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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Working is Fun with the Montessori Method
The Montessori Method is a celebrated educational technique, yet there is still some mystery surrounding it. Many parents have heard of Montessori, but are somewhat unsure of how a Montessori education is different than a traditional one, and some even have some misconceptions about Montessori schools. One common misunderstanding parents often have is that a…
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