Parent Corner

Dear Parents,

This corner is just for Parents to explore the Montessori Journey. Hope it helps you find resources that help you guide your children. .

Parents may volunteer on Fridays to be a part of the community, enriching living.  One may read books (Tamil/English/Hindi), sing songs, play an instrument, go out for a walk and have conversations connecting them to their self, community and the environment, work through gardening projects, art skills, dance, ... it's the time that a parent spends with the children enjoying and spending time selflessly with love.

Kindly allow children to have gadget-free time at home and the supportive neighborhood to help them adapt to life. All screentime that do not have human interaction deteriorates and hinders child development. Screentime are not Nannies. Hyperactivity, inability to develop concentration and attention, speech delays, behavioral  problems, cognitive problems, myopia, lack of required social development are on the rise due to prolonged screentime in the lives of children. Children need appropriate human interaction and things to do where the mind and body works along with the growing awareness and intelligence. A Montessori environment is one such place, the other should be their home. 

Include them in daily activities or so called chores.

Please avoid enrolling them in many or any formal classes at least till age six. Young children learn through imitation and need opportunity and uninterrupted time to allow their creative explorations and discoveries. It's important to be cautious of what they experience. Physical sports like swimming may be encouraged with fun but without any competition or rush. Football, basketball, tracks and any form of formal competitive and team sports are inappropriate for children below age six. They may learn to dribble a ball, kick it well, so on but not forced into rigorous physical training. Encouraging any game or physical sport at the child's pace supports and will help the child pursue it with love and fun. They can always enjoy dancing, drawing, painting, playing in play areas, venturing out with parents and friends on outdoor trips and explore their world. Children deserve a life without peer and parental pressure, stress and force. 

Happy Parenting!