Some Things to Remember

Dr. Montessori reminded the adults who are responsible for children of the following:

Each child matures and develops at a rate different from that of others-and the rate changes over time; thus, comparing children of the same age does not produce useful information but can lead to anxiety.

At school, the children are encouraged rather than pushed. The same should occur at home.

Do not do anything for your child that he/she can do for him/herself.

Let your child use real objects rather than toy versions whenever possible.

Your child prefers to use the objects he or she sees adults handling.

Concentrate on strengthening and helping the development of what is good in the child so that its presence may leave less and less space for the inappropriate.