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…
Category: DIY
DIY MOSS AND LICHEN TERRARIUM
It's officially spring and we've had some lovely weather lately that makes us truly believe we are through winter. I've been seeing many families beginning their seeds for gardens and…
DIY HAND KITE
When putting together E and V's Easter baskets I really wanted to include hand kites. For our little runners who enjoy dragging things behind them, I thought this would be…
DIY MOON PHASE STAMPS
This was a pleasant little discovery I came across which turned into something rather neat. I've introduced stamps a few times, but they have never held E and V's interest,…
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: HOW WE HOLD FAMILY DEAR WHEN WE ARE APART
Covid has been tough here, as I'm sure it has been for everyone else. The girls had just turned 9 months-old when we had to quarantine, upon returning from holiday,…
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…
TODDLER DIY HOLIDAY SCENT JARS
In the sensorial area of a Montessori classroom you may find smelling bottles. Two sets of the same smell, so that the child may match scents. At 18 months-old, the…