February 27, 2017 3 Steps to Create a Montessori Inspired Reading Area Tagged in: Montessori, Montessori Home, Raising Readers, Reading is a hugely important part of our daily lives. Not a single day goes by where we are not reading for an hour or more during the day... Continue reading
February 24, 2017 What We're Reading -- February Tagged in: Montessori Friendly Books, Raising Readers, I love books, and especially children's books, but it can be so hard to find picture books that fit Montessori ideals. Specifically, bo... Continue reading
February 22, 2017 Discovering the Hand -- Montessori Baby Week 12 Tagged in: 2-months-old, Fine Motor, Montessori Baby, Montessori Mobiles, Newborn, Tactile Mobiles, There are several "firsts" that, I think, parents eagerly await with their babies. The first time the baby rolls, the first word,... Continue reading
February 20, 2017 DIY Montessori Color Sorting Crayon Storage Tagged in: Art, Montessori Home, Projects, Tutorial, Art is an important part of our daily routine here. I don't consider myself to be all that creative of a person, but I so love watching... Continue reading
February 14, 2017 Toddler Butterfly Theme for Spring Tagged in: 2-years-old, Montessori Inspired, Montessori Shelves, We have officially entered the part of winter where I can do nothing but wish for spring to come. For many of you, spring probably is right... Continue reading
February 13, 2017 The Gobbi Mobile -- Montessori Baby Week 11 Tagged in: 2-months-old, Montessori Baby, Montessori Mobiles, Newborn, The Gobbi mobile is quintessential Montessori. It's easily one of the most recognizable Montessori infant materials. These beautiful, ... Continue reading
February 10, 2017 Favorite Montessori Friendly Toys -- 24 to 30 Months Tagged in: 2-years-old, Montessori Friendly Toys, Montessori Toddler, Play Shelves, Products, I feel like it was yesterday that Nora was born. But, somehow, my tiny little rainbow baby is this vibrant, bouncy, smart, independent 2.5-... Continue reading
February 09, 2017 Montessori Baby Week 10 -- Sick Baby Essentials Tagged in: 2-months-old, Montessori, Montessori Baby, Newborn, Little sick babies are just the worst. Not for you, but for them. They are just so sad. And, it can be downright scary in some situations. Continue reading
February 07, 2017 Montessori Child: 5 Favorites at 5-years-old Tagged in: 5-years-old, Montessori Friendly Toys, One of the major tenants of Montessori is that the prepared adult is following the child through their developmental path. While this means... Continue reading
February 03, 2017 Easy Valentines Day Trays Tagged in: 18 to 24 Months, 2-years-old, Holiday Activities, Montessori Inspired, Montessori Toddler, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. I like holiday themed trays because they are just an easy way to incorporate a little fun. ... Continue reading
February 01, 2017 Books that Celebrate Diversity and Kindness Tagged in: Montessori Friendly Books, Raising Readers, If there is anything I can teach my children as they grow into adults, I would hope it is to be kind and understanding. We need more kind i... Continue reading