Montessori Activities

[@TheJjtea]

I like the way he puts on his jacket. So cool!

[@MinnieMarlow]

omg he is not even 4 and folds the laundry! Well done, I had to teach my husband how to do it. Lol

[@diditonev]

Ha ha!!! I know 😂😂 - starting early is best:)

[@miniayosief]

My kids do this also 3,5,7, old.

[@shamsaraheel3259]

Wao superb...i remind my all learning by seeing your video's because i was a Montessori teacher and now a mother. Thanks 🤩👍👌

[@joannelewis6601]

I love seeing children learning like this

[@diditonev]

It is lovely, isn't it, and enjoyable.

[@anamanjum5817]

mashaAllah mika is such a beautiful kid.. God bless your family..I wish I have a son like mika...lots of love😘😘😘

[@diditonev]

Thank you, Anam! Hugs to you!

[@desertrat5543]

Wow a butter knife! And hear I am thinking he needs a kids knife set. He loves to cut his wooden fruits and vegetables. We’ll have to start cutting real food with the butter knives

[@Souad-222]

Thank you for this video and big kiss for Mika, he’s so cute 😍

[@neerjawhoknowsverylittle]

MIKA is adorable !!! Several thousand hugs for him.. :) And thank you for this amazing video and such great ideas !!

[@diditonev]

Thank you so much, Neerja!

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

They learn so fast!

[@CaterineMParro]

Hi Didi! LOVE this video and your special guest. Can't believe how he puts his jacket on : ) I have a 1 yo son. It seems too early to try to do these activities with him, do you have any suggestions of montessori activities suitable for him?

[@josephineoguro4802]

The method is the Best, I being Montessori Tr

[@catherinel7831]

Mika is adorable! Love the way he put on his jacket :) Thanks for making this video and sharing the ideas. I would love to know how you potty trained Mika or how you are going to if you haven't. Thanks again!

[@diditonev]

Hi Catherine, as much as I push him to be independent, I haven't yet toilet train him 😂. I decided not to do it this summer (and in general I really take my time with this) as we travelled a lot and I wanted to make sure he is free to pee/poo wherever we are without holding it. Then he started nursery in September and I wanted him to deal with one thing less. We left it for Christmas and to all fairness we tried, but didn't go well - he is sabotaging all our efforts and he simply refused to use the toilet. May be if we have tried earlier on, it would have been easier - now he doesn't want, he refuses and he holds his poo (or pees on himself). We decided to give him some more time and do it when he is ready. He always tell us before he does the job that he is going to do it, but he refused to do it anywhere but the nappy. My friends already potty-trained and it took them less than a week at that age, but their kids didn't mind that much - Mika is super stubborn about it for a strange reason. I, somehow, feel better myself about using still nappies as we travel so much and I'm worried he will learn to hold a lot and not use public toilets. Eventually, of course, he will learn - we are giving him until the spring holiday and will train him them, but I wait for signal from him. When you decide, you need to be completely convinced that you want to, as they feel the energy (I'm sure Mika feels that I'm not convinced myself and he is reflecting my state).

[@kennyjones539]

Nice work

[@SassyLittleFrassie]

So cute, Mika 😂 thank you please do more videos of the different activities I have a 1.5 yr old

[@diditonev]

Hi Sassy, will do :) Thanks for watching and commenting:)

[@Tinbattad]

Hi Ms.! Thank you so much for your Montesorri videos. I an learning a lot. I will be teaching in a Montesorri school on September and I am already preparing my self by watching and learning eveything about Montesorri style teaching. I am a preschool teacher of 8 yrs now and it’s my firs time to be a part of a Montesorri School. Your videos are really helpng me a lot.😊💓

[@diditonev]

Wonderful! Thank you for watching, Tin! Hope all is great with your teaching!

[@TheGenFem]

So cute in the nut activity, he does a few then eats some, then works a little and eats some more haha

[@callonjesuswaytruthandlife4246]

Subscribed. Thank you. I enjoyed the video. I love the educational, fun, simple and real life activities that don't require to buy expensive materials!:) Children eventually get bored with everything. It's OK for a child to be bored at times, they can come up with their own little games and be creative. A+ for these needed activities. I hope you can make more videos like this one, although I see it is a year old.

[@diditonev]

Oh, thank you so much for your comment and watching! I will do more videos on Montessori as now, I just got my Montessori Diploma 4 assessment and know it in much more depth than a year ago. What would you like to see most?

[@callonjesuswaytruthandlife4246]

Smart Parent Stories, Congratulations! Any subject Montessori activities like math and language, or how you assess if you could that would be great. Thank you!

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

I agree with you, they do get bored, and we try to combat this with lot's of shelves, buckets, and different jobs, so they can come back to them easy enough. They learn to put one job away before taking another one out! Blessings!

[@dkad711]

Wow...wonderful Explained so nicely 😍

[@diditonev]

Thank you, Liya! I am glad you found it helpful. More Montessori is to come...

[@denisaunguras5299]

thank you! I used some of your ideas but those new ones I will try them. I work with gipsy children. They will be excited

[@MsAuthenticite]

Thanks a lot.. I am a new mum and much appreciative of your materials. Mika is adorable too....esp when cutting food ;)

[@diditonev]

Thank you!!

[@rizkyfitriyanti7220]

Thank you for sharing, I learn a lot from your video 😊

[@ThisFamilyThing]

Fab Video. Such a cutie too. xxx

[@saanecroskey5462]

Thank you so much for this ideas and tip. ✨

[@diditonev]

Thanks Saane!

[@acl8857]

He is simply adorable! And I am so inspired by you and your incredible patience! I have a 19 month old and need ideas for things to do with him. Any suggestions? Thank you for posting this video. :)

[@diditonev]

Thanks, Amber! I'm working on my patience all the time 😂. ...

[@gula8036]

Omg Mika is soo cute:) give him a big hug..thank you for the wonderful ideas. I never thought about it. I'll definitely try it. I want to ask you if you toilet trained him already? If you did i need some tips pls:)

[@diditonev]

Hi Gul, nope - just answered someone else on that - let me copy/paste...

[@diditonev]

so here it is - as much as I push him to be independent, I haven't yet toilet train him 😂. I decided not to do it this summer (and in general I really take my time with this) as we travelled a lot and I wanted to make sure he is free to pee/poo wherever we are without holding it. Then he started nursery in September and I wanted him to deal with one thing less. We left it for Christmas and to all fairness we tried, but didn't go well - he is sabotaging all our efforts and he simply refused to use the toilet. May be if we have tried earlier on, it would have been easier - now he doesn't want, he refuses and he holds his poo (or pees on himself). We decided to give him some more time and do it when he is ready. He always tell us before he does the job that he is going to do it, but he refused to do it anywhere but the nappy. My friends already potty-trained and it took them less than a week at that age, but their kids didn't mind that much - Mika is super stubborn about it for a strange reason. I, somehow, feel better myself about using still nappies as we travel so much and I'm worried he will learn to hold a lot and not use public toilets. Eventually, of course, he will learn - we are giving him until the spring holiday and will train him them, but I wait for signal from him. When you decide, you need to be completely convinced that you want to, as they feel the energy (I'm sure Mika feels that I'm not convinced myself and he is reflecting my state).

[@janethatfield1077]

Is there a particular view on discipline in this philosophy?

[@mahihour]

wooooow amazing i'll try it with my baby girl

[@diditonev]

Great, Mahera! Start her early:) thank you for watching

[@stefelyrochford424]

I LOVE this video! I'm trying to home school my son using Montessori methods and this was so simple and informative. Thank you! Your son is adorable btw! :)

[@diditonev]

Thank you so much, Stefely, for your nice comment! I'm glad it was useful. How old is your son?

[@stefelyrochford424]

He just turned two. I've been homeschooling him since he was born, I don't have any experience but thank God for the internet! haha. Thank you for your response :)

[@luciehunka3103]

Great ideas, thank you!!!

[@diditonev]

Lucie - thanks for watching!

[@merriem24]

I think this is wonderful

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Me too! Very helpful!

[@ecitb3005]

He is so cute

[@Julieasteria]

Didi this is great! Thank you so much for sharing! xxx

[@Applauseify]

Oh poor kiddo is so bored and sleepy.. :) maybe next time you can say the speaking section when he is asleep or something so that he doesn't get over tired or bored. And record shirt videos when he is actually doing activity and not too aware..it may compromise video quality but it will ensure he can do activities while enjoying them and not getting drifted

[@diditonev]

Thanks for the suggestion, Applayseify:) It's hard to film with kids and be present:) sometimes I do film while he is playing but he seems me and get distracted..😂

[@GocaAlex]

Love it !!!! Thank you :*

[@diditonev]

Thank you, Goca!

[@GocaAlex]

[@beeonkuhh8597]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@fornello123]

What's the name of the music?

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Nice, I am a Montessori Teacher, love new ideas! Come see my stories, Mika might enjoy, I use puppets sometimes! Great job new sub'r and bell! Like the bead pattern idea putting on the sticks.

[@melyndeepeligrino3844]

when can i start introducing the montessori method to my child. i have a 10month old son. thank you! :)

[@diditonev]

Dear Melyndee, Montessori philosophy is about 'following the child'. You can be a 'Montessori' parent right from the beginning - following the child, responding to their current needs, observing and preserving concentration, creating favourable environment, encouraging independence from very early on, being a great role model (respecting the environment, keeping order, maintaining state, etc). If you are able to put shelves where your son can reach out for activities without your help, it will be great to support his independence.

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Yes, we use the shelf and job bucket idea, to keep organized!