Bookmark Us- A simple wooden A-frame would suffice for a child to look up and try to grasp. There is no need for fancy plastic ones that may break easily. Fluffy toys, cloth books, small rattles and crocheted soft balls will allow the children to practice their grasp and use hands.
- A silver rattle is especially wonderful for a young baby since it engages a lot of the senses. It has to be small and light enough for the baby to grasp it for a few moments at first and longer and longer later on. It can also provide auditory stimulation as it makes a soft sound and it can give sense of hot and cold as the child mouths it.
- Wooden toys in particular are aesthetically beautiful, last long and gives the child as different more natural texture than most plastic toys would. A child will try to do many things to the toys so they have to be strong enough to withstand the child’s growing years.
- Mobiles are also particularly wonderful for children this age. These mobiles can be contrasting colours to attract the child’s gaze, black and white or even simply just different colours in a banner. Mobiles that reflect natural light will also be attractive to babies.
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7 responses so far ↓
1 Fayzeh // Oct 26, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I admire this method of learning. Thank to Dr. Maria Montessori.
2 samhita bhattacharjee // Apr 22, 2010 at 8:35 pm
being a montessorian by myself i think Dr. maria montessori propounded best method of education
3 Tasneem // Aug 3, 2010 at 12:28 am
Being a montessorian myself I am nothing but jealous that I was not educated in this way..but on the other hand really happy that I got the priviledge to do my certificate as well as diploma in ECE.
4 latoya charles // Sep 4, 2010 at 10:19 am
montessori method is one of the best to help develop your child in the right way
5 DOMINIKUS ARIN // Mar 23, 2011 at 12:59 pm
BEING A MONTESSORIAN IS A MUST FOR MOTHERS AND FATHERS. I AS A FATHER OF FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD REALLY REALLY ADMIRE THIS METHODE OF LEARNING. THANKS A LOT TO DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
6 DOMINIKUS ARIN // Mar 23, 2011 at 1:08 pm
BEING A MONTESSORIAN IS A MUST FOR MOTHERS AND FATHERS. I AS A FATHER OF FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD REALLY ADMIRE THIS METHOD OF LEARNING. THANKS A LOT TO DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
7 Reny Alex // Dec 28, 2011 at 1:18 am
Montessori Method is one of the best method of learning for a child.
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