Articles from October 2017

October 31, 2017

Natural Rubber Baby Toys

Natural Rubber Baby Toys
I've been thinking more lately about all the products we use in our home. And how we can make them more natural. I sort of stumbled upo...
October 30, 2017

What Did You Do All Day?

What Did You Do All Day?
I don't know about you, but when I ask my kids "what did you work on at school today?" I always get the same answer -- "...
October 27, 2017

Watching Play -- Montessori Baby Week 47

Watching Play -- Montessori Baby Week 47
If you follow me on Instagram , then you know that we are in the middle of a big renovation at our house. The work is mainly in our kitchen...
October 25, 2017

5 Montessori Changes to Make in Your Home Today

5 Montessori Changes to Make in Your Home Today
Much like in a Montessori classroom, creating a prepared environment at home is essential in assisting your child’s development. At home, s...
October 24, 2017

8 Montessori Videos to Watch from Instagram

8 Montessori Videos to Watch from Instagram
It's always one thing to see a still picture of a child at work, or of a Montessori environment, but it's a completely different th...
October 21, 2017

Teething -- Montessori Baby Week 46

Teething -- Montessori Baby Week 46
This past week, some familiar signs have been creeping back into our lives; pink cheeks, runny nose, late night shenanigans, and an insatia...
October 17, 2017

Baby and Toddler Chairs -- Some Options

Baby and Toddler Chairs -- Some Options
Montessori environments aim to allow children to develop as much independence as possible. For babies and toddlers, having the right sized ...
October 16, 2017

Losing a Pet

Losing a Pet
Over this weekend, we had to put our nearly 17-year-old dog down. Nettie was blind, deaf, and had stopped recognizing any of us (even by sm...
October 13, 2017

Practical Life with Babies -- Montessori Baby Week 45

Practical Life with Babies -- Montessori Baby Week 45
I have talked about the importance of practical life with toddlers many times. Practical life work -- and I do mean truly practical work -...
October 12, 2017

What We're Reading -- September

What We're Reading -- September
It has been another month of amazing book finds and great reads around here! I'm constantly amazed by the shear number of fantastic kid...
October 10, 2017

Our Favorite Geography DIYs

Our Favorite Geography DIYs
If you have been reading this blog for a long time, then you know that Henry is obsessed with geography. Since he was 3-years-old, geograph...
October 09, 2017

How can Parents Best Support Montessori Teachers?

How can Parents Best Support Montessori Teachers?
As a new school year really gets underway, I've been thinking a lot about how to support my children's schools and my children'...
October 06, 2017

In and Out Work -- Montessori Baby Week 44

In and Out Work -- Montessori Baby Week 44
For the last couple of weeks, Gus has had one thing on his mind -- putting his toys in something else. In and out, out and in. Doesn't ...
October 04, 2017

Our DIY Montessori Baby and Toddler Placemats

Our DIY Montessori Baby and Toddler Placemats
In Montessori, babies and toddlers are given as many real experiences as possible when it comes to eating. What I mean is that they are giv...
October 02, 2017

Montessori Practical Life: Flower Arranging at Home

Montessori Practical Life: Flower Arranging at Home
There are very few, if any, things that can beat the beauty found in the natural world. Nature in all its forms is inherently beautiful. It...