We are all set and ready to begin. All of our trays and materials for Weeks 1 & 2 are prepared and waiting to be explored ;-) I'm so excited to see how MunCee will react to Tot School. We are currently using the scheduled times for unstructured exploration/free play and story time and have also already introduced some Montessori activities so it won't be completely new to her.
Our primary goal is to make this a FUN environment for MunCee where she can play and learn at the same time. Although it will be somewhat structured, we will follow her cues and make adjustments as needed. In a true Montessorian sense, we will do our best "follow the child!"
I think the hardest part of it will be for ME to supress that instinctive need to help and to also remember to "quietly" observe and not provide unnecessary praise which can be so disruptive. If I can get those things under control, I think we will be just fine.
Sooooo, the next post will be all about our first day of Tot School. How exciting!!!
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