Autonomy
28 articles
Daycare
The Role of Freedom of Choice in Montessori Daycare
One of the most significant differences between Montessori settings and conventional early years provision is the degree of choice given to children....
Daycare
Daycare and the Development of Independence in Toddlers
One of the less-anticipated benefits of daycare is the contribution it makes to independence. Parents sometimes discover that their child dresses them...
Daycare
Daycare and the Development of Independence
A 2-year-old at home gets dressed by an adult, because that adult has time. A 2-year-old at daycare gets handed her boots, because the teacher has nin...
Parenting
Building Toddler Independence Through Daily Tasks
The toddler who insists on pouring their own milk (and spills half), putting on their own shoes (10 minutes, wrong feet), and "helping" with dinner (c...