Children are natural inventors, creators, creators and always have new ideas. This creating space is not only beautiful for them, it is also extremely important for their development - on all levels. Socially, motorically, mentally and emotionally, children learn exactly what they are still missing, and they usually know best what this is.
Children are probably naturally creative, the best ideas arise in their heads when they are simply free to play.
Children have ideas of their own accord. Whether these are good and safe or bad and dangerous ideas - or whatever they are called by adults - often depends on the environment and the "materials" at their disposal.
What is interesting about this critical quote about Maria Montessori's school is that it was spoken before 1950, but seems more relevant today than perhaps ever before.
Play is a basic need of children. If they don't play - or not enough - then they are no longer balanced.
"Help me do it alone!" - this request became the leitmotif for the entire educational concept of Maria Montessori. According to Montessori, the a...
At Schmetterline, we are convinced that children already have everything they need to learn and grow constantly and steadily.
At Schmetterline, we think it's important to prepare children holistically - and that means knowing what to expect later - for their future.
As parents, we are role models. How many times have we heard that. Right? But children also have the ability to improve on what they see, whatever flaws it may have.
In life there is often a long way between desire and fulfillment. In order to achieve your goals, you have to be able to not give up and deal well with your mistakes. The Tetralino is very suitable for learning these skills!
