[April Bradford]

Table Manner Teaching Placemats @ Montessori Mates*​

Mealtimes can get messy quickly* when young children are involved. As toddlers explore their independence, they're still learning skills like using utensils and staying seated. That's where Montessori Mates come in.*

Founder Maria Montessori started with a mission*: to help children be respectfully raised with independence, confidence, and autonomy.

The Montessori philosophy of education* places a strong emphasis on practical life skills that help children develop independence, order, and focus. Mealtimes are the perfect opportunity for kids to practise these valuable abilities.

These unique silicone placemats* feature raised outlines of each piece of dinnerware – plates, cups, bowls, cutlery – giving kids a tactile guide for properly setting their place at the table.
Plus, the non-slip backing keeps everything secure as little hands practice holding utensils*, and spills and messes stay contained on the easy-to-clean mat.

Montessori Mates also offers cooking kits* and toys to spark early learning*. Beyond placemats*, their products encourage developing life skills through play*.

You can buy the Original+ Montessori Mates® Silicone Placemat for $39.99*.

With Montessori Mates placemats*, the whole family can relax and enjoy mealtimes together – thanks to one simple tool making table manners teaching fun and easy*! So, how about we bring back some old-school manners?

Image Credit: Montessori Mates