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1 February, 2015 By Simone Davies

My favourite recipe for getting cooperation from my kids

Getting cooperation from kids can be a constant struggle. So I’ve put together my favourite tips into a tried and true recipe that I hope you will also enjoy!

Click here to download and print: colour version or b&w version for easy printing.

Or pin it for later: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/111745634480264950/

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Filed Under: Montessori, Parenting Tagged With: cooperation, Infographic, Positive parenting

6 June, 2014 By Simone Davies

Age Appropriate Chores for Children

It is amazing what young children take joy in doing. Here is a list of age appropriate chores for children.

Some people might read these lists and not believe it is possible. But if you would like your child to not only do these chores, but enjoy contributing to the household, follow these tips:

    1. Never force the child – you can do these alongside each other or step in when they need help
    2. Look for child-sized brooms, mops and utensils to give the greatest success
    3. Slow down taking time to show your child how to do these tasks
    4. Keep your movements slow, and limit talking at the same time – makes it easier for them to copy you
    5. Makes chores around the house lots more fun if there is a little one alongside trying it out too
    6. Let go of perfection – you may find that the spill is not completely wiped up, there is water at the bottom of the pot plant etc.
    7. Scaffold skills – start with one step at a time and build on it
    8. Enjoy yourselves – if it starts to feel like hard work, come back to it in a couple of weeks

To download as a pdf, click here. For a black & white version, click here.

How do you include your child around the home? I’m sure you have some great ideas. Please post them to our Facebook page.

And if you have found this infographic useful, you might also be interested in our other most popular articles:

* A Montessori approach to toilet training
* My top Ikea picks for Montessori children
* Montessori activities for travelling with kids

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If you have any specific questions about Montessori, please feel free to email me.

Age Appropriate Chores for Children
Age Appropriate Chores for Children

 

How do you include your child around the home? I’m sure you have some great ideas. Please post them to our Facebook page.



Filed Under: child development, inspiration, Montessori, Parenting Tagged With: Chores, daily life, Infographic, Montessori, Parenting, Positive parenting

24 September, 2013 By Simone Davies

i ♥ amsterdam and infographics

I love infographics and I love Amsterdam. So if you are like me, here are some fun statistics.

from http://www.amsterdam.nl/actueel/vijfsterrenstad
from http://www.amsterdam.nl/actueel/vijfsterrenstad

Filed Under: Amsterdam Tagged With: Infographic

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The Montessori Toddler book, by Simone Davies


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* Learn to understand your toddler better
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* Help you bring Montessori into your home from conception, birth and the first year
* Learn how to show your baby respect the Montessori way
* Set up your home for your baby with a lot less than you think
* See how capable your baby is and learn to follow their interests and timeline
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