Title: Montessori from the Start
Author: Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen
Book Review
Focused specifically on the earliest years — from birth to age three — Montessori from the Start is one of the most practical and accessible guides available for parents wishing to bring Montessori principles into their home. It covers infant development, the prepared environment, practical life activities, and how to support independence at each stage. Written clearly and without jargon, it is an excellent starting point for families new to Montessori and a helpful reference for those already on the journey.
This post is intended for general informational purposes only; please consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your child’s individual needs.
4.5
It is excellent
Art activities that Montessori believes in give more freedom for expression and thus I would recommend using paints and various sizes of brushes, block crayons – for easy grip of the toddler, large chalk, and colored pencils. Offer this to the child in an open shelf and a child sized table and chair nearby.
For outdoor/gym activities, nature walks are good where you have an opportunity to name objects that are encountered. Going to the playground on a regular basis is also good as it beneficial for gross motor exercises. Having ball games, where the child can learn to throw and catch a ball is also great activity. Walking on a balance beam or even walking on a line drawn on the ground is also an excellent way for the child to learn balance. Action songs are also beneficial as they encourage various movements such as jumping and stretching out. Bikes are also great!
These are just some of the activities that you can do at home and we will research some more on ways that you can enhance gross motor development for your child.
i will “homeschool†my child, a toddler and want to know gym activities for him.
if you have art ideas as well that would be helpful.
This book so also great. I have read it over and over and high lighted specific lines for easy reference. It talks about how the environment should be and how to raise an efficient child to be independent.
I have a 2 year old and have read this book 3 times already! It gives very easy ideas that you can put into practice at home, from when they are new born to 3. It has made my life easier understanding the stages and needs that my child is going through and has enriched the time spent with my daughter, even now that we are approaching the terrible twos!