Applying Montessori philosophy in home environment part 2-safety
As a child develops along mentally, emotionally, and physically, he is eager to move and explore the ever enlarging environment. But in order to give the child this wonderful freedom to explore, the home environment needs to be prepared with a fine-tooth comb.
Montessori encourages using a floor bed instead of a crib so that the child is free to leave his floor bed to move about the room, and later the other rooms. This is possible only if the environment is child proof i.e. plugs are covered, wires are taped to the wall or floor, no poisonous plants or chemical within reach, any sharp objects that could harm the child are removed.
As the child begins to crawl quickly and to walk, the adults must continue to childproof the house. A 2-foot high gate which can be stepped over by the adult, creates a safe and interesting spaces for the child through the house. At first the gate can be kept at the door of the bedroom. Later, when the child is exploring outside his room, it can be used to protect the child from unsafe rooms i.e. home office, the kitchen, or any other place that is not yet childproofed. The glassware, knives and your favorite paella pan all need to be kept out from the reach of young children.
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