Articles from February 2016

February 25, 2016

Easter Baskets for Montessori Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers Updated 2023

Easter Baskets for Montessori Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers Updated 2023
I have spring on my mind! This week we are finally getting above freezing temperatures here in Minnesota and it feels like spring is right ...
February 22, 2016

Montessori Toddler Trays -- How Do You Set Up Toddler Toys in a Montessori Way?

Montessori Toddler Trays -- How Do You Set Up Toddler Toys in a Montessori Way?
An important part of a Montessori environment is having an orderly and prepared space. The phrase "a place for everything and everyth...
February 19, 2016

Montessori Friendly Toys 16 to 19 Months

Montessori Friendly Toys 16 to 19 Months
As of yesterday, Nora is officially 20 months old. I can't believe she is getting so close to 2. As she gets older, I wanted to share s...
February 16, 2016

Montessori Parenting: Let's Stop Rushing Toddlers

Montessori Parenting: Let's Stop Rushing Toddlers
We live in a fast world. I can order food online and have it delivered to me an a matter of minutes all without ever interacting with anyon...
February 11, 2016

30+ Awesome Montessori Friendly Magnet Toys

30+ Awesome Montessori Friendly Magnet Toys
I'm always looking for fun and engaging Montessori friendly toys for my children. Finding the right materials for an environment can be...
February 10, 2016

A Day in the Life: The Other Stuff

A Day in the Life: The Other Stuff
Yesterday, I shared some pictures and our daily rhythm and routine . And, while it really does look like an average day, I still feel like ...
February 09, 2016

The Daily Rhythm in Our Montessori Home

The Daily Rhythm in Our Montessori Home
I get asked a lot for a schedule of our day. How we structure our homeschool time, our playtime and regular life. This isn't an easy qu...
February 08, 2016

The Montessori Coat Flip

The Montessori Coat Flip
In the Montessori approach, it is important that children have the opportunity to be as independent as possible. We carefully prepare the en...
February 05, 2016

Montessori Toddler Classification Cards with Printable

Montessori Toddler Classification Cards with Printable
Nora is getting to the age where she is starting to be ready for matching work. She is starting to make connections about the world around ...