In response to a growing demand from families, MSS has introduced its innovative parent-child class.This unique program provides parents with a gateway into the Montessori environment, offering valuable insights into their child’s developmental journey.Through the class, parents can dispel uncertainties, revamp their parenting philosophies, navigate parenting challenges, and enhance their parenting skills.

But what exactly will parents be doing in this class?

01、The Art of Observing

When it comes to the art of observation, many parents harbor questions. When should one start observing? Is it merely about watching? Is there nothing more to it?

The truth is, when teachers guide children in their activities, parents, though seated nearby, are actively observing. What’s essential to grasp is that observation is a skill, a form of refined artistry.

During the observation of teacher-child interactions, parents can glean valuable insights into:

How the teacher astutely seizes the children’s interests.

How the teacher promptly responds to the children’s needs.

Even when a child’s language skills are immature, they communicate through expressions and body language, which teachers deftly pick up and respond to. This results in children displaying joy and contentment. Parents, too, can tap into this skill of observation.

In parallel, when parents engage and play with their children, observation continues in real-time.

For instance, if a child has a tray with small bowls, spoons, and a seashell in front of them,parents may notice that the child is more intrigued by the seashell than the tray. The child repeatedly touches the seashell.

Through astute observation, parents can infer that the child is drawn to tactile stimuli. While the child may not yet understand how to move the tray to access the seashell more easily,parents can step in and assist.

In essence, parents, during their interactions with their children, should apply the observation skills they’ve acquired, drawing inspiration from how teachers engage with the children. This iterative approach empowers parents to discern their child’s current needs.

02、The Art of “Measured Release”

Once children have sufficiently explored their environment and have the reassurance of their parents’ presence, they crave opportunities to venture out independently into new areas and spaces.

This is where parents need to master the art of “measured release”.

The question then arises: How can parents determine when this moment has arrived? How can they skillfully practice “releasing”?

Our teachers will impart a method of scientific observation to parents, enabling them to decipher a child’s current state based on their behaviors and facial expressions.

Is the child ready for some solo exploration,or do they still need the comforting proximity of their parent?

When parents recognize that their child is prepared for independent exploration, they can gradually grant them the space to do so.

Should the child look back for assurance, a simple nod, a reassuring smile, or an encouraging expression will suffice to motivate them to continue their explorations.

During these moments of self-discovery, children’s sensory acuity and concentration naturally flourish.

At this stage, parents don’t need to interrupt the child; the child can engage in repetitive play and immerse themselves in their areas of interest with focused attention.

03、The Art of Order

The ages of 0-3 constitute a pivotal period for a child’s development of a sense of order. Children inherently thrive in an environment that exudes structure and tidiness.

Prolonged exposure to disorder may leave a child feeling adrift, and their surroundings may become increasingly chaotic.

However, if a child grows up in an environment characterized by order, they are more likely to develop composure, attentiveness, and a receptivity to guidance from adults.

A sense of order serves as a fundamental building block for logical development.

It is our duty as adults to assist children in cultivating an environment marked by order.

In our parent-child classroom, every area is meticulously organized, and the placement of materials is deliberate. When parents consciously guide their children to tidy up, arrange, and promptly return items to their designated spots, they are actively participating in the cultivation of their child’s sense of order.