE MONTESSORI FOUNDATION US_002-003_Title.indd 3 29/11/16 2:40 pm US_004-005_Contents.indd 4 29/11/16 2:40 pm contents 6 Author’s introduction 116 Coping with family change 118 Sidestepping tantrums why Montessori? 124 A positive approach to discipline 128 Understanding your child’s personality 10 The highs and lows of parenting 132 Teaching lessons in grace and courtesy 12 What is Montessori? 136 Solving problems at the peace table 14 Sensitive periods for learning 140 Taking control of the television 18 How a child’s brain develops 142 Managing screen time 20 The magic of Montessori schools 24 Right from the beginning 32 Your growing baby exploring the wider world 34 Making your home child-friendly 146 Children are little scientists 36 Planning the perfect first bedroom 150 Working in the family garden 40 Adapting your home to a growing child 154 Taking a walk in the forest 48 Watch and follow your child 158 Make your own nature museum 160 Playing nature-based party games discovery through the senses 164 Making cultures come alive 52 Building sensory awareness 168 A Montessori birthday party 54 How babies experience their world 58 Basket of treasures the best time to learn 62 Sensory activities that help children learn 174 The foundations for learning 182 The writing road to reading let me do it 188 First steps to mathematics 78 Help me to do it myself 192 Exploring science in your home 80 Children love to work and play 196 Developing executive functions 88 Getting a handle on bathroom skills 198 Is Montessori right for your child? 94 The art of getting dressed 100 Helping out around the house 202 Find an activity keeping the peace 204 Index 110 Create a loving climate 207 Imprint 114 Finding a common parenting style 208 Websites and acknowledgments US_004-005_Contents.indd 5 29/11/16 2:40 pm how to raise an amazing child introduction I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t involved in the world of Montessori—for me it is a way of life. This book is a compilation of my personal experience Young children may be cared for by a parent, as a young child, as a father, as a Montessori guide, grandparent, or by a nanny or sitter at home, or in and as something of a coach to many families who a child care center or home daycare. have sought a better way to raise their children in In many countries, divorce is common. Many a spirit of kindness, partnership, and respect. Much parents juggle the responsibilities of work and of what I have learned came from observing and parenting in a single-parent household, or co-parent listening to my children, and from my mistakes. in separate households while trying to provide Being a parent is a full-time job. Once upon stability and consistency for their children. a time, raising a family seemed straightforward. Meanwhile, we are given constant reminders Moms stayed at home and looked after the on the internet, on TV, and in the media that the children, while dads went out to work. Children right environment and experiences are crucially were generally obedient, if only because their important for infants, toddlers, and young children. parents kept a tight rein on their activities and We learn that children’s brains are programmed punished them severely if they went astray. to learn, but only if they are stimulated at an early Today, there are all sorts of families—single age. As if we did not have enough guilt before, now working moms, stay-at-home dads, families where we get to worry about whether we are good enough children have two moms or two dads, and families as early childhood parent-educators. with three or more generations living together. Most of us long to give our children the best In many families, a parent is not at home all day; home environment that we possibly can, within both parents may have a career or business, or the limits of our time and resources. It is also true they may have to work just to make ends meet. that every parent is a teacher. The mission that 6 US_006-007_Introduction.indd 6 30/11/16 6:28 pm introduction “Most of us long to give our children the best home environment that we possibly can.” we have undertaken is not simply to feed, cuddle, and protect our children. We also need to teach them to become independent, self-confident, successful adults, who are happy and fulfilled in their lives. While that journey takes many years, it helps to have some idea of where you are heading and why we do what we do along the way. If you have a young child and are eager for a fresh perspective and some practical suggestions, then this book is for you. It is filled not only with ideas for activities to do together, but with a message that life can be celebrated. The small everyday things that we can do to mark special occasions and to reaffirm our love for one another can make all the difference in the world, both for your child, and for your own life as a mom or dad. Tim Seldin President, The Montessori Foundation 7 US_006-007_Introduction.indd 7 30/11/16 6:28 pm US_008-009_Why_Montessori_Opener.indd 8 28/11/16 5:10 pm
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