The girls come from a family of painters. Their grandma (my mother-in-law) has done some beautiful paintings and drawings --in my opinion, she is the queen of sunsets. Their abuela…
We took the girls on their first big road trip in March that involved the crossing of multiple state lines. Normally, when I’d travel with my family, we’d pull all-nighters…
From a general perspective, there are many pros and cons to using a pacifier for your little one. However, from a Montessori viewpoint, they are not recommended. Before I continue,…
This Tuesday was a fun and busy day. I had a few crafts planned, two involved mallets and hammering, something both E and V really enjoy. One of them was…
"One of the greatest gifts adults can give--to their offspring and to their society-is to read to children. -Carl Sagan The girls' reading journey began when they were in utero.…
At our house, we love rainbows and all they stand for; hope, peace, promise, good luck, good fortune, and a fresh start. It's also rainbow everything for our Rainbow Babies.…
This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. This is what the bedtime routine looks like for our Montessori infants. I should first mention that they don't…
How do two Montessori infants enjoy the outdoors? A mat and two hats. That's all we need, nothing special. They feel the grass, taste the leaves, find and smell the…
"There is no limit to the equipment of the 'Children's Houses' because the children themselves do everything." -Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook The girls first showed interest in drinking from a…