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…
BASIC SET-UP FOR THE SMALL KITCHEN AND YOUNG CHILD
When T was younger, I never had the space to set up a functional kitchen his size, like what E and V have. One of my former places didn't even…
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-INSPIRED GIFTS FOR THE TWO-YEAR-OLD
My babies are two! It's so crazy, I feel like they've always been a part of the family and yet it feels like they've only been here for a short…
SUPER EASY DIY MAT
I've had a lot of questions about this mat, so I thought it best to create a post to direct others to so that they could create their own. Have…
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…
GARDENING WITH TODDLERS: PART I
Last year we first introduced gardening to E and V (post here). While we prepared an area that would be their own garden, separate from the family garden, they didn't…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: THEIR KITCHEN SET-UP AND SHARING ONE
At 23-months old E and V are starting to get a little cramped when using their learning tower together. While they are still able to use it, it was time…
