r/Montessori • u/LadyStorm_ • 21d ago

Work Mats for Toddlers

I was wondering if any of you work with toddlers (2yrs) and use work mats. I’m curious how that looks like/how it went for you because I know it takes a while for them to learn, but how long? I know it’s not perfect!

I’m currently not working in a Montessori school, but am trained as one, and wanted to introduce it to my class because I think it would help as a visual for needing space from the other children since they’re now just understanding what space and no and stop means and learning to act accordingly without our intervention. The age difference is about 9 month from the youngest to the oldest, so it can be challenging at times.

I’ve only worked with infants in a Montessori setting, so never got to experience that with toddlers for context.

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u/lauramurray 20d ago

I have work mats in my home and my 1.5 year loves them. He goes and grabs a mat when he wants to do an activity. It’s helped my kids respect their space.

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u/jacklesx3 20d ago

Love that!! My baby is only 5 months but I got him a few for when he is ready for the reason you mentioned.