By Age




Explore The Kavanaugh Report By Age 


Babies | Toddlers 

Preschool | Elementary 




You asked and here it is - your one stop shop for all the ages and stages of Montessori parenting. From parenting babies and toddlers to the elementary years, and everything in between, click the age or stage that you want to explore. 


In each category you'll find popular posts that you won't want to miss, a list of ages covered, products we love and some other terms to search for posts of that age. So, basically, all the goodness packed into one power little section! 

Once you've found the age that you're looking for, click to open that section for all the articles in each section. 



As with everything in Montessori, please remember to follow your child and not use any ages that I've picked as an exact curriculum.  Also note that there are many resources on The Kavanaugh Report that are not listed in these sections. You can find a full list of categories in the drop down menu at the top of this site. 

Please also note that The Kavanaugh Report uses affiliate links at no cost to you. While some of the links in this page are affiliate links all of the recommendations are my own and this page is not sponsored.








Babies 



From the moment a baby is born they start to work on becoming the amazing, unique individual they were meant to become. As Montessori parents, we know that we can support each child's unique developmental path from birth through out own interactions and our environments.


"The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth. " Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind

 

Here is a collection of articles, resources, DIYs, and more to help you to understand Montessori babies and be the best Montessori parent you can be.  



Must Read Baby Posts


Click below to read the most binge worthy, and popular Montessori baby posts:
 

Search by Month 


Babies change and grow rapidly so posts are broken down by month. In each category you will find all the articles from The Kavanaugh Report relating to that month. Or find all Montessori Baby posts from newest to oldest by clicking here.  


Newborn  
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Two  
Three  
Four   
Five
Six  		   Seven
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  Ten
  Eleven
  Twelve
  


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Toddlers




Toddlers are amazing little creatures. They explore their world in the most unique ways. Their language is exploding, they are pushing their physical skills to the limits, and they are passionate about their individual interests. 

"It follows that at the beginning of his life the individual can accomplish wonders – without effort and quite unconsciously." Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind


Here is a collection of articles, resources, DIYs, and more to help you to understand Montessori toddlers. Since there is such a huge difference between a new 1-year-old and an almost 3-year-old, I have broken posts down into younger toddlers (12-24 months) and older toddlers (24-36 months).  




Must Read Young Toddler Posts


Click below to read the most binge worthy, and popular Montessori young toddler posts.

Search By Month for Younger Toddlers


One-year-olds grow and change very quickly. Therefore, I've broken down posts by month. In each category you will find all the articles from The Kavanaugh Report relating to that month. Or find all Montessori Young Toddler posts from newest to oldest by clicking here. 


13 Months    
14 Months   
15 Months   
16 Months		 17 Months   
18 Months   
19 Months   
20 Months   		 21 Months
22 Months
23 Months
24 Months

Must Read Older Toddlers


Click below to read the most binge worthy, and popular Montessori older toddler posts.

Search By Month for Older Toddlers


Once a toddler is 2-years-old, the growth starts to slow down and get steadier. For older toddlers, I have broken the first half of the year into months, and the second into one category. Or find all Montessori Older Toddler posts from newest to oldest by clicking here.


25 Months   
26 Months      		 27 Months   
28 Months   		 29 Months   
30 Months   


Products and Shops We Love for Montessori Toddlers




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Preschool




At 3-years-old, Maria Montessori discovered that a whole new world opens up for children. Their brains still learn through movement and their senses but it's done through conscious activity in their environment. They become even more curious and specifically seek opportunities to learn and grow. 

"The little child’s first movements were instinctive. Now, he acts consciously and voluntarily, and with this comes an awakening of his spirit…." Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind

 

Here is a collection of articles, resources, DIYs, and more to help you understand and thrive in this new period of growth and development. 



Must Read Preschool Posts


Click below to read the most binge worthy, and popular Montessori preschool posts. 


Search By Year


During the preschool years, the growth is much steadier and interests last longer. Therefore, age categories are broken down by year. In each category you will find all the articles from The Kavanaugh Report relating to that year. Or find all Montessori preschool posts from newest to oldest by clicking here. 


3-Years    4-Years    5-Years   


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Elementary



At age 6, the child is reborn as they enter the second plane of development. This is a time of slow and steady physical growth, of health and stability. But, it comes with some big changes in your child, in their needs, and in how their brains work. 



"Our aim is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core." Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential


Here is a collection of articles, resources, DIYs, and more to support you through the Montessori elementary years.



 

Must Read Elementary Posts


Click below to read the most binge worthy, and popular Montessori elementary posts. 


Search By Year


During the elementary years, growth is slow and steady. Many topics and interests span years, so ages are broken down by years for this stage. In each category you will find all the articles from The Kavanaugh Report relating to that year. Or find all Montessori elementary posts from newest to oldest by clicking here. 


6-Years
9-Years      		 7-Years   
10-Years      		 8-Years
11-Years   


Products and Shops We Love for Montessori Elementary













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Great Lessons | Elementary | Public Montessori






What's Next? The Adolescent Years


At this point, The Kavanaugh Report is focused on Montessori parenting in the first and second planes of development. As my children get older and enter the third plane of development - ages 12-18 - I may continue to share depending on their comfort level. Click here to read posts about Montessori Adolescents.