My Confessions of a Montessori Mom podcast with me, Lisa Nolan of Montessori for the Earth, offers Montessori tips, advice, and more for parents, homeschoolers, and daycare providers of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and lower elementary children.
I've read several books so far about Montessori and I am slowly
implementing it into my routine with my son (he is 13-months-old
now)...I get a little nervous as I wonder if I'm missing those windows
of opportunity...however I don't see him ever really getting absorbed
and concentrating on any one item...And I'm having a hard time rotating
items mostly because I don't know what to rotate with as he doesn't seem
to like anything...I also get worried that I should forgo safety and
allow him to explore--instead, I feel like I'm backtracking and saying no
to things, but I try to remember that I'm a mom first and a teacher
second.
Exploring is the key for your 13-month-old
son, especially gross motor and oral (mouthing). So try to... Keep reading at my sister blog, Montessori for the Earth!
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