Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home—while turning the whole idea of the “terrible twos” on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child—and in yourself. Specific Montessori skills—the winter coat flip; getting your toddler to pour his or her own water and clean up whatever spills might occur. And it goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child’s guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behavior without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage. It’s also that rare parenting book that’s beautiful to look at, with a bright, airy design and simple color illustrations and photographs.

I’m going to tell you the secret of Montessori in a single sentence. Yes, you read that correctly... just one and right on the very first page of the book. Introduce your child to the world of Montessori with "25 Montessori Activities for Toddlers: Mindful and Creative Montessori Activities to Foster Independence, Curiosity, and Early Learning at Home." This quick-to-read guide offers a thoughtfully curated collection of Montessori-based activities tailored to children aged 1 to 6 years. Key features of the book: A diverse range of Montessori activities to ignite curiosity and stimulate fine motor skills, pre-reading and pre-math abilities. Mindfully crafted experiences that empower young learners to become independent thinkers and active explorers. Practical tips on setting up a nurturing environment at home to maximize your child's learning potential. Clear instructions for each activity, making it easy for parents to guide their children's exploration. Activities for language development and enhancing cognitive skills through engaging and interactive tasks. Encouraging a lifelong love of learning by instilling a deep appreciation for the world around them. Promoting independence, curiosity, and early learning in a harmonious and fulfilling manner. Empowering parents to be confident guides on their child's journey of discovery and growth. Immerse your child in a nurturing environment of curiosity, creativity, and independence. Explore a selection of Montessori activities that ignite a sense of wonder, enhance fine motor skills, and nurture language development. From daily routines to practical life skills, these hands-on experiences empower young learners to become independent thinkers and active explorers. Discover Montessori activities that cultivate cognitive development and instill a lifelong love of learning. Teach your toddler a deeper appreciation for the world around them as they embark on a Montessori journey of discovery and growth. Gain practical insights into setting up your home to maximize your child's learning potential. With clear instructions and tips, this book offers an enriching experience for both parent and child, creating a harmonious and fulfilling learning environment. Get to know the Montessori Method and shape your child's early years with these mindful and creative activities. Foster independence, curiosity, and early learning at home with "25 Montessori Activities for Toddlers." Other books in the series Montessori Activity Books for Home and School Practical Guide to the Montessori Method at Home Montessori Reading Workbook Montessori Math Workbook Montessori Spanish Workbook

Help toddlers learn and develop with the Montessori method Some of children's most important social and emotional developments happen during their toddler years. Encourage learning and inspire discovery at home with this toddler activity book based on the Montessori method, a child-centered and scientifically based approach to engaging kids in their own development. From moving to music to creating a suncatcher and playing card games, this wide range of fun activities for toddlers will foster independence and build confidence. Discover a Montessori activity book that includes: Purposeful exercises—Each activity focuses on a specific developmental skill and provides clear instructions on how to carry out the activities in the Montessori way. Key learning areas—Exercises are organized into five learning areas based on Montessori principles: motor skills, art, daily or practical life, sensory stimulation, and language. Tips and modifications—Find pointers for using everyday household items to prepare the exercises in this toddler activity book, and learn how to increase or decrease an activity's level of difficulty. Support and encourage children's natural development with The Montessori Toddler Activity Book.

It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development. Including how to: Prepare yourself for parenthood–physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you. Create Montessori spaces in your home, including “yes” spaces where nothing is off-limits. Set up activities that encourage baby’s movement and language development at their own pace Raise a secure baby who’s ready to explore the world with confidence.

A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.

For the first time, Basic Montessori opens the celebrated philosophy and method to a more general public. David Gettman has devised a clear and modern explanation of Montessori's revolutionary ideas about early intellectual development, and provides a step-by-step guide to the Montessori learning activities most commonly used with under-fives. These include activities for introducing reading and writing, counting and decimal concepts, science, and geography, as well as activities that help develop the child's practical and sensorial skills.

When quality time is in short supply, this practical parenting book will help you give your child the best possible start in achieving essential skills and developing greater understanding of the world around them. From brushing teeth to growing a sunflower, simple activities with illustrated instructions will help you guide your child in developing and exploring their senses, co-ordination, language skills, numeracy and science interests.