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…
Category: Activities
LAST-MINUTE GIFTS TO MAKE WITH YOUR TODDLER
We celebrate Christmas and every yearwe try to gather with family for some quality time. We've decided, for some time now, to only purchase gifts for the children (this has…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: DIY COLOUR WHEEL
I saw something similar another Montessori mum had purchased and knew that it would be something E and V would really enjoy--being that they are so into sorting colours at…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: SWEEPING
Children will tell you what they need. Sometimes it’s not always in the most pleasant ways and it may be difficult to hear, but they do tell you. I have…
TODDLER LIFE: FLASHLIGHT ACTIVITY
E and V's bedtime routine involves reading a book which requires a reading light--if you follow our stories on Instagram or Facebook I share 'last night's book' daily. E and…
TODDLER ACTIVITY: POM POM DRAWER DIY
A long time ago I saw a DIY from another Montessori mum on how to recreate a popular material—the red/blue/yellow pull drawers. I immediately purchased the required materials, so I…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: SPRING-THEMED SIZE DISCRIMINATION ACTIVITY
I came across a six-pack of wooden eggs at Target, during a rare outing, and, at the time, I wasn't sure what I would do with them, but I knew…
DIY COLOUR MATCHING DOLLS
I love the colour matching dolls from Grimm's. Grimm's always has such amazing, hight-quality products, but I just can't justify paying that price right now. However, I was inspired. When…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: BOW ACTIVITIES
E and V enjoy bows. While they do like us to put them in their hair, as intended, they really enjoy pulling them off items, particularly clothing they are wearing.…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: FLOWER ARRANGING
Have you noticed that you don’t see cut flowers around our house? I read the following quote from Osho many years ago and it resonated in such a way that…