Articles from March 2020

March 31, 2020

Summer Capsule Wardrobe Planner

Summer Capsule Wardrobe Planner
Here in Minnesota we have had a pretty mild winter and early spring. After having record breaking snow and cold last year, this has been a ...
March 30, 2020

Shelf Help Episode 5 - Toddler Classes, Sports, and Summer Activities

Shelf Help Episode 5 - Toddler Classes, Sports, and Summer Activities
In today's world there are so many options for child-centered classes. From music classes, to art and sports, parents are inundated...
March 26, 2020

A Super Easy Math DIY for Preschoolers

A Super Easy Math DIY for Preschoolers
Montessori has so many great traditional math works. In fact the entire mathematical curriculum is pure genius. I personally have such a co...
March 25, 2020

Games We Love - 5+

Games We Love - 5+
We are a board game family. I love playing games, Morgan loves playing games, the kids love games. They are just such a great way to engage...
March 23, 2020

Shelf Help Episode 4 - Social Distancing and Montessori

Shelf Help Episode 4 - Social Distancing and Montessori
As the Covid-19 pandemic reaches further into the United States, we encourage everyone to practice social distancing at this time. In th...
March 20, 2020

Easter Basket Ideas 2020

Easter Basket Ideas 2020
With the social distancing, quarantine, and closures happening right now our life is pretty disrupted. At this point we are no longer able ...
March 18, 2020

Sensitive Period for Order, Isolation, and Covid-19

Sensitive Period for Order, Isolation, and Covid-19
There's a general feeling of different in my house right now. Because of other time off, Henry hasn't had school in over a week. No...
March 17, 2020

Montessori "Areas" to Focus On at Home

Montessori "Areas" to Focus On at Home
As many parents are settling into a new reality around the world, we are all trying to find our balance. There are those that are used to b...
March 16, 2020

Working from Home with Kids - A Montessori Schedule

Working from Home with Kids - A Montessori Schedule
One part of my life that I haven't talked a ton about here on The Kavanaugh Report is how I'm a work-from-home parent. Eight years ...
March 16, 2020

Shelf Help Episode 3 - Floor Beds and Art Museums

Shelf Help Episode 3 - Floor Beds and Art Museums
Going into traditionally adult spaces with children can be daunting if you aren’t prepared. In this episode, Nicole and Amy share ideas o...
March 13, 2020

Montessori Resources for Learning at Home

Montessori Resources for Learning at Home
I know that the world is captivated by COVID-19 right now and I keep going back and forth about whether writing about it hurts or helps my ...
March 12, 2020

An Easy DIY for Babies to Explore Color

An Easy DIY for Babies to Explore Color
It's always exciting to prepare your baby's space for play! First and foremost, babies love to explore and learn through their sens...
March 11, 2020

Weaning Tables to Love - Montessori Baby Week 25

Weaning Tables to Love - Montessori Baby Week 25
One of my favorite things about using Montessori with babies is the freedom of movement and respect that small humans are shown. Babies are...
March 09, 2020

Shelf Help Episode 2 - Creating Your Montessori Routine

Shelf Help Episode 2 - Creating Your Montessori Routine
Establishing a family routine or rhythm can be an important step in parenting young children. This routine can look differently for every f...
March 09, 2020

Shelf Help Episode 1 - Welcome to the Podcast

Shelf Help Episode 1 - Welcome to the Podcast
Welcome to Shelf Help, Where Montessori and Parenting meet. In today's episode, Amy and I introduce ourselves and our new Montessori...
March 05, 2020

Week By Week Activities for Young Montessori Babies

Week By Week Activities for Young Montessori Babies
Somehow another 12 weeks with Theodore has zoomed by and he is now 5 months old! I can't really believe it to be honest. Life is moving...
March 02, 2020

Toddler Hand Washing - 3 Ways to Make it a Reality

Toddler Hand Washing - 3 Ways to Make it a Reality
If I had to describe toddlers in two words, I would use autonomy and practical life. Toddlers have a strong need to listen to their inner d...