Y’all, I have to be honest: I haven’t gotten to reading any of Maria Montessori’s primary works yet. Most of my understanding of her method is based on secondary blogs and other moms. Am I missing the mark about following the child? What other thoughts do y’all have?
Hi Sarah, new here on your page but I enjoyed this article. I have three kids, two are old enough to be in Montessori elementary school. Safe to say, anyone applying Montessori (Or Mason, Or Classics, etc.) today is interpreting the principles and applying them into their own space/time in life. Certainly there is room for boundaries and discipline in Montessori and following the child. Perhaps the mother of a "social eater" will follow the child by making note of these patterns and behaviors they see in their kid. Following the child doesn't always mean letting kids make the final choice.
Y’all, I have to be honest: I haven’t gotten to reading any of Maria Montessori’s primary works yet. Most of my understanding of her method is based on secondary blogs and other moms. Am I missing the mark about following the child? What other thoughts do y’all have?
Hi Sarah, new here on your page but I enjoyed this article. I have three kids, two are old enough to be in Montessori elementary school. Safe to say, anyone applying Montessori (Or Mason, Or Classics, etc.) today is interpreting the principles and applying them into their own space/time in life. Certainly there is room for boundaries and discipline in Montessori and following the child. Perhaps the mother of a "social eater" will follow the child by making note of these patterns and behaviors they see in their kid. Following the child doesn't always mean letting kids make the final choice.