As soon as we learn about the Montessori method and the effectiveness of the Montessori baby materials on baby development, many of us rush and buy as many Montessori baby toys as possible. Well, don’t. The Montessori pedagogy is NOT the materials. The secret is in observation and the philosophy. Follow the steps in this post to learn what to do BEFORE you buy my Montessori mobile DIY kits.
1. Observe your baby
Sit down for a few minutes and just watch what they are doing. What can they already achieve? What are they working on? How far they can see? Can they distinguish between colours? Can they follow the trajectory of an object when moving slowly?
Have they discovered their own hands? Do they play with them? Do they reach out to bat or even to grab an object? (Read this post to have a basic idea of the developmental steps of grasping.)
2. Choose the right Montessori baby material
Do you remember the Free Montessori Mobile Guide you got from me? If you need help with choosing the right material, everything is broken down by age and ability in that document.
Don’t forget, every baby progresses in a different pace!
3. Learn how your chosen Montessori material helps your baby’s development
I wrote a blog post about every single Montessori baby toy I sell in my shop. Read and learn so you understand how to use the material and how it helps your baby’s progress. Just write the name of your chosen Montessori material in the search and read all the relevant posts about it.
4. Decide which type of material is the best for YOU
Do you already have a baby and you don’t have time? – get the already assembled mobiles.
Do you want to make something for your baby yourself? – get the DIY kits.
Do you have a printer and some basic art supplies at home? – get the digital items.
5. Now you’re ready to order!
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FINAL THOUGHTS
Now you know exactly what to do before you buy not only my but any type of Montessori material. I believe it is the utmost of importance that you are knowledgeable about each material and you understand how it helps your baby’s developmental processes. And if you still have some questions after reading all the information amongst the blog post, you can send me an email or find me on Instagram to ask and I’ll answer as fast as I can.
Click here to read more about how the Montessori Visual Mobiles, the Montessori Tactile Mobiles or the Sensory Baby Toys help your baby’s development.