It's that time of the year again and, as promised, a list of materials we will be purchasing for E and V. We celebrate, and budget, for Christmas every year…
Category: Holiday
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…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: EASTER BASKET
This will be E and V's second Easter and, unfortunately, second Easter during a pandemic, which is a bummer. The traditions that I grew-up with these two have yet to…
WHAT WE DO WITH GIFTS THAT AREN’T NECESSARILY MONTESSORI-FRIENDLY
First, I want to say that we are always grateful for everything E and V receive. The fact that others think of our children and choose to purchase or create…
MORE CHRISTMAS TREE FUN FOR THE TODDLER: HIDING, SEEKING, AND THREADING
E has become increasingly interested in the Christmas tree lately, or rather the wrapped books underneath, haha. I thought an increased challenge in decorating the tree might allow her to…
OUR MONTESSORI-FAMILY AND JOLLY OLE SANTA CLAUS–WHAT WE DO(N’T)– AND ELF ON THE SHELF
As a child, when I first discovered there was no Santa Claus I was devastated! Do you remember how you felt? Perhaps you were wiser and figured it out before…
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…
TODDLER FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS TREE
We celebrate Christmas and have just put up our traditional Christmas tree. Ours is artificial and is prelit, which is a lifesaver, especially since the girls helped set it up.…
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS WE EMBRACE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Leaving shoes out with carrot sticks: In the Netherlands on St. Nicolas Day Eve (December 5th) it's common for children to place their shoes near a fireplace or front door…
OUR BOOK ADVENT CALENDAR 2020
Last year, for each day of December leading up to Christmas, I had a book for the girls to unwrap, an idea I got from another Montessori mama (Nicole Kavanaugh).…
