12 Reason Why You Shouldn't Buy Your Child More Toys

#1. Lesser toys mean that children learn to be more creative

#2. Children learn to develop longer attention span

When too many toys are introduced into a child...

The Sensitive Periods

#1. Sensitivity to Touch

Children at birth take comfort in the feeling of a loving hand, as the mother caresses the child while bathing, while applying lotion or during breastfeeding. Touch is one of those gestures that eases and comforts a child. Research has proven even that touching a pre-mature baby in the incubator increases the chances of survival.

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The Freedom of Montessori

#1. The “Freedom with limits”

Freedom with limits in the Montessori Classroom is an empowering concept. It embraces the notion of the child as an explorer who is capable of learning and doing for themselves. Montessori encourages freedom within limits through the design of the prepared environment. Especially relevant is the low open shelves, logically ordered activities, and child-friendly work spaces of the Montessori classroom. In effect, this encourages the child to move freely aroun...

Montessori Apparatus - Pouring Exercise

#1. Pouring large beans

Learning eye-hand coordination is important in the overall development of all children. These can be achieved by doing certain activities. Pouring large beans is one of the first activities that can be done.

#2. P...