Articles from 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...
November 27, 2019

Introducing a Toy - Montessori Baby Week 10

Introducing a Toy - Montessori Baby Week 10
Over the 10 days or so Theodore has really started interacting with the world in a whole new way. He has been much more alert and active du...
November 26, 2019

Taking a Pause

Taking a Pause
We have a big bench at our dining room table instead of chairs on one side. While I love the bench, it can also be a bit tricky for toddler...
November 20, 2019

What We're Reading - Thankfulness

What We're Reading - Thankfulness
With so much talk about Christmas, it can be easy to gloss over Thanksgiving. But, for our family, we really do try to make November a time...
November 19, 2019

How to Observe Your Montessori Baby

How to Observe Your Montessori Baby
For any adult in a Montessori environment, observation is super important. It's through observation that we are going to learn exactly ...
November 15, 2019

Gifts for Montessori Parents - A Peek at MY Gift List

Gifts for Montessori Parents - A Peek at MY Gift List
Around this time of year there is always so much talk about what kids would love for holiday gifts but not as much talk about parents. So w...
November 13, 2019

An Advent Calendar Idea - A Book a Day

An Advent Calendar Idea - A Book a Day
With Advent quickly approaching, I’m trying to get all of my Christmastime ducks in a row. I’ve spent far too much time during the past few...
November 11, 2019

Using a Capsule Wardrobe with a Newborn

Using a Capsule Wardrobe with a Newborn
In a Montessori environment we want to provide a child with the opportunity to participate in practical tasks as much as possible. Dressing...
November 05, 2019

Montessori Aprons to Love

Montessori Aprons to Love
When you see pictures of Montessori children working on practical life work, they are almost always wearing an apron. For my kids, putting ...
November 04, 2019

Transitioning to a Montessori Floor Bed with a Newborn

Transitioning to a Montessori Floor Bed with a Newborn
One of the most iconic and well known parts of using Montessori at home has to be the floor bed. Maria Montessori was very clear that small...
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 ...