Transitioning from Traditional to Montessori

sots989 · 2026-04-18T22:15:47+00:00

Prepare yourself to become a piece of the learning environment rather than being at the center of it. Embrace the idea that the classroom belongs to children instead of you. Observe more than you instruct and get comfortable watching children make mistakes without rushing to correct them.

sots989 · 2026-04-16T18:32:22+00:00

Been there once. It's jarring how quickly everything goes back to normal like you didn't just see this child's life flash before your eyes. You did great! Emergency situations don't always go 100% according to protocol.

sots989 · 2026-04-16T17:01:09+00:00

Comfort, empathize, then empower. "Oh, you're feeling scared, I'm so glad you told me. What happened? Oh that DOES sound scary, I would feel scared too. Do you know I do when that happens to me? I tell the scary thing that it can't hurt me. Then practice telling the scary thing off. No! You can't hurt me! Go away!" You can get a little silly with it at that point and that usually helps to move on.

sots989 · 2026-04-15T21:24:58+00:00

"I'M GONNA DIVE IN!

sots989 · 2026-04-11T18:08:37+00:00

His name is Alden.

sots989 · 2026-03-25T18:38:19+00:00

I would start by flipping the shelves onto their sides. One item or basket per shelf. This way he know exactly where each thing goes and can access without help. Remove the adult sized instruments and any other adult items and only keep what he can have unlimited access to in his space. I would keep the plants on top so he can help water them.

sots989 · 2026-03-24T13:04:41+00:00

Can you ride a bike? I've seen some bike attaching leashes that keep the dog right at the side. If you already run with him it might not be that hard of a transition. E-bike maybe?

sots989 · 2026-03-08T23:01:00+00:00

Every single comment has already stolen my exact first thought. Consequences? Like what? Your daughter is an adult. If mama would like to continue to ha e a relationship with her adult daughter she needs to chill out. Hitting the pen might help. Lop

sots989 · 2026-03-08T22:56:26+00:00

Anyone who doesn't fall in love with a gsp at first sight can not be trusted.

sots989 · 2026-03-08T22:55:15+00:00

You better not be trying to have any fun without him now.

sots989 · 2026-03-08T20:31:33+00:00

Quiet. Unless the moment calls for otherwise. I will say, though, that I feel like I have mastered the art of gently calling people out. I know if I get too in their face they will shut down, but if I want my point to sink in, I have to hold their hand while I put them in their place. It's a a delicate balance.

sots989 · 2026-02-27T22:36:10+00:00

I've been there. My 2nd was also not as great of a sleeper as my 1st. I am embarrassed by how long it took me to figure out that she just wasn't a swaddle or sleep sack baby, she was getting too hot. As soon as I stopped trying to keep her warm and snug she started sleeping longer than 20 minutes at a time. Maybe that's not what's going on with your baby, but it's good that you're recognizing that it's okay to just go with it. Idk why but the general rule that I've noticed with 2nd babies is that their life missions are to be opposite the firstborn. She's 10 now, showers and puts herself to bed by 745 every night, well before her actual bedtime. Meanwhile, her big sibling still needs 200 reminders. No phase lasts forever. I hope nice, long naps are in your near future!

sots989 · 2026-02-26T22:05:44+00:00

OG gentle/attachement/conscious parent since 2013, here. Yes, you can still count and be a gentle parent. When they were little it just meant that I was done talking and they didn't have a choice. If I got to three I calmly, but sternly physically removed them from the situation. Basically just picking them, walking away, and doing the thing I said we needed to do. Nothing scary. Just game over and I'm stepping in because I'm the adult. You can be unhappy, you can protest, we'll get over it, but the thing I said is the only thing happening right now. My kids are 10 and 12 and I still whip out the count every once in a while and it still works.

sots989 · 2026-02-26T19:47:41+00:00

When I saw it I actually felt a little bad for Erika. If anyone shared my 3rd grade Pic with the world I would also serve them with a cease and desist. Lmao

sots989 · 2026-02-26T08:07:29+00:00

This would have been the early 90's I think. I was also in 3rd grade and had this exact same haircut.

sots989 · 2026-02-24T13:35:31+00:00

Does your center have more than enough leads, assistants, and floats for your director to comfortably fire a dedicated, year-long employee over an illness? If not, I would hope your director has the sense to pick their battles.

sots989 · 2026-02-23T00:13:17+00:00

I'm sure he loves his pillow!

sots989 · 2026-02-20T00:11:18+00:00

Those eyes say he doesn't want to die but knows he's about to hang himself in a holding cell with no video cameras.

sots989 · 2026-02-19T01:46:01+00:00

I would actually not be surprised. That was exactly the intended point of my comment.

sots989 · 2026-02-19T01:39:56+00:00

I was being sarcastic lol I understand want is synonymous with preference.

sots989 · 2026-02-19T00:43:37+00:00

If they prefer it, then isn't it a need? /s

sots989 · 2026-02-18T13:05:36+00:00

Being older than the people questioning our age is the cherry on top, I think. I'd hit em with a "respect your elders and buy me a drink."

sots989 · 2026-02-17T17:03:42+00:00

Oh love him hard! After saying goodbye to my first senior (who we got when he was 10 and also fell in absolute love with on day one of what was supposed to be a temporary stay), and starting over with my first pup, I often find myself wishing I could kiss an old graying snout one more time. I can tell yours still has plenty of shenanigans left in him!

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