If you see your child absorbed in using a plaything in an unexpected way, it’s natural to feel the urge to intervene and show them how you think it should be used. However, resisting that impulse may be far more beneficial to them. Your toddler is more likely to stay focused on an activity that they choose. Giving them the opportunity to concentrate fully on a task without interruption allows them to engage in deeper exploration and helps extend their attention span. It can also provide you with a window into their interests. This mom saw that her toddler was engrossed in: 👉 Gaining fine motor control by standing up the Montessori Animal Match figurines. 👉 Examining cause and effect by opening and closing the accompanying Drawstring Bag. 👉 Experimenting with spatial relationships by moving the figurines in and out of the bag. Thank you @holdingspacemontessori for sharing how your son engages in self-directed play with his Lovevery playthings. #Lovevery #LearnThroughPlay #MontessoriAtHome #MontessoriPlay #ChildLearning #Matching #FineMotorSkills