As we all are getting ready for the first day of school for our children, and all of the emotional changes that comes with this, it is very important to keep the perspective straight. For most parents, especially moms of very young children, it may bring back the moment of when your baby was first put…
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How We Praise Your Child at the Montessori Ivy League
Instead of evaluative praise, Montessori gives descriptive praise and encouragement. Montessori praises behaviour, effort, perseverance, attitude, social skills, empathy, discipline, commitment, or that which would help children recognize their worth, and end up knowing how to give credit to themselves and appreciate who they are. Frivolous praise hinders the process of independence and growth that…
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