Prepared Environment
What is independence?
The ability to do, will, and think for oneself
What kind of independence is the first plane child working toward?
Functional Independence
What kind of independence is the 2nd plane child seeking?
Social independence
At what age can a child begin toilet learning?
From birth!
What is the biggest hinderance to toilet learning for young children?
Absorbent diapers!
Which characteristics of the EPL materials support functional independence?
All of them! Complete sets, color coding, functional decorations...
What major conquest of independence begins around 6 months?
Weaning!
How do spoken language activities support independence?
Children get greater understanding of environment / culture, are better able to express themselves & get their needs met.
What are the biggest hinderances to a child learning to walk?
Being carried everywhere, stroller, frequently restrained
All furniture physically and psychologically appropriate. Light-weight, child-sized
Describe the progression of movement independence?
Rolling over, sitting up, scooting / crawling, pulling up, standing, walking, running!
What is Montessori's solution to supporting independence in the third plane?
Erdkinder
The child asks us, "help me to _____"
"Help me to do it myself"
As adults, we sometimes substitute our ____ for the ___ of the child
Will
How does the prepared environment support independence in eating?
Food work, real tools/utensils, open cups, practice serving self/others
Which plane is marked by seeking financial independence?
Third plane
In the math area, how do verifications support independence?
By allowing the child to check their own work
How should we dress children to support movement independence?
non-restrictive clothing
How does a mixed-age environment support children's independence?
Older children model behaviors and inspire / older children will offer support but not too much
Allows for a vision for humanity beyond the individual human ego