Ms. Lam’s Interview Series 1: My Child (2.5 years old) Hits Other Kids. What...
My mother, Ms. Lam, brought Montessori education to Taiwan 28 years ago. She has since opened five Montessori schools. The children who attend her school range from 18 months – 6 years old. Ms. Lam...
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How to teach your toddler to use scissors
When we first moved to Denver, B and M turned 19 months. That’s when I decided to give them their first pair of scissors. They’ve seen me use scissors around the house and they’ve always shown an...
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Cutting with a knife and other kitchen activities
There’s usually something I’m cooking that day the children can help with. Or I will find items they can cut or peel and cook with those. Preparing food gives the child opportunities for concentration,...
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Collaborating With Your Child
Most adults just want to do things FOR the child. Why? It’s so much easier than teaching them to do it. Let’s take cleaning up after meals for instance. You have two choices, you can clean the table...
View ArticleVideo: “Figure It Out Yourself”
My favorite words to say to my children are, “Figure it out yourself.” I’ve been saying it to them since they were six-months old. I love hearing them repeat it to themselves as they work on that...
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How DO You Create The Best Home Environment for Your Child?
B and M Making Scrambled Eggs (25 months old) In the last two weeks, I’ve given two talks and done many private Skype and home consultations. I’ve received overwhelmingly beautiful thank-you emails....
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