Abstract/Notes: The world of infants and toddlers is a world of unflagging curiosity and discovery. They are compelled to go, with boundless energy, after the skills that they need for the future. When they are allowed to accumulate as rich and as multifaceted a bundle of formative experiences as possible, teachers expand the material that they have to construct themselves. In practicing the discipline of being nonessential in classrooms, teachers teach children to trust their interests and the value of their hands-on experience. And in turn, the children teach themselves everything they need to know in order to become the people that they will be. The author shares her beliefs in using the Montessori Method to teach infants and toddlers to teach themselves.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: In this article, the author presents the 12 benefits of playing as a reference and guide for teachers in helping young children develop their cognitive skills, motor ability, socio-emotional, and academic development during play time. The following 12 benefits are described: (1) Play Enhances Bodily Gracefulness; (2) Play Promotes Social Skills; (3) Play Sharpens Cognitive and Language Skills; (4) Play Teaches Gender Roles; (5) Play Develops Understanding of Number and Time Concepts; (6) Play Promotes Spatial Understanding; (7) Play Prompts Causality Reasoning; (8) Sociodramatic Play Clarifies the World of Pretend Versus Real; (9) Play Enriches Sensory and Aesthetic Appreciation; (10) Play Extends Attention Span, Persistence, and Sense of Mastery; (11) Children Express Emotions through Play; and (12) Play Deepens a Child?s Sense of Serenity and Joy.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Abstract/Notes: This articles describes the learning process of infants and toddlers and provides tips that parents and caregivers can use to promote the development of rich language skills, as well as an abiding passion for learning. From the earliest days, talking with babies encourages their knowledge of words. Singing and reading books increases their literacy learning. By their first birthdays, many babies have special picture books they want to hear over and over. Language is great power! The loving and intimate ways chosen to share language will ensure that infants and toddlers develop language skills, language eloquence, and an abiding appreciation of and delight in books.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: Advice for Working with Toddlers The Montessori Toddler: A Parents Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being By Simone Davies Illustrations by Hiyoko Imai Workman Publishing Company 256 pages, paperback $19.95 During her workshop at The Montessori Event, in Washington, D.C., this past March, Simone Davies articulated the benefits of making Montessori accessible to all families and the importance of working in partnership with parents. While Davies does indeed focus mostly on activities for toddlers in the latter chapter, an easy entry point for many parents, she includes a list of "Some AtHome Practical Life Activities by Age" (pp. 42-43), which gives examples of how to increase the challenge of activities as children get older. The book covers a full breadth of topics, including key principles of Montessori, such as the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, the prepared environment, freedom within limits, and fostering the child's independence.

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

ISSN: 1054-0040

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: includes photo

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246

Language: English

ISSN: 1071-6246