At a recent medical appointment with V it became clear that we, regardless of where we are, are our child's advocate. Not just when it comes to what is best…
Category: Toddler
DIY PLANT DUSTER AND INTRODUCTION
I've been decluttering and deep cleaning a lot lately as I try to make space and adjust for the girls new skills and latest interests. A new interest that I…
FOOD PREPARATION INTRO: SLICING WITH THE WAVY KNIFE
Slicing Spreading Food without heat Food with heat Recipes using measurements Creating recipes Slicing with a slicer was the first step in Montessori food prep. It's a great introduction to…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED RV LIVING
One reason we decided to purchase an RV is because we love to travel, especially to destinations that are within a few days of driving. We would love to travel…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: TOOTHPICK POSTING
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 in. The aim…
FOOD PREPARATION INTRO: HARD BOILED EGG SLICING
Slicing Spreading Food without heat Food with heat Recipes using measurements Creating recipes The girls are standing and starting to toddle around a little bit. They have been wanting to…
MAKING A TOY MONTESSORI-FRIENDLY: THE LOCK BOARD
This was inspired by Nichole at Radical Beginnings. On Instagram, years ago, she shared the idea of replacing the cartoon images in the lock board with real photos of the…
SHELF ROTATION AND OBSERVATION AT 14 MONTHS
There is no routine for rotating the girls' main sitting area shelves. I regularly observe them and, about once a week or so, I will try to spend a longer…
DIY THREADING ACTIVITIES
The girls have had this particular ring stacker on their shelf for awhile, but they have never shown much interest in any forms of ring stackers. I did, however, notice…
TODDLER READING: FROM RIPPING BOOKS TO FRAGILE HANDLING
We read with the girls, a lot. Along with the reading we do with them, we also make sure the see us regularly reading by ourselves--setting an example). I recently…
