Montessori Parenting Tips

If you’ve decided to adopt the Montessori method in your home, well done! It is a wise investment in your child’s future. If you’re new to Montessori education, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the parenting tips. But, fret not, we can help. Here are 23 Montessori tips for parenting toddlers to pre-teens.

1. Research. Learn about Montessori education, methods, and philosophies.
2. Focus on the basics.
3. Ask your child for help.
4. Be consistent.
5. Be a role model.
6. Encourage creativity.
7. Be patient.
8. Give your child space.
9. Encourage communication.
10. Teach independence.
11. Keep it simple.
12. Take time and stand back.
13. Encourage movement.
14. Encourage choice.
15. Respect your child.
16. Teach responsibility.
17. Read, read, and read some more.
18. Teach safety.
19. Practice query-based learning.
20. Listen to your child.
21. Refrain from intervening when your child is struggling.
22. Explore nature.
23. Be loving and supportive.

We hope you found our list of 23 Montessori parenting tips helpful. Many of the tips might seem like no-brainers, but they can aid in your child’s development through awareness, understanding, and joy. If our article sparked your interest in Montessori education, give us a call. We’d be happy to discuss our Montessori methods and how they can help your child.