This is actually my first ever giveaway, and I could not be more excited to share this book with you today.
I was so excited when I heard that Simone Davies, creator of The Montessori Notebook blog, was releasing a book, all about toddlers.
As a Montessori nerd, I love reading pretty much anything to do with Montessori, but I was especially eager to read this particular book, as I have a toddler of my own.
I’ve always loved toddlers, especially since my time as an assistant in a Montessori toddler classroom before I became a Montessori 3-6 teacher, but this doesn’t mean they can’t be challenging.
It is a stage so full of wonder and joy, but it’s almost like you have to speak a different language to make the most of it.
The Montessori Toddler outlines how to do everything from get your child out the door without a battle, to provide beautiful Montessori-style activities for them in your home.
It is a beautiful book and is easy to read – so much so that I easily made it through it in my post-baby sleep deprived state. It is the kind of book that is a pleasure to read cover to cover, but that you can also easily pick up and simply flip to the section you’re interested in.
Perhaps my favorite thing about Simone’s book though is the tone. I find so many parenting books to be almost lofty or judgy – as if there were one right way to raise these little humans.
This isn’t like that at all. It regularly acknowledges that parenting decisions are super personal, while giving tips for how to communicate with toddlers and maximize the joy of this unique stage.
The entire book is super helpful, but one of my favorite sections is actually the “Instead of this, say that” guide in the Appendix. I think this would be a super helpful reference, even for someone completely unfamiliar or uninterested in Montessori, for how to effectively talk to toddlers.
I’m excited to be able to offer a copy of this wonderful book to a reader. Please leave a comment with either your favorite thing about toddlers, or your biggest challenge with toddlers, on this post and I’ll randomly select a winner on Monday, March 25.
I received a copy of The Montessori Toddler, but was not otherwise compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
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My favorite thing about toddlers is the joy and excitement they have for learning new things. It doesn’t have to be anything special, it could be learning the word for eating something sweet after dinner is dessert which brings great happiness. It is good for adults to be reminded about life’s simple joys.
That is so true, they are such joyful little people 🙂
What a great review! I’m very intrigued and going to order the book now…so little out there to support the often misunderstood toddler child. Thank you for getting the word out!!
That’s great, thank you! I really loved it and hope you do too!
I love that my toddler is showing his personality and independence. It’s so much fun to watch him grow!
Couldn’t agree more, thanks for reading!
I love watching toddlers discover the world and experiencing these small discoveries through their eyes. The little things that feel commonplace to us can spark such genuine joy and excitement for them! It’s fascinating watching their personalities begin to develop.
I totall agree, they are amazing to watch and really help us be present!
I love how sweet toddlers are and even when they get sassy, it’s almost amusing and you know it will never be this easy again. Lol.
Haha, definitely – I admit it is hard not to laugh sometimes when they get sassy 🙂
My favorite thing about toddlers is how quickly they grow. One week they are really challenged by putting their head in the hole of their shirt, and then you blink and suddenly that’s easy, they’ve moved on. Keeps you on your toes!
That is so true – life is never boring with a toddler around 🙂
I love exploring with my toddler! She is amazed by the simple things like a train whistle or a gust of wind! I love watching her explore the world around her.
I love that too – mine has been so into dandelions lately. Thanks for reading!
I am amazed how toddlers explore this world and learn new things everyday through their never ending curiosity.
Absolutely! Thanks for reading!
We struggle to get out the door on time because our toddler wants to be so independent that it takes longer to do everything! This book sounds like exactly what we are looking for.
Oh man, me too..toddlers cannot be rushed, that’s for sure! The book definitely gives great strategies to help with that though. Thanks for reading!
My baby is 11 months old and is just taking her first steps, and with it she’s making her way into toddlerhood. I’m so excited for the next couple of years. I’ve done lots of work as a nanny and babysitter over the past 15 years, and toddlers are my favourite age. They get a bad rap – ‘terrible twos!’ – but I find it so exciting watching them learn and explore. I especially love how observant they are, how they watch the world around them and work out how to be themselves – they are exploring who they are in relation to everyone else, to nature, to animals… It’s such a crucial time for the formation of the adult they will become.
I could not agree more! It can be a challenging time, but it is also amazing to see their personalities and independence developing more and more.
My favorite thing about my 18 months old girls (twins) is seeing how much they enjoy feeling useful and helping out with little tasks like throwing stuff away in the trash, putting dishes away, or walking to the tree line to get rid of weeds. Before learning about the Montessori method, I had no idea they enjoyed doing thee things!
That is so true! We don’t have snow where we live, but my toddler’s favorite memory of visiting Wisconsin last winter is of helping his Grandpa shovel snow. They love to help!
My baby is 10 months, but very close to toddling around. I’m a little nervous and very excited for the next few years. This book would definitely be helpful to have in my back pocket!
It is definitely different than the baby stage, but equally amazing!