Articles from December 2019

December 19, 2019

The Easiest Toddler Christmas Tree

The Easiest Toddler Christmas Tree
'Tis the season for little hand to want to touch your Christmas tree! And, hey, I'm all for exploration of beautiful and real objec...
December 18, 2019

Movement Quotes to Consider - Montessori Baby Week 13

Movement Quotes to Consider - Montessori Baby Week 13
This week something new and exciting has started happening with Teddy - wiggly little movements are starting to make progress. He isn't...
December 16, 2019

DIY Book Making Kit Idea

DIY Book Making Kit Idea
Last night Nora says to me, "Mom, I have so many ideas but I don't know how to make a book." This simple statement made me le...
December 13, 2019

Week By Week Activities for Newborns - Montessori Baby Week 12

 Week By Week Activities for Newborns - Montessori Baby Week 12
Now that Teddy has hit 12 weeks, I wanted to do a little activity recap from his time as a newborn. Sometimes it can feel like we have to do...
December 11, 2019

Preparing Your Environment for Independence with Washi Tape

Preparing Your Environment for Independence with Washi Tape
Let's talk about my new favorite hack for preparing our home environment for independence! Washi tape! A simple little roll of paper ta...
December 09, 2019

Developing the Senses - Visual

Developing the Senses - Visual
I've said this before, but  developing the senses is such an important concept in Montessori that I want to talk about it again (and li...
December 06, 2019

2019 Christmas Presents

2019 Christmas Presents
In the past, I've often shared what was on my kids' gift lists, but this year I thought I would actually share a few of the purchas...
December 05, 2019

Montessori Baby - Exploring with Feet

Montessori Baby - Exploring with Feet
Following your baby's interests can seem like sort of a daunting task at times, especially when they can't talk to you or even move...
December 04, 2019

5 Ways to Use a Montessori Movable Alphabet at Home

5 Ways to Use a Montessori Movable Alphabet at Home
The moveable alphabet is one of my favorite Montessori materials for ages 3-6. It really is genius. Dr. Montessori found that children were...