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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; CHAPTER 1: Introduction; Let's change the way we see toddlers; Why I love toddlers; What we need to know about toddlers; Parenting the Montessori toddler; Getting the most out of this book; CHAPTER 2: Introduction to Montessori; A brief history of Montessori; Traditional education vs Montessori education; Some Montessori principles; CHAPTER 3: Montessori Activities for Toddlers; Montessori activities for the whole child; What makes an activity Montessori?; How to show the child an activity; General principles to keep in mind

How to set up an activityTypes of activities; 01 / Eye-hand coordination; 02 / Music and movement; 03 / Practical life; 04 / Arts and Crafts; 05 / Language; An extra note on the outdoors and nature; What about non-Montessori toys?; CHAPTER 4: Setting Up the Home; Setting up Montessori-style spaces; Room by room; Entrance; Living room; Kitchen; Eating area; Bedroom; Bathroom; Arts and crafts area; Cozy place for reading; Outside; General principles to keep in mind; Tackling the clutter; Making it cozy; Setting up our home to save us work; Sharing spaces; Small spaces

The importance of the home environmentHome tour; CHAPTER 5: Raising a Curious Child Who Feels Seen and Heard; PART ONE: Encouraging curiosity in our child; Five ingredients for curiosity; 1. Trust in the child; 2. A rich learning environment; 3. Time; 4. A safe and secure base; 5. Fostering a sense of wonder; Seven principles for curious humans; 1. Follow the child; 2. Encourage hands-on learning; 3. Include the child in daily life; 4. Go slow; 5. Help me to help myself; 6. Encourage creativity; 7. Observation; PART TWO: Acceepting our child for who they are

Give toddlers significance, belonging, and acceptance for who they areBe their translator; Allow all feelings, but not all behavior; Give our child feedback instead of praise; Roles and labels; CHAPTER 6: Nurturing Cooperation and Responsibility In Our Child; PART ONE: Cultivating Cooperation; Why the Montessori approach does not use threats, bribes, or punishments; Problem solving with our toddlers; Ways to involve our child; How we can talk to help them listen; Managing expectations; Bonus-Write a note; PART TWO: Setting Limits; It's okay to set limits; Be clear on the limits

Follow through with kind and clear actionAcknowledge negative feelings; Dealing with tantrums; Reconnecting once they are calm; Helping them make amends; Tips for setting limits; A handy checklist for limits; CHAPTER 7: Putting It Into Practice; PART ONE: Daily Care; Daily rhythm; Rituals; Getting dressed and leaving the house; Eating; Sleeping; Brushing teeth; PART TWO: Dealing with Changes; Toileting; Saying goodbye to pacifiers; Siblings; PART THREE: Useful Skills for Our Toddlers to Learn; Sharing; Learning how to interrupt an adult; Skills for introverted toddlers

A inspiring, beautifully-designed guide for parents of toddlers looking to bring the principles of Montessori education--curiosity, independence, respect--into their daily lives.

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