"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…
Category: Infant

THE GATES HAVE COME OFF: THE MONTESSORI FLOOR BED
Well, it has finally happened. The girls have begun to get around a lot more, pulling themselves up using furniture the last few day. So it was only a matter…

WOOD PAINTING WITH NATURAL WATERCOLOURS
E and V love to watch me paint. They also want to participate. If I need to work on a project, I will give them cardboard and a wet brush.…

DIY FABRIC TISSUE BOX
A few months ago, the tissue box seemed like something the girls would enjoy. So I purchased a tissue box cover off Amazon and, using the silk scarves I had…

OUR MONTESSORI-INSPIRED SPRING BOOKS
According to the calendar, it has been spring for awhile, but it's finally just starting to feel like it. We just started our garden and are able to spend more…

CRAFTY TUESDAY: ICE PAINTING
The girls have been more interested in watching me paint. So I wanted to try and find a painting activity that was a little more than just paint in a…

OUR NEW ROUTINE: 10 MONTH-OLD MONTESSORI TWINS
I currently stay home with the girls; I have since birth. While there are things that I do, my main job is mummy. That being said, I didn't think that…

MONTESSORI INSPIRED EASTER BASKETS 2020
When it comes to gift-giving holidays, I take the opportunity to purchase items for the girls that they will need in the near future. Items that aren't too themed and…

DIY TEXTILE PEEKABOO BOARD
Awhile ago I came across another Montessori mother's use of disposable wipe lids. She used family photos and, while I loved her idea, the girls have laminated photos they…

MONTESSORI TWIN’S INFANT BEDROOM
We receive a lot of questions about the girls’ bedroom and sleeping. They share a room and, judging from their interactions together, they love it. One item that…