Montessori Education with Jesse McCarthy For Toddler Parents | with Claudia Alvarez
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May 21, 2024 
Montessori OG Claudia Alvarez discusses the importance of Montessori education for toddlers, fostering independence and resilience in children, guiding children's development with preparedness and leadership, and navigating authenticity and parental guidance in a culture of fragility.
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Montessori Is More Needed Now
- Montessori matters more now because many home environments block toddlers' natural development.
- A prepared environment and consistent practice let toddlers master physical and practical skills quickly.
Child Who 'Doesn't Do Stairs'
- Claudia described a two-and-a-half-year-old who couldn't climb three steps because the parent said "he doesn't do stairs."
- After consistent practice in the classroom the child learned stairs, pulling chairs, and choosing work independently in weeks.
Use Home Tools, Not Instagram Props
- Do not try to replicate the classroom or buy special Montessori furniture at home.
- Use your regular home objects like a chair at the sink to let your child wash vegetables and practice tasks.