The other day E and V's train set was rotated back onto the shelves. It's been some time since it's been out and they showed interest in it differently than…
Author: Amo
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING TODDLERS
There have been a few questions I've been frequently asked about homeschooling E and V and I thought it would be best to explain, more in-depth, here. Are they allowed…
BABIES AND TODDLERS: THE LITTLE RESTROOM VISITORS TIP
When T was young it became very clear, very quickly, that the times I would spend on the toilet alone had ended. While it's wiser to have children in the…
MONTESSORI PARENTING: I’M NOT REALLY COMFORTABLE WITH_____, NOW WHAT?
Whenever I share E and V assisting with picking up glass, stirring near the stove, or cutting up veggies with their own knives I always receive messages saying that I'm…
OUR HOMESCHOOL PLANS FOR FEBRUARY
I heard such positive feedback about January (you can find it here) as well as requests for our February plans, so here we are. While I'm sharing to assist in…
GENTLE-PARENTING, MONTESSORI, AUTISM (PDA) AND BOUNDARIES/ RULES SUCCESS
Wow, what a title, huh. I think there is a common misunderstanding that when you practice a form of gentle-parenting, Montessori, or have a PDA Autistic child that you can't…
TODDLERS: LIMITING TANTRUMS OR ADDING RESPONSIBILITY–WITH THE EXTRA STEP
Have you ever tried to end an activity just to be met with extreme upset or a tantrum? Part of this, from the child's aspect, is a lack of control…
THE WOODEN RING IS ALL THE THINGS FOR THE MONTESSORI CHILD
Do you have a wooden ring for your child, or a few? It's such a simple design, just a circle of wood--but oh, the things this simple ring can be…
TODDLER TWINS: MOVING FROM ONE ROOM TO TWO
It was time that E and V each had their own bedroom. Is this preferred? Nope. We don't have a big house and have lost our movement room--but it was…
OUR HOMESCHOOL PLANS FOR JANUARY
When putting together any sort of plan for E and V for homeschooling I try to base it upon their needs, not a particular curriculum. Right now they are really…