Articles from September 2017

September 28, 2017

Movement Area with an Older Baby -- Montessori Baby Week 43

Movement Area with an Older Baby -- Montessori Baby Week 43
This past month has been completely crazy for Augustus. At 9 months old, he still couldn't sit up. Within the month, he started sitting...
September 27, 2017

Favorite Art Supplies from 1 to 3

Favorite Art Supplies from 1 to 3
Sometimes there is a myth that Montessori environments don't encourage creativity or creative expression. But, this is so wrong. There ...
September 26, 2017

Maximum Effort at 3-Years-Old

Maximum Effort at 3-Years-Old
As children grow, they want to strengthen both their big and their small muscles. In order to do this they are often drawn to heavy work. ...
September 25, 2017

"Let the Children be Free"

"Let the Children be Free"
It seems like I'm always busy. Always. There aren't enough hours in the day to get all the things I want to get done, done. I feel ...
September 21, 2017

Our Weaning Table -- Montessori Baby Week 42

Our Weaning Table -- Montessori Baby Week 42
For many Montessori babies, their first meals are often served at a weaning table. This table serves as a transition from nursing/bottles t...
September 20, 2017

Some Montessori Inspiration Lately

Some Montessori Inspiration Lately
Who doesn't love a little Montessori inspiration!? Here are some images from Instagram that have me swooning. One thing I absolutely lo...
September 18, 2017

Exploration -- Montessori Baby Week 41

Exploration -- Montessori Baby Week 41
It can sometimes feel like having the right shelf with the right toys is the most important thing for your Montessori baby. But, let me tel...
September 14, 2017

Montessori Friendly Toys and DIYs at 8 Months

Montessori Friendly Toys and DIYs at 8 Months
Augustus is getting bigger, older, stronger and wigglier each day! And with all this growth comes new interests, new challenges, and new s...
September 13, 2017

Latching Boxes and Baskets

Latching Boxes and Baskets
For those of you that have multiple children of different ages sharing one space, like I do, you know how hard to can be to give everyone t...
September 12, 2017

Montessori Family Fall Bucket List

Montessori Family Fall Bucket List
With everyone back in school, the weather cooling, and a few trees even turning colors in our neighborhood, things are starting to rapidly ...
September 08, 2017

A Treasure Basket of Balls -- Montessori Baby Week 40

A Treasure Basket of Balls -- Montessori Baby Week 40
There are few toys that are as versatile and long lasting as a good set of balls. Children can come up with so many amazing ways to use the...
September 07, 2017

What We're Reading -- August

What We're Reading -- August
We love reading! I can't say this enough! It's one of the things that we do a lot of throughout the whole day. And, a new supply of...
September 05, 2017

Find Your Montessori Community

Find Your Montessori Community
I got to spend this last weekend with one of my very best friends. Amy, from Midwest Montessori , was able to come with her family to stay ...