This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Quiet time is perfect for the toddler who is transitioning out of naps. Actually, that's a lie, quiet…
Category: Montessori Home
MONTESSORI TODDLER: ADDING TO THE SELF-STATION AND HELPING TO LEARN NOSE-BLOWING
E and V have had a slight runny nose, here and there, for the last three years, however, this winter has brought runny nose upon runny nose. While E and…
THE MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT–ALL OF IT
"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…
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…
