I take E and V to the local library for a children's book reading group once a week. After songs and a book, they bring out some materials for group…
Category: All Abilities
PARENTING: GUIDED ACTIONS
Guided actions are actions that help direct a person in situations that they may otherwise feel "lost" or unsure of what to do. Have you ever noticed a child freeze…
DIY PICKING/PEELING MATERIAL
*Requires adult supervision. 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…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: FARMING ACTIVITY
For years, even prior to E and V's birth, we have gone to a corn maze at a favourite farm. A family traditions. Last year was the first time E…
TRUSTING THE CHILD AND THEIR ABILITIES: OBSERVE OR INTERVENE?
Anyone else’s children testing their physical limits and abilities right now? I love watching them learn and grow, but there are definitely times I’m holding my breath and trying not…
TODDLERS AND SIGN LANGUAGE
Signed language was something I wanted to introduce to the girls rather early because we have a Deaf family member and friend. There’s mixed information on exposing young children to…
TODDLER AGGRESSION
A few weeks ago, I noticed a small toddler-sized bit mark on one of the girls' arms, in a location they couldn't have done themselves. Thankfully, we haven't noticed any…
MONTESSORI FOR EVERY CHILD AND ALL ABILITIES
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future… Let us treat them with…
