{"id":2891,"date":"2023-09-01T07:01:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T07:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montessorilearning.ca\/?p=2891"},"modified":"2023-09-01T09:55:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T09:55:18","slug":"five-fun-montessori-activities-for-toddlers-to-bring-into-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montessorilearning.ca\/five-fun-montessori-activities-for-toddlers-to-bring-into-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Fun Montessori Activities for Toddlers to Bring into the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u201cI want to do it all by myself<\/strong>!\u201d These are words often said by determined toddlers, ready to take over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your little one is striving for independence, as young children tend to do, then Montessori activities are the perfect answer. These activities are not only engaging, fun, and full of learning, but they also meet your child\u2019s deep need to feel independent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether your child attends a Montessori preschool program<\/a> or you simply want to bring some Montessori activities for toddlers into your home, we\u2019ve put together some fun activities to try. You probably already have most of the items you need to get started! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before diving into the activities, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that Montessori<\/a> activities are presented in a very special way. If you\u2019re not sure how to do it, don\u2019t worry! We\u2019re here to help. First, prepare the materials. Then, invite your child to the activity. If your child doesn\u2019t want to participate, that\u2019s ok! Simply wait and try it again at another time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When your child is ready, here are some other tips to make sure your activity goes well. When presenting a Montessori activity to a toddler, it\u2019s best to demonstrate more and talk less. Toddlers are still developing language skills<\/a>, so it can be confusing for them if you give a long list of instructions. Instead, invite them to watch you do the activity and then ask them if they\u2019d like a turn. You can say something like, \u201cI\u2019ll go first, and then you can try!\u201d Finally, let your child repeat the activity as long as they\u2019d like, or as long as possible. Toddlers can often achieve their best concentration if adults are nearby, but not hovering over them. So, while your toddler is working, you might get some chores done in the same room or read a book. Then, when your child is finished, you can clean up the materials together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are five fun Montessori activities for toddlers to try with your little one. These activities are all appropriate for children aged two and up. You know your child best, so pick an activity that you think they\u2019ll enjoy and succeed with. Most of all, have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Materials: <\/strong>Child-sized table, child-safe knife, stool, ingredients for snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Do It:<\/strong> Pick a snack that your child would enjoy. Some examples are sliced fruit with yogurt and granola, sliced cucumber, crackers with cream cheese, or mini sandwiches. Many children especially enjoy using cookie cutters to cut out pieces of bread. Then, they can spread cream cheese, peanut butter, or jam on the bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set out the materials on a child-sized table. Show your child how to prepare the snack. For example, bananas and strawberries are easy for toddlers to chop with a bread knife or child-safe knife. Demonstrate how to slice them and invite your child to try. Then, invite your child to spoon some yogurt into a small bowl and arrange the fruit on top. Finally, sprinkle some granola onto the snack. Invite your child to enjoy their snack. Then, clean up together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other snacks and meals can be prepared in a similar manner. If possible, keep supplies and snacks where your child can easily access them. For example, you can store a few plates, cups, and some cutlery in a low cupboard. Also, add some crackers or non-perishable items there. You can keep fresh fruit in a basket on a child-sized table. Or, keep cold items on a low shelf in your refrigerator. As your child learns to prepare more and more snacks, you can provide more supplies and show your child how to access them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits: <\/strong>Cooking<\/a> and preparing snacks with children brings many benefits! This Montessori activity for toddlers helps children build practical skills, improve their hand-eye coordination, improve hand strength, and become more independent. Plus, research<\/a> shows that when children cook, they tend to enjoy healthier diets and be more willing to try vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Materials:<\/strong> A shoe-string, large wooden beads, a basket<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Do It:<\/strong> Place the materials in a basket. Tie a knot on one end of the shoestring. Then, demonstrate how to add a bead to the shoestring. Invite your child to try the activity. When finished, your child can remove the beads from the string again and repeat the activity if desired. Finally, find a place in the house to keep this Montessori activity where your child can easily access it and do it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits:<\/strong> Stringing beads offers many benefits such as improving concentration, and enhancing fine motor skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Present Montessori Activities for Toddlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Five Montessori Activities for Toddlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Preparing a Snack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Stinging Beads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n