Thanksgiving is a perfect time to help your child learn about gratitude, love and compassion.
In her teachings, Dr. Maria Montessori focused on giving thanks for the good things in life. She believed that encouraging gratitude in children would help with their overall development. In fact, she focused on making “grace and courtesy” a core part of the Montessori philosophy.
There are many ways to incorporate Montessori in your family’s Thanksgiving celebration this year. Here are a few tips that can help you bring the Montessori philosophy into your home this Thanksgiving:
Encourage your child to come up with the things they are thankful for, prompting them to talk about the good in their lives. To create a culture of gratitude, this should be done every day, but the topic is especially relevant on Thanksgiving.
At La Prima Casa Montessori, we keep our focus on gratitude and make “grace and courtesy” a big part of our lessons throughout the year. To take a peek at our Thanksgiving celebrations, follow us on Facebook.
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