Guided actions are actions that help direct a person in situations that they may otherwise feel "lost" or unsure of what to do. Have you ever noticed a child freeze…
Category: Toddler

MONTESSORI FAMILY: IS YOUR TODDLER READY TO LEAVE THEIR CRIB?
E and V use floor beds. They have for naps, since the beginning, and began using them for bedtime, too, when they were a few months old. Having a floor…

DIY PICKING/PEELING MATERIAL
*Requires adult supervision. Follow the child, they will show you what they need to do, what they need to develop in themselves and what area they need to be challenged…

MONTESSORI TODDLER: FOLLOWING AN INTEREST–MICHELANGELO
We have a homeschool "plan" that I write out each month. While I always create it by following E and V, their interests and current skills, we aren't tied to…

TODDLER: MONTESSORI-INSPIRED EASTER 2022
Easter is coming and I'm so excited as this year E and V will enjoy it so much more than they did just the year before. They love searching for…

MONTESSORI TODDLER: PRETEND PLAY AND THE JOY I ALMOST STOLE
Do my toddlers play pretend? Yes. But pretend looks a lot different in our home now than when T was younger and how it may look in some other homes--a…

OUR MARCH HOMESCHOOL PLAN 2022
February just flew by and now it time for March's plan with so many wonderful cultures to learn about. You will notice an influence of current events and holidays--stereotypes will…

MONTESSORI TODDLER: LEARNING MAGNETS ACTIVITES
The other day E and V's train set was rotated back onto the shelves. It's been some time since it's been out and they showed interest in it differently than…

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING TODDLERS
There have been a few questions I've been frequently asked about homeschooling E and V and I thought it would be best to explain, more in-depth, here. Are they allowed…

BABIES AND TODDLERS: THE LITTLE RESTROOM VISITORS TIP
When T was young it became very clear, very quickly, that the times I would spend on the toilet alone had ended. While it's wiser to have children in the…