Deborah Zinski

Preparing Montessori Toddler Spaces at Home - The Bathroom Deborah Zinski

Module 1- The Space - Your Toddler's Bathroom Stage 1 - Introduction and Getting Started Your space Sit in your space Draw a map of your bathroom Rate your bathroom Analyze your bathroom Action Plan Stage 2 - The supplies What does your toddler need? What are the bathroom self care skills? Toddler-size supplies for bathroom self-care Supplies for the bathroom Supplies for your toddler Supplies for bedtime Other Must-Have Items Action Plan Module 2 - Care of Self is a Vital Part of Practical Life Taking care of self Sleeping Toothbrushing Dressing Bathing and Grooming Practical Life Activities The 4th Practical Life Activity: Introduction to Grace and Courtesy Four outcomes from the Exercises of Grace and Courtesy Action Plan Module 3 - Toilet Learning vs Toilet Training Toilet Learning the Montessori Way Signs of readiness Clothing for toilet learning Cloth diapers vs disposable diapers Forget the rewards Standing up Toilet learning and language Bowel Movement Control Summary A suggested toilet routine Module 4 - How to Approach Personal Care Routines Personal care routine suggestions Hand Washing Face Washing Tooth Brushing Hair Brushing Toileting Getting dressed Potential bathroom hazards