Anyone else’s children testing their physical limits and abilities right now? I love watching them learn and grow, but there are definitely times I’m holding my breath and trying not…
Category: Toddler
MONTESSORI FAMILY: SCREEN TIME (DURING ILLNESS)
Before we go on, I just want to clarify that screens are a tool. They may be used for educational purposes in some families, a way to communicate for some…
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…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: WRITING PREP–THE CHALKBOARD
A few weeks ago we to a family vacation. At one point I had to make a run to a small store and happened to come across mini Etch A…
TODDLER MEALS AND THE DISCRIMINATING PALATE
"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…
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…
