If you had asked me a a year ago whether I would want a children’s area in my living room, I probably would have laughed. I’m a minimalist when it comes to my space – I like things to be open, light, and uncluttered. The thought of brightly coloured children’s toys scattered around my houseContinue reading “Setting up the Living Room”
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Muslim Manners – Language Cards
Language cards are a Montessori concept used to support toddlers in their language development. The idea with these cards is to introduce toddlers new concepts or words that they are able to practice in their daily lives. As Muslims, commonly used words such as ‘Bismillah’, ‘MashaAllah’, ‘InshaAllah’ and ‘Alhumdulillah’ are part of our basic etiquette.Continue reading “Muslim Manners – Language Cards”
What is Montessori?
Montessori is a child-centred method of education that encourages independence, respect, and freedom within limits. Developed by scientist Maria Montessori in 1870, the hands-on approach to learning has 7 main principles; Play is Work Children have a natural desire for knowledge, and a child’s play is viewed as their ‘work’. They should therefore be supportedContinue reading “What is Montessori?”
Welcome to Montessori Muslim!
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم As Salaamu Alaykum, and welcome to Montessori Muslim! A Muslim parents guide to Montessori. I’m Sumaya – A twenty-something year old Montessori novice, navigating my way through raising my baby girl to be independent, playful, respectful and observant. This little corner of the internet is my space to share my MontessoriContinue reading “Welcome to Montessori Muslim!”
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