Yesterday we spent some time in the backyard after dinner. While relaxing on the grass, E grabbed some fallen leaves and started tearing them up. V found it to be…
Category: Activities
FARM ANIMALS: THE LITTLE CHANGE THAT MADE THIS MONTESSORI MATERIAL MORE ATTRACTIVE
As a Montessori family, we have a plethora of baskets and trays. Recently I came across some cloth trays from Target. They were the perfect size for displaying certain materials,…
MUSIC MONDAY: MONTESSORI INFANTS
We have been doing Music Mondays since we brought the girls home from the hospital. Music is an important part of our everyday life. I often say that while the…
INTRODUCING BABY DOLLS
When I was thinking about what materials to get the girls for their birthday, a babydoll was something I considered. I did plenty of research and decided on the perfect…
OUR DIY BUDDHA BOARD
The girls come from a family of painters. Their grandma (my mother-in-law) has done some beautiful paintings and drawings --in my opinion, she is the queen of sunsets. Their abuela…
MONTESSORI STYLE ROAD TRIP: TIPS AND TRICKS
We took the girls on their first big road trip in March that involved the crossing of multiple state lines. Normally, when I’d travel with my family, we’d pull all-nighters…
OUTDOOR PLAY WITH MONTESSORI INFANTS
How do two Montessori infants enjoy the outdoors? A mat and two hats. That's all we need, nothing special. They feel the grass, taste the leaves, find and smell the…
INFANT CRAFT: FLOWER PETALS AND MALLETS
On Tuesdays, or Crafty Tuesday as we call it, I try to come up with crafts that the girls will enjoy, be able to accomplish a majority of on their…
DIY PIKLER TRIANGLE AND ROCK CLIMBING RAMP
Hubby built a Pikler shortly before the girls were born, neither of us realizing all the ways we would use it. It has been fantastic! We've used it to hang…
WOOD PAINTING WITH NATURAL WATERCOLOURS
E and V love to watch me paint. They also want to participate. If I need to work on a project, I will give them cardboard and a wet brush.…
