"The child should live in an environment of beauty" Dr. Maria Montessori We know that in Montessori, the child's environment should be inviting and one of beauty. It should have…
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MONTESSORI INFANT/TODDLER: WHAT IS THE ‘YES-AREA’
I've written about the yes-area in posts before but thought it was time it had a post of its own to explain more of what it actually is. One of…
THE MONTESSORI TODDLER: PUTTING MATERIALS AWAY
Oh, this has been a long time coming. A year and a half of work to be exact--but the girls are starting to put things away. Books are ending back…
CHILDREN, AUTISM, AND CHANGE: HOW TO PROPERLY PREPARE FOR A MOVE
I’m an Autistic with children, neither of us like change. We will soon be closing on a property and moving, which means change. To make this experience better for all…
MONTESSORI FAMILY: SCREEN TIME (DURING ILLNESS)
Before we go on, I just want to clarify that screens are a tool. They may be used for educational purposes in some families, a way to communicate for some…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: SWEEPING
Children will tell you what they need. Sometimes it’s not always in the most pleasant ways and it may be difficult to hear, but they do tell you. I have…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: THEIR KITCHEN SET-UP AND SHARING ONE
At 23-months old E and V are starting to get a little cramped when using their learning tower together. While they are still able to use it, it was time…
OUR MONTESSORI HOME: THE IMPORTANCE OF SCENTS
Scent is extremely important. When I was training for massage (certified and licensed therapist), we were informed that we should never wear perfume and should only wash sheets with unscented…
NATURAL CONSEQUENCES AND CHILD-PROOFING
Natural consequences are a little tricky with multiples or homes with more than one child. You want your child to learn cause and effect naturally, but sometimes their actions can…
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…
