Articles from June 2018

June 29, 2018

Beginning Toilet Learning -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 30

Beginning Toilet Learning -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 30
This post week has taken a new turn around here - undies! Gus has shown some interest in getting the toilet learning process underway and we...
June 26, 2018

Sensorial Exploration for Babies and Toddlers

Sensorial Exploration for Babies and Toddlers
Babies and toddlers are surrounded by an enormous world filled with new experiences. They are natural explorers of that world -- seeking to...
June 25, 2018

Montessori Family Summer Bucket List

Montessori Family Summer Bucket List
Now that it is officially summer, it's time for us to start thinking about what we want to do this summer! One of the truly fun things a...
June 22, 2018

Box with Bins -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 29

Box with Bins -- Montessori Young Toddler Week 29
At 18-months-old Augustus has a wide variety of interests in both objects in our environment and with experiences in our environment. I wou...
June 21, 2018

Montessori Friendly Alternatives to Popular Toddler Gifts

Montessori Friendly Alternatives to Popular Toddler Gifts
I recently came across this list of popular toddler toys while searching for a birthday gift for a friend's child. I just wanted to see...
June 19, 2018

A Few Montessori Materials to Consider at 4-years-old

A Few Montessori Materials to Consider at 4-years-old
In my mind's eye Nora is still a perfectly round little bald baby. But, in reality, Nora turned 4-years-old yesterday! I don't quit...
June 18, 2018

Our Approach to Bike Riding

Our Approach to Bike Riding
One warm evening a few weeks ago we decided to head outside to play after dinner. When we got outside, Nora declared that she was going to ...
June 15, 2018

Learning to Clean Up - Montessori Young Toddler Week 27 and 28

Learning to Clean Up - Montessori Young Toddler Week 27 and 28
I don’t know when it first happened, but one day I noticed it. And then again. And again. Gus playing with a material, then that material p...
June 13, 2018

Reasons to Love Montessori Friendly Highchairs + Some Options

Reasons to Love Montessori Friendly Highchairs + Some Options
When I first got pregnant with my oldest, I got a regular old high chair for him. Knowing nothing about Montessori, it was a standard high ...
June 11, 2018

Trying a Capsule Wardrobe

Trying a Capsule Wardrobe
Being a Montessori parent, I want to give my children the opportunity to engage as fully as they are able in practical tasks. This includes...
June 07, 2018

4 Montessori Art Trays at 18 Months

4 Montessori Art Trays at 18 Months
Now that Gus is 18 months old, he is definitely starting to become more and more interested in working with trays and materials on his shel...
June 05, 2018

Matryoshka Dolls to Love

Matryoshka Dolls to Love
It's not unusual for you to see a Matryoshka doll on a Montessori shelf for an infant or toddler. Small children love the surprise of o...
June 01, 2018

A Lock and Key - Montessori Young Toddler Week 26

A Lock and Key - Montessori Young Toddler Week 26
I've found that it's often the most simple things that will keep my children occupied for the longest time! And, once again, this s...