“Follow the Child” is a commonly used phrase in Montessori circles. Teachers and guides use the science of child development, keen observation, and the spirit of childhood to be attuned to the needs of individual children. How can Montessori teachers and administrators tune into parents as well? How might they learn to “Follow the Parent?” Children benefit when schools partner with parents. Knowing what today’s parents need and want for their children provides a channel into this partnership. This workshop discusses how parents want the practical advice of bringing Montessori into their homes. They want bite sized information delivered on social platforms. They are eager for suggestions for setting up a prepared home environment, and they are excited about providing meaningful play/work for their children, including social emotional learning ideas.
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