15 Montessori-Inspired Activities to foster Independence
Have you ever thought of applying the Montessori Approach in Childhood Learning? Have you asked yourself what are some ways to foster independence at an early age? After having a baby in 2018, I began searching about the Montessori Method and its Philosophy. I’ve read some books, listened to podcasts and have followed Montessori-Inspired activities online. I’m not a perfect mother and reading information related to it inspired me to seek more! It made me curious. What is it about? What do I get out of it? What is the philosophy about and what does it say? As you can remember, our first MomStar of the Month was featured in…
“A New Orientation” by Maria Montessori: Chapter 4
It’s been 2 weeks that I haven’t written about the Absorbent Mind book. Lots of exciting stuff are coming soon and it got me a little bit behind on this specific topic. However, I want to get back on track and continue what I have started: our Weekly Reading. In this Chapter, we’ll tackle about “A new orientation”. Dr.Maria Montessori wants to emphasize the impact of what we call “The Motherly Instincts” to her child. Here are some few lines that struck me most: “The child progresses towards life because the purpose of the child is the construction of man in the fullness of his strength and in the fullness…
The Absorbent Mind book by Maria Montessori: Chapter 3
Have you checked the Absorbent Mind book yet? It’s our 3rd week of reading! I’m so glad you’re still here with us. If so, has Maria Montessori touched you in some ways? Are you thinking to apply any of her philosophies to your children? This week, we will tackle “The Periods of Growth”. If you have been following me from the start, we have gone through Chapter 1: The Child and the World Reconstructed and Chapter 2: Education for Life. The significant lessons I’ve learned in this Chapter are: “There are different types of psyche and different types of mind at different periods of life.” “Growth is a succession of births.…
MomStar of the Month: A Mom of 2 expands Montessori Learning at Home to her community
April is here and I am so thrilled to kick off our very 1st MomStar of the Month! From being a wife, a nurse, a Montessori inspired mother to a SaveMom entrepreneur and a Playgroup organizer, Karen Zaragoza has influenced many Filipino moms in her Montreal community. Her feed @iamthekheeng in Instagram needs no introduction. From captivating day to day posts of her children’s activities to instantly inviting materials of Montessori Education, she has shared her passion, full of educational pieces to moms like me, who wants to start Early Childhood Learning at home, the Montessori way. When I contacted her for the feature, she gladly accepted the collaboration,…
The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori: Chapter 2
Have you started the Absorbent Mind Book yet? Do you need more inspiration to explore Maria Montessori's learning approach? If not, check out Chapter 1 here. We're now on our 2nd Week of reading and I'm excited to share the insights of Chapter 2. It talks about: Education for Life.
The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori:Chapter 1
Have you heard about the Montessori approach in raising a child? I haven’t until I became a parent myself. I’m a first time mom and I’ve been seeing a lot of information about Child Development. I am obviously overwhelmed especially that Social Media has taken over and I don’t even know which one to follow. I found a lot of resources on Instagram and joined Facebook groups relating specifically to Parenting, the Montessori way. It made me curious. What is it about? What do I get out of it? What is her philosophy and what does it say? Luckily, I was able to connect with a former nursing schoolmate. She…
