"How did you get the girls to prefer fresh vegetables? Mine will only eat macaroni and cheese!" First, a fed toddler is a happy toddler. So don't judge yourself too…
Category: Toddler
MONTESSORI TODDLER: MEAL SET-UP AND PREP
The girls are starting to help with meal and snack time more and more. They aren't doing it all by themselves, yet, so we do it together. First, we prepare…
TODDLERS AND SIGN LANGUAGE
Signed language was something I wanted to introduce to the girls rather early because we have a Deaf family member and friend. There’s mixed information on exposing young children to…
THE INDEPENDENT TODDLER: WHEN ASSISTANCE ISN’T AN OPTION
I love how independent toddlers are! Once they are interested in learning something or doing something on their own, nothing will come between them and performing that act. Talk about…
MONTESSORI CONCENTRATION–BEGINNING AT BIRTH
“The expression on the child’s face was one of such concentrated attention that is seemed to me an extraordinary manifestation”.--Dr. Maria Montessori (The Advanced Montessori Method, 1965) What is so important…
MONTESSORI PARENT: GRACE AND GROOVE AT 18 MONTHS-OLD
At 18 months, I feel like we are finally getting into our day-to-day groove. We have always had routines that, with twins, have been a huge lifesaver and necessary. But…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: DIY COLOUR WHEEL
I saw something similar another Montessori mum had purchased and knew that it would be something E and V would really enjoy--being that they are so into sorting colours at…
FOOD PREPARATION INTRO: SPREADING
Slicing Spreading Food without heat Food with heat Recipes using measurements Creating recipes It was time for lunch and, when searching in the refrigerator, I quickly realized we were out…
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…
TODDLER LIFE: FLASHLIGHT ACTIVITY
E and V's bedtime routine involves reading a book which requires a reading light--if you follow our stories on Instagram or Facebook I share 'last night's book' daily. E and…