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How Slowing Down Helps The Kids
From the fact that A stands for Apple to how the earth revolves
around the sun, there is so much more than this world has worth
discovering. All the kids are doing is trying things every day so
that their future can be bright and better.
Maria Montessori described how the inner drive motivates the
children to explore and be independent. If children tend to move
too fast even while learning, they will miss out on all the joys
that this world offers while growing up. Rather than becoming
more joyous, they end up becoming passive.
Children are more independent than adults. They take time to
get things done. However, the adults tend to take their "slowing
down" as a sign of dependency or inability to get a task done.
But in reality, the experts of Montessori Brea CA have
confirmed that the children are only trying to understand the
function of certain things to become independent.
The Significance Of Slowing Down For A Children:
According to Maria Montessori, the essence of independence
among kids only comes from one's ability to do something for
themselves. Adults work. However, to finish a task, a kid only
does or finishes a certain task to establish that they are growing.
They work to create the adult they will turn out to be in the
future. Such an experience, Montessori thinks, is not a play but
an essential part of growing up that no child should be robbed
of.
Slowing down to give the child more time to care for themselves
and to solve problems will give them the trust they need to
engage in the world in many ways than possible. They are trying
to find meaning in confusion. So, rather than helping them when
they cannot finish the task, wait for them to ask for help. When a
child does something purposeful, you will notice naturally
concentrating.
A child cannot forcefully concentrate on things that they don't
find exciting at all. So, a child needs work that is purposeful and
interesting to them. Take the practical life materials, for
example. These are wonderful options for the child to devil
concentration. Moreover, these aspects are found in every aspect
of a child's life. If a child knows that they won't be rushed or
interrupted while finishing a task, they can develop a strong
sense of concentration.
The Science Behind Slowing Down:
According to Maria Montessori, children have sensitive periods
for learning. In the first six years of their life, a child would have
sensitive periods for language, order, movement order, social
behavior, and finally, the refinement of senses. A child would
naturally be drawn to these and will easily learn as much as they
are promoted. The child’s sensitivity to language can be strong
enough to learn any language without any accent just by talking
to people.
Moreover, many experts from Montessori Brea CA said that
children could also learn multiple languages if they are regularly
exposed to them. The more we slow down so that they can
digest them in better ways will be helpful to them. They will
learn in ways you will never imagine.
Ways To Slow To Down For A Child:
● Slow down while having a conversation with a child.
● Listen to what they are saying.
● When working with a child, only do one thing at a time.
● Let them participate.
● Always have an orderly routine in a logical sequence so
that they follow.
Finally, take time to tell your child about whether you are going
somewhere. Reveal to them the social behaviors. Now that you
know how slowing down will help them grow take a breather
and let the child do things at their own pace.

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How slowing down helps the kids

  • 1. How Slowing Down Helps The Kids From the fact that A stands for Apple to how the earth revolves around the sun, there is so much more than this world has worth discovering. All the kids are doing is trying things every day so that their future can be bright and better. Maria Montessori described how the inner drive motivates the children to explore and be independent. If children tend to move too fast even while learning, they will miss out on all the joys that this world offers while growing up. Rather than becoming more joyous, they end up becoming passive. Children are more independent than adults. They take time to get things done. However, the adults tend to take their "slowing down" as a sign of dependency or inability to get a task done. But in reality, the experts of Montessori Brea CA have confirmed that the children are only trying to understand the function of certain things to become independent. The Significance Of Slowing Down For A Children: According to Maria Montessori, the essence of independence among kids only comes from one's ability to do something for themselves. Adults work. However, to finish a task, a kid only does or finishes a certain task to establish that they are growing.
  • 2.
  • 3. They work to create the adult they will turn out to be in the future. Such an experience, Montessori thinks, is not a play but an essential part of growing up that no child should be robbed of. Slowing down to give the child more time to care for themselves and to solve problems will give them the trust they need to engage in the world in many ways than possible. They are trying to find meaning in confusion. So, rather than helping them when they cannot finish the task, wait for them to ask for help. When a child does something purposeful, you will notice naturally concentrating. A child cannot forcefully concentrate on things that they don't find exciting at all. So, a child needs work that is purposeful and interesting to them. Take the practical life materials, for example. These are wonderful options for the child to devil concentration. Moreover, these aspects are found in every aspect of a child's life. If a child knows that they won't be rushed or interrupted while finishing a task, they can develop a strong sense of concentration. The Science Behind Slowing Down: According to Maria Montessori, children have sensitive periods for learning. In the first six years of their life, a child would have sensitive periods for language, order, movement order, social
  • 4.
  • 5. behavior, and finally, the refinement of senses. A child would naturally be drawn to these and will easily learn as much as they are promoted. The child’s sensitivity to language can be strong enough to learn any language without any accent just by talking to people. Moreover, many experts from Montessori Brea CA said that children could also learn multiple languages if they are regularly exposed to them. The more we slow down so that they can digest them in better ways will be helpful to them. They will learn in ways you will never imagine. Ways To Slow To Down For A Child: ● Slow down while having a conversation with a child. ● Listen to what they are saying. ● When working with a child, only do one thing at a time. ● Let them participate. ● Always have an orderly routine in a logical sequence so that they follow. Finally, take time to tell your child about whether you are going somewhere. Reveal to them the social behaviors. Now that you know how slowing down will help them grow take a breather and let the child do things at their own pace.