Articles from February 2018

February 27, 2018

Montessori Kids: Gardening Ideas for Spring

Montessori Kids: Gardening Ideas for Spring
I'm told that spring is right around the corner. Even here in snowy Minnesota, there are signs that spring is on the way. Each morning ...
February 26, 2018

Montessori Toddler Wardrobe - IKEA Besta Hack

Montessori Toddler Wardrobe - IKEA Besta Hack
As a Montessori parent, I know that my children crave independence from a young age. Even as a young toddler, children seek independence in...
February 22, 2018

Our Baking Essentials

Our Baking Essentials
My children, Nora in particular, love working in the kitchen. I rarely have to ask or invite them to work, but will often find them startin...
February 21, 2018

Responding as a Montessori Parent - Tips for Success

Responding as a Montessori Parent - Tips for Success
Honesty time, lately, I feel like I have been struggling with responding to my children in the way that I would like. I've been too qui...
February 20, 2018

Montessori Baby Tactile Mobiles

Montessori Baby Tactile Mobiles
Montessori baby environments are sometimes knows for their wonderful array of mobiles. Montessori mobiles provide just enough stimulation t...
February 15, 2018

First Art Tray - Montessori Young Toddler Week 11

First Art Tray - Montessori Young Toddler Week 11
Lately, Gus has been so super interested in the art supplies that Nora and Henry are using in our art area. Every time they sit down to wor...
February 12, 2018

What We're Reading - January 2018

What We're Reading - January 2018
It's another new year, and another year of sharing some of our favorite library book finds! We are so very fortunate to have access to a...
February 09, 2018

Peeling Bananas -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 10

Peeling Bananas -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 10
At 14-months-old, Gus is becoming more and more interested in participating in every day tasks around the home. This often means throwing a...
February 08, 2018

Math Work at 3 - Parts of a Whole

Math Work at 3 - Parts of a Whole
At 3.5-years-old, Nora has a lot of different interests. Here at home and at school, we follow her lead and let her natural desires drive h...
February 06, 2018

The Importance of Modeling

The Importance of Modeling
Maria Montessori was revolutionary in many ways, not just in the world of education but in child development. She saw and recognized that c...
February 05, 2018

Ignoring the Shelf Work -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 9

Ignoring the Shelf Work -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 9
"Not all those who wander are lost." Life with Augustus can be summed up in two words right now -- busy and busy. With a new ...