Articles from October 2019

October 29, 2019

Top 5 Montessori Gifts for Every Age Group

Top 5 Montessori Gifts for Every Age Group
There are so many amazing Montessori and Montessori friendly materials available for children. But, it can be kind of hard to narrow which ...
October 28, 2019

Why Use Montessori Baby Mobiles at Home?

Why Use Montessori Baby Mobiles at Home?
Montessori mobiles are some of the first materials that a baby will use in a Montessori home. They are a great way to engage a baby even be...
October 25, 2019

What is a Montessori Sensitive Period? 15+ Articles

What is a Montessori Sensitive Period? 15+ Articles
One of the most foundational parts of Montessori are sensitive periods. Maria Montessori identified that children pass in and out of sensit...
October 23, 2019

IKEA Practical Life -- 4 Ways

IKEA Practical Life -- 4 Ways
I love IKEA! It has so many Montessori friendly items at great prices for families - especially practical life items. But there are so many...
October 22, 2019

Inviting Participation in a Montessori Home

Inviting Participation in a Montessori Home
Since Theodore's birth, a little over a month ago, Augustus has been on a practical life strike. He just isn't interested or is out...
October 19, 2019

Montessori Baby Movement Area Essentials

Montessori Baby Movement Area Essentials
Play and exploration is so important for babies. It is through play that babies will learn and grow. As Maria Montessori made very clear, &...
October 16, 2019

Some Montessori Inspiration on Instagram

Some Montessori Inspiration on Instagram
I'm doing a lot of late night nursing lately which means a lot of time on Instagram ! And, that's not a bad thing -- there is a lot ...
October 14, 2019

Montessori Friendly Alternatives to Popular Baby Toys

Montessori Friendly Alternatives to Popular Baby Toys
It’s that time again! Time to find some Montessori alternatives to popular toys. This time I’m focusing on baby toys. This list was a fun o...
October 12, 2019

Protecting and Establishing Points of Reference -- Montessori Baby Week 4

Protecting and Establishing Points of Reference -- Montessori Baby Week 4
Today, Theodore is a whole month old! I can't believe it's already been a month with this bundle of joy. Being back in baby mode al...
October 10, 2019

Labeling Games - Two Ways

Labeling Games - Two Ways
Let's talk about writing! I seem to have three kids at very different stages of the writing process. But, today, I want to focus on Nora...
October 08, 2019

Realistic Model Cars - A Few Choices and How to Use Them

Realistic Model Cars - A Few Choices and How to Use Them
When it comes to toy vehicles there are so many choices out there that it can be completely overwhelming. Recently, Gus has been super into...
October 05, 2019

The Newborn's Work - Montessori Baby Week 3

The Newborn's Work - Montessori Baby Week 3
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what Teddy “does” during the day; about how we are “doing Montessori” with our newborn. The quic...