Showing posts with label Theory. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Theory. Show all posts
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Human Tendencies
Human tendencies are patterns and behaviors that are universal. They are natural laws that lead us to act or react in specific ways or in a specific manner. Tendencies are not just for survival, they are also what make humans creative. Human beings are able to feel joy and make progress because of tendencies. We have potentiality, which is expressed through needs, towards progress and fulfillment.
One human tendency is a sense for order.
Montessori (2009) explains,
“Order - things in their place. It means knowledge of the arrangement of objects in the child’s surroundings, a recollection of the place where each belongs.” (p. 41)
Order gives a sense of security. When we are secure because of order, we are able to explore, and feel free. Furthermore, with order, life is more predictable. External order helps with, and is as important as, internal order. Montessori (2009) states,
“A characteristic of very small babies is their love for order. Babies of a year and half or two show clearly something that shows itself obscurely even earlier; they need order in their surroundings.” (p.37)
Order gives us an inner compass which allows us to follow through with our intentions. For children, order is a very serious matter. For adults, order is also desired because it makes things more predictable. However, it is not as serious a matter as it is for children.
One human tendency is a sense for order.
Montessori (2009) explains,
“Order - things in their place. It means knowledge of the arrangement of objects in the child’s surroundings, a recollection of the place where each belongs.” (p. 41)
Order gives a sense of security. When we are secure because of order, we are able to explore, and feel free. Furthermore, with order, life is more predictable. External order helps with, and is as important as, internal order. Montessori (2009) states,
“A characteristic of very small babies is their love for order. Babies of a year and half or two show clearly something that shows itself obscurely even earlier; they need order in their surroundings.” (p.37)
Order gives us an inner compass which allows us to follow through with our intentions. For children, order is a very serious matter. For adults, order is also desired because it makes things more predictable. However, it is not as serious a matter as it is for children.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Container Free
Not until my recent exposure to Montessori, did I realize that freedom is not only important for adults but also important for children. Freedom aids the child in developing coordination, exploration and will. Through an environment that is child friendly and allows freedom of movement, the child can feel accepted and part of his family. Not knowing this, sometimes parents or caregivers build barriers in their home in which children are allowed in certain places and not others. This is understood to be protecting the child or protecting something from being damaged or dirty. This is not fair to the child. This can cause a child feel like he is not trusted. Every room in the house should be organized so the child feels welcome.
In the kitchen, the child has a section so that he can make and store lemonade. The child can have drawers at eye level in the kitchen so that he can prepare the table for dinner. The eight month old can help prepare dinner by tearing lettuce. The two year old has chores such as watering plants and feeding animals. At bedtime, the child can sleep on a floor mattress next to his parent's bed. Have a small shelf next to the child's mattress with objects he can reach. Also a mirror so he can see himself and art on the wall above where he sleeps.
I will expand on this thought tomorrow....So many more ideas to share! My favorite of all time is teaching the child how to bake:)
Peace.
Shelina
In the kitchen, the child has a section so that he can make and store lemonade. The child can have drawers at eye level in the kitchen so that he can prepare the table for dinner. The eight month old can help prepare dinner by tearing lettuce. The two year old has chores such as watering plants and feeding animals. At bedtime, the child can sleep on a floor mattress next to his parent's bed. Have a small shelf next to the child's mattress with objects he can reach. Also a mirror so he can see himself and art on the wall above where he sleeps.
I will expand on this thought tomorrow....So many more ideas to share! My favorite of all time is teaching the child how to bake:)
Peace.
Shelina
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