In short, we make bathtime a safe and enjoyable occasion. That being said, one could assume we had toys aplenty and just a grand ole time, but that is far…
Category: Toddler
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TODDLER PARENTING: HOW WE NAVIGATE LYING
E and V have started to show interest in pretend play and have developed a bit of imagination. The other day V slipped off their Pikler triangle. When I asked…
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MONTESSORI: LETTER SOUND BOXES DIY
Sound boxes are so awesome! So what are they? It's a material that allows the child, who is likely in the sensitive period for small objects, to be introduced to…
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“DO YOU KNOW…”–TEACHING TODDLERS THEIR ADDRESS
We moved, I want to say recently, but the reality is that it was seven months ago--we are still so far from being 'moved in'. We are able to leave…
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SHOPPING WITH TODDLERS
In Montessori, we strive to provide a child with as much independence as they are capable of. (Children need to be respected when they are, developmentally and remember that just…
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INTRODUCING GAMES (SHARING THOSE WE LOVE) AND FAMILY GAME NIGHT TO OUR TODDLERS
In my mother's family game days are important--board, card we enjoy them all. As a child, we would gather and play cards every Sunday; my aunt, cousin, sister, parents, grandparents,…
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MONTESSORI TODDLER: AN INCREASED MATCHING CHALLENGE DIY AND THE WHY
E and V love to match, anything and everything. They really enjoy the printables from this Etsy shop and this TPT shop, which I love as they are created for…
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MONTESSORI TODDLER: STROLLERS
In Montessori, we try to avoid confining a child unless necessary. When the girls were born, I had a broken arm and strollers were the only way I could get…
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MONTESSORI-INSPIRED TIPS FOR GARDENING WITH TODDLERS
This is not our first year of gardening, but each year E and V have been able to participate in new and exciting ways. (You can read about previous years…
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TODDLER: SO, YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE TO THE BEDROOM–SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
Oh, the toddler bedtime routine--if you are successful in creating one (here's ours) that works well for you and your family, life is good--actually, it's amazing! So why would anyone…