Infant

INFANTS

‘’THE GREATNESS OF THE HUMAN PERSONALITY BEGINES AT THE HOUR OF BIRTH.’’

DR.MARIA MONTESSORI

Montessori advocated for a natural and free environment for even the youngest of children. They are respected and seen as people with a need for their own space and environment which meets their needs.

Young infants have between 2-3 different toys available at a time and this amount is gradually increased. They include boxes for posting, baskets of small sets of natural materials, rattles and books.

At this age infants are going through the sensitive periods for movement, language and order. By allowing your infant to spend as much of their time as possible unrestricted you are fully supporting the development of their ability to move. Have fun talking to your baby about everything. It is the best way for them to start to pick up on the tone of your voice and repeated sounds. Ensure that their learning materials have permanent home and their routine is constant.

My Little Keepers

Hello…I’m Leila, montessori teacher, content creator, blogger, maker and dreamer. I’m also a wife and mother of two who fill my days with sunshine and make my world a happier place. When my first child was born I spent a lot of those early sleep deprived nights thinking about the future. I decided that I should stop waiting for this magical ‘one day’ moment to arrive and should start making my daydream come to life. So although my dreams are big I am only taking things one day at a time. Being proud of small achievements I’m taking some of my grand plans and taking tiny steps in a new direction who knows what the future might hold. This small space is my notebook, a place to share words and ideas…sometimes just a sentence or two and other times a great tumble of thoughts. Somewhere to treasure and preserve the lovely times I have with my own little one and to share our wanders, makes and small adventures. I am so pleased that you stumbled across my little space…I hope that my musings will be cheerful, charming and uplifting…and that this space will be a happy place to visit.