A Hopeful Invention, The Bottle Of Calm
Educator María Montessori put at our disposal a very effective invention to control children’s misbehavior, the bottle of calm. A device created as a tool to help children relax in times of stress.
Although tantrums are normal at certain ages When these become more followed, our worry, stress and despair begin. As usual crying or irritating behavior is very difficult to control That is why we end up giving in to many of their requests, we do this and that, all due to ignorance of how we can act.
But, to help us move on control of the famous tantrums, various theories and recommendations have been created in this regard, where those that are practical, have a reputation and have been extensively verified.
On the other hand, it is convenient that we take into account that children may be acting in a negative way due to age issues, but in other cases it is possible that there are behavioral disorders. In any case, the bottle of calm is aimed at attending to these temporary situations, whose origin is fully identified .
What we should know about the vial of calm
María Montessori is an educator who designed an educational method at multiple levels. This method is developed in different activities and modalities, but its final objective is to bring the correct education of the child without having to go to punishment but through the exploitation of their abilities.
We know that children do not understand many things Furthermore, they still do not have the same ability to adapt to certain environments, or the facility to communicate. That is why the little ones can act in an incomprehensible way, capable of unhinged and leaving us without arguments to give a correct answer.
The bottle of calm is one of the inventions included within the Montessori method; It is designed for children from the age of two to approximately six years . This device is ideal for keeping little ones entertained with a particular object, whose function must have been previously established and must be known to the child.
What do we need to make it?
One of the qualities of Calm flask is that it can be easily crafted at home. To do this, we will need the following materials:
- A clear or translucent jar with a lid , preferably made of plastic to prevent it from breaking in case of falling.
- 1 or 2 measures of crystalline glue containing frost or diamond, they can be tablespoons or the amount we consider sufficient.
- In addition to the diamond that the glue contains, it is convenient to add 3 or 4 extra scoops of bold colors this.
- A little coloring Your child’s favorite color or the one with which he most identifies.
- Shampoo, preferably for children or a neutral one; we can also use glycerin.
- Hot water.
- Glue gun.
- Silicone bar.
Preparation mode
- We introduce all the materials into our bottle , the quantities of each must be adequate to the size of the container. It is necessary to leave an unfilled space, that is, that the mixture does not reach the top, but only a little more than one centimeter.
- It is also an option to include small toys , like boats, geometric figures, hearts; taking care not to be exaggerated so that they are distinguished within the bottle.
- We mix all the materials and make sure that the lid is well sealed with silicone, to prevent the child from uncovering the bottle.
A properly prepared vial of calm it has a very interesting material movement , the density of the shampoo, water and glue are different, which will allow all elements are directed at different speeds and perform different movements.
Calm bottle benefits
It has multiple advantages in terms of behavior, since allow the child to gradually slow down . To use it, the little one must shake the bottle and observe the movement of the components within it, which will keep them entertained and focused.
The Calm Flask is ideal for performing a task that requires our part-time, but it is especially recommended to help you recover from your tantrums .
Other benefits of the bottle of calm are:
- Stimulates your ability to concentrate .
- Stabilizes your energy levels.
- Allows you to relax your mind and create sleeping habits.
- Useful during long trips or times that require patient waiting.
- It can work with fussy children or those at risk of hyperactivity.
