Articles from January 2016

January 29, 2016

Color Themed Treasure Baskets for Toddlers

Color Themed Treasure Baskets for Toddlers
Toddlers are amazing! They explore and absorb everything around them. In a Montessori environment, we try to provide as many opportunities ...
January 27, 2016

Meaningful Montessori Choices for Babies and Toddlers

Meaningful Montessori Choices for Babies and Toddlers
I know I've said this a lot lately, but I'll say it again...Montessori is not just about the things but it's about how we view ...
January 22, 2016

The Intersection Between Montessori and Waldorf

The Intersection Between Montessori and Waldorf
Montessori is one of many different alternative and natural learning schools of thought. These alternatives to traditional parenting and ed...
January 20, 2016

2 Minute Montessori Activity -- Toddler Ball Drop

2 Minute Montessori Activity -- Toddler Ball Drop
Need to keep a toddler entertained? Have 2 minutes? You need to make this! This easy ball drop has kept Nora, Henry and every other child t...
January 18, 2016

Toddlers & Dumping -- Why do Toddlers Dump Everything?

Toddlers & Dumping -- Why do Toddlers Dump Everything?
There are so many parenting questions that plague us all! Why don't our babies sleep? How can my child survive on three crackers and a ...
January 16, 2016

Easy Wall Art for Kids

Easy Wall Art for Kids
One important part of a Montessori environment is making an environment beautiful for the child. This means using child sized furniture, an...
January 15, 2016

A Montessori Toddler at Work

A Montessori Toddler at Work
The other day I sat down to take some pictures of some of the work that has been on Nora's shelves over the last couple of months. (Sta...
January 12, 2016

DIY Montessori Flag Pin Map

DIY Montessori Flag Pin Map
The 12 Months of Montessori series is back for another year! This month's theme is culture and I'm happy to be sharing a project th...
January 08, 2016

A Peek at Our Montessori Playroom

A Peek at Our Montessori Playroom
I have shared this space before, but since Montessori spaces are constantly evolving, I knew it was time to share it again. This is our mix...