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…
Category: Prepared Environment
MONTESSORI TODDLER: FAMILY ROAD TRIP
We are going on a road trip! This is the first road trip in 16 months, not including the RV. In the RV we can take a lot more--much different…
SUPER EASY DIY MAT
I've had a lot of questions about this mat, so I thought it best to create a post to direct others to so that they could create their own. Have…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: SMALL CHANGES TO THE PREPARED ENVIRONMENT
I'm not a fan of change. Being Autistic, I actually find it really difficult to adjust to at times. That doesn't seem to be a problem for E and V.…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: LITTLE CHANGES TO THE BEDROOM
E and V have been potty learning for some time and accidents occur. They notice when accidents happen and have wanted to take more control over cleaning up and changing…
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…
MONTESSORI TODDLER FOOD PREPARATION: PEELING
Many Montessori families often start with peeling as a way to introduce their child to helping prepare meals. We attempted this, but the need to mouth made it a little…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: THEY KNOW NOT TO…SO WHAT TO DO?
Have you ever found yourself redirecting your child away from the same action or item over and over? Thinking to yourself, as your child looks at you giggling while heading…
CHILD LED NATURE WALKS
“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.” -Maria Montessori Walking through local nature trails is one way we enjoy fall and all the beautiful colours that…
FOLLOWING THE CHILD’S LEAD: THE MOVEMENT ROOM
"Mental development must be connected with movement and be dependent on it. It is vital that educational theory and practice should be informed by that idea." - Maria Montessori. Our…
