At a recent medical appointment with V it became clear that we, regardless of where we are, are our child's advocate. Not just when it comes to what is best…
Category: Infant
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED RV LIVING
One reason we decided to purchase an RV is because we love to travel, especially to destinations that are within a few days of driving. We would love to travel…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED GARDENING WITH INFANTS/TODDLERS
Growing-up, my family always had a large garden. We enjoyed fresh produce while freezing and canning for the winter. As an adult in my apartment, it was tough not having…
DIY VELCRO ACTIVITY
There are photos that we have hanging at a level that the girls may easily enjoy. We have a few in their bedroom and a few in the sitting-area where…
AN INVITATION TO CLEAN: MONTESSORI PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS
"To offer the child an environment rich in motives for activity, in which he can choose what he will take and use, free from any teacher's control, or indeed from…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED GIFTS FOR THE ONE-YEAR-OLD
A question I've been asked a lot lately is, "What did the girls receive for their first birthday?" We use birthdays and holidays as an opportunity to purchase items that…
MUSIC MONDAY: HOMESCHOOLING EDITION
Music is a big part of this household; we listen to it regularly and all different varieties. We do have our favourite genres, classical being one of them. So when…
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…
POTTY LEARNING UPDATE AT 12 MONTHS
We first introduce toilet learning and elimination communication when the girls were seven months-old. Now that they are 12-months-old, a few things have changed in how we do toilet learning…
