With having twins who share a room, we always need to be cautious when making changes to their sleep routine. So how did we drop from two naps to one…
Category: Child
IT’S OK FOR CHILDREN TO GET UPSET
First, I need to clarify that nobody wants to see a child upset, especially a young one--I know I don't like it. I'd also like to point out that I…
BUDGET ACTIVITY: CREATING A BUDGET FOR THE DOLL HOUSE
I had mentioned this in a post on introducing finances to children, but realized that it needed its own. This may be simplified for younger children or made more challenging…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY: THE CHILD’S FIRST BUSINESS
As we talk about finances this month we, of course, need to cover one of my favourite topics: children and entrepreneurship. Lemonade stands, lawn mowing, dog walking, baking, and so…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY: PART TWO
Part one was all about building a foundation and values when it comes to money. Now, let's talk about cash and how four quarters is the same amount as a…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY PART ONE: BUILDING A FOUNDATION
Being a financial coach, I've been asked how to teach children to handle money. As a Montessori parent, I've been asked how to introduce money and ways of handling it…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED HALLOWEEN
Our family is unapologetic Halloween, Renaissance and costume party people. If there's a reason to dress-up, preferably as a historic figure (hello, Queen Elizabeth I), we are all about it.…
CHILD LED NATURE WALKS
“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.” -Maria Montessori Walking through local nature trails is one way we enjoy fall and all the beautiful colours that…
TODDLER PUMPKIN PLANTERS: SENSORY, REPURPOSING AND PINCER
The small pumpkins that the girls enjoy washing are becoming a little, ummm, sad, haha. They are enjoying washing the pumpkins less and just plain water play for more, so…
DIY FALL OUTDOOR COLOUR BOARD
Lately the girls have started to show interest in colours. We have a few colour sorting activities, but I thought it would be fun to combine colour sorting with our…
