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Teaching Independence the Montessori Way

Oftentimes parents ask, “What can we do at home to help our child become more successful at school?”. Well, the answer is simple: never do for your child what he or she can do for him – or herself. We believe the best thing teachers and parents can do is help their child become more independent. How can parents do this? From a limited selection of two or three outfits, allow small children to choose their clothes for the next day. Purchase items that children can easily put on, such as shoes with Velcro or zippers; give them lessons on how to dress themselves. Assign them small chores, such as clearing the dinner dishes or sweeping the kitchen floor with their own small tools. Believe it or