Applying Montessori philosophy in home environment part 1
When a couple are getting ready for the first child, they will be bombarded with so many ads and well meaning friends and relatives on what they “need” for that child. Many of these ads are aimed at selling things that do not provide what is really good for the child.
Many of the items are overstimulating for the young child (too many objects, uncomfortably bright colors), they hamper the natural development of important abilities such as language (pacifiers) and movement (cribs, swings, and high chairs) and even sometimes can be dangerous (walkers and off-gases from plastic).
A simple, natural, and gentle environment that encourages feelings of safety, and encourages the child to communicate with others and to move around—that is the better environment for the child from birth to three. A home theater system, a big plasma TV and home theater sconces may be nice to have. But, listen to the sounds: can you hear the wind in the trees, or are the sounds of nature overwhelmed by the sound of a TV or radio? The child, unable to filter out the unnecessary or the disturbing noises as the adult can, will hear and be affected by every sound and sight! It is important for the child’s sense of order, his security, to keep the environment the same for the first year.
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