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Pedagogy has been known for decades, but only now is it really gaining popularity. Maria Montessori's method is based on the belief that the child is different and should develop according to his own rhythm and individual development pattern. It also assumes that the main task of parents is to follow the child and support him in decisions and in the stages of development - an example of such support is the arrangement of an appropriate environment in which the child resides. One of the key assumptions of Montessori pedagogy is to create a suitable room for the child, in which he will be able to move freely and explore the world.
How to create such a space?
First, the child's space in the Montessori spirit should be free from all dangers and threats. The assumption is that the child should be able to freely explore and explore the surrounding places, so the priority should be to secure any potentially dangerous objects such as sharp edges, sockets, glass tables or cables. Thanks to this, not only we, as parents, will feel safer, but above all, the toddler will not have to be reminded repeatedly that he cannot, for example, put his hands in contacts or approach the glass wardrobe. While all these admonitions are intended to keep him safe, they distract him and keep him from moving freely around the room.
In praise of simplicity - by Maria Montessori, the child's space should be simple, clean, and orderly. There is no place for mess and noisy interactive toys, each of the toddler's things has a place intended only for her. The Montessori-style rooms are dominated by baskets, boxes, and containers in which the child should put their things after play. They should be made of natural materials such as cotton, felt, wicker or wood and placed in places accessible to the child, so that they can easily take out and hide things they need.
Place for nature - this assumption should be manifested mainly in the materials that we use to build space for a child. These can be the above-mentioned containers made of natural raw materials, as well as potted flowers suitable for a child's room or a place to store treasures collected in the forest, such as cones, stones or sticks. Contact with nature is extremely important in Montessori pedagogy, which is why most toys in the spirit of this pedagogy are made of wood and natural materials.
The colours in the room should be selected intuitively according to the needs and preferences but remember that the whole thing should be consistent and harmonious. All base colours, referring to the colours naturally occurring in nature, are desirable, but it is worth breaking them with a stronger accent, e.g., on one of the walls. A Montessori-style room is a room in which there is peace and order, and at the same time you can immediately see that it is a place that is teeming with life
Furniture plays one of the most important roles in a room arranged in accordance with the Montessori method. They should be adapted to the child's age and mobility, but the main rule is that it has unlimited access to all cabinets, shelves and nooks and crannies. Furniture should be selected to meet and support the child's development and to create a space that encourages experience, creativity, and independence,
One of the basic pieces of furniture in this type of room is a bed, which in this case is not necessarily used for sleeping. First, it is supposed to be a place for fun, relaxation, reflection, and creative play. The best choice are low beds and cots, the bottom of which is relatively low, so that even small children can easily get in and out of them. Child safety rails limit the possibility of accidental falling out, while not restricting the toddler's movements. This supports his independence and emphasizes autonomy, which, according to Montessori, is of great importance in the development of a little man.
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