tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862965959444751448.post8218952665386928081..comments2023-05-07T05:00:20.352-04:00Comments on Real Life Montessori: Real Life vs. Structured LessonsBrandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01552414046577669613noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862965959444751448.post-31506878174836471192010-06-03T13:09:31.335-04:002010-06-03T13:09:31.335-04:00Exactly! I've also found that some skills that...Exactly! I've also found that some skills that you are just desperate for them to learn one day they'll just do them no problem and you just think why was I making such a big deal out of this?Montessori Beginningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326059314563267510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862965959444751448.post-7948795654914982082010-06-03T10:16:49.213-04:002010-06-03T10:16:49.213-04:00It is the same for my son. He does not like lesson...It is the same for my son. He does not like lessons or repeting exercises. So, I integrate the exercises into his/our real life, so he can understand the purpose. For example, for pouring , spooning or using a funnel, I let him to serve his own drinks and food. It is messy at the beginning but doing the exercises in a natural manner is the best way for him to learn.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922585926860797277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2862965959444751448.post-80628676510699378362010-06-03T06:30:53.856-04:002010-06-03T06:30:53.856-04:00You know, this is such a huge point! Children kno...You know, this is such a huge point! Children know when an exercise is just "busywork" and they won't put much thought into it. But as soon as it has real-life purpose and applications, not only are they drawn to it but they work hard to master it. Isn't that just beautiful? Thank you for providing such a concrete example and lovely reminder that everything we expose the child to should have purpose and meaning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com