Articles from May 2015

May 25, 2015

5 Things to Consider when Montessori Isn't Independent

5 Things to Consider when Montessori Isn't Independent
The other day, Henry asked me for an orange. I took one from our fruit bowl, cut it in half and gave it to him. Then, Nora started fussing ...
May 20, 2015

Montessori Familiar Faces Basket

Montessori Familiar Faces Basket
I recently shared on Instagram that I had made Nora a familiar faces basket. It's similar to the familiar places treasure basket I ma...
May 19, 2015

Zones of the Ocean Sensory Bottles

Zones of the Ocean Sensory Bottles
We are currently in the middle of an Ocean-themed unit study in our Montessori co-op. There are so many great things to learn about in the ...
May 17, 2015

DIY Montessori Weighted Cylinders

DIY Montessori Weighted Cylinders
Part of why I love the Montessori method is its development of the whole child. It's not just about teaching a child to read or write, ...
May 09, 2015

These Days

These Days
 These days are long and hard. These days are short and sweet. These days are fleeting and never-ending. These days...