Protecting children's concentration is a fundamental part of the Montessori philosophy. Montessori classes give children large blocks of uninterrupted work time, usually three hours. This allows children to develop deep concentration, undisturbed because the schedule says it's time to keep learning something else.
It can be tempting to congratulate a child who is working wonderfully, but sometimes even making eye contact is enough to break his concentration. The next time you walk with your child while he is concentrating on drawing a picture or building a tower, try walking instead of telling him how wonderful he is. You can make a mental note and tell him later that you noticed that he was so focused on his creation that you loved seeing him this well.
In addition to concentration, it is important to understand that in the Montessori philosophy it is the adult who has to follow the child in his learning. The adult is only a guide that empowers him so that his motivation for learning comes from within. Trust that each child is on his or her own internal developmental timeline, doing something for a reason.
This reminds us to look for the reason behind the behavior. It reminds us that not all children will walk at one or read at four. Following the child means remembering that each child is unique and has their own individual needs, passions, and gifts. and that he should be taught and guided accordingly.
If you can't get your child interested in reading, try to see what he wants; If you love being funny, it may be that a joke book is what sparks your interest, not the children's classic you had in mind. Remember to "follow your child" it can help you see it in a different way and work with it rather than against it.