It's officially fall! We try to enjoy all four seasons and look for activities that help us celebrate them. With Covid, we don't often go to public locations, but our…
Category: Activities
DIY PLANT DUSTER AND INTRODUCTION
I've been decluttering and deep cleaning a lot lately as I try to make space and adjust for the girls new skills and latest interests. A new interest that I…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: TOOTHPICK POSTING
Follow the child, they will show you what they need to do, what they need to develop in themselves and what area they need to be challenged in. The aim…
MAKING A TOY MONTESSORI-FRIENDLY: THE LOCK BOARD
This was inspired by Nichole at Radical Beginnings. On Instagram, years ago, she shared the idea of replacing the cartoon images in the lock board with real photos of the…
SHELF ROTATION AND OBSERVATION AT 14 MONTHS
There is no routine for rotating the girls' main sitting area shelves. I regularly observe them and, about once a week or so, I will try to spend a longer…
DIY THREADING ACTIVITIES
The girls have had this particular ring stacker on their shelf for awhile, but they have never shown much interest in any forms of ring stackers. I did, however, notice…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED GARDENING WITH INFANTS/TODDLERS
Growing-up, my family always had a large garden. We enjoyed fresh produce while freezing and canning for the winter. As an adult in my apartment, it was tough not having…
DIY VELCRO ACTIVITY
There are photos that we have hanging at a level that the girls may easily enjoy. We have a few in their bedroom and a few in the sitting-area where…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED GIFTS FOR THE ONE-YEAR-OLD
A question I've been asked a lot lately is, "What did the girls receive for their first birthday?" We use birthdays and holidays as an opportunity to purchase items that…
MUSIC MONDAY: HOMESCHOOLING EDITION
Music is a big part of this household; we listen to it regularly and all different varieties. We do have our favourite genres, classical being one of them. So when…
