The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being
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Toddlers learn best when they touch things, smell things, hear things, taste things, and see things. To raise curious learners, look for ways to provide hands-on, firsthand experiences for them.
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“Teach by teaching, not by correcting.”
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Look at the process, not the result. Focus on our child’s effort by describing their effort. “You made big circles.” “I see you mixed these two colors.” •
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Praise can actually take the joy away, with children looking to us for reassurance rather than experiencing delight at what they have achieved.
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We are enough. We are doing our best.