I had mentioned this in a post on introducing finances to children, but realized that it needed its own. This may be simplified for younger children or made more challenging…
TODDLER AGGRESSION
A few weeks ago, I noticed a small toddler-sized bit mark on one of the girls' arms, in a location they couldn't have done themselves. Thankfully, we haven't noticed any…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY: THE CHILD’S FIRST BUSINESS
As we talk about finances this month we, of course, need to cover one of my favourite topics: children and entrepreneurship. Lemonade stands, lawn mowing, dog walking, baking, and so…
OUR BOOK ADVENT CALENDAR 2020
Last year, for each day of December leading up to Christmas, I had a book for the girls to unwrap, an idea I got from another Montessori mama (Nicole Kavanaugh).…
MONTESSORI TWINS: ITEMS THAT WE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
Multiples are a blast! Before we went for an ultrasound I knew we were expecting more than one. Normally a very active person, I couldn't even walk up a flight…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY: PART TWO
Part one was all about building a foundation and values when it comes to money. Now, let's talk about cash and how four quarters is the same amount as a…
TODDLER HOLIDAY GUIDE: MONTESSORI-INSPIRED
I've been asked a lot lately what the girls would be receiving for the holidays and thought it would be easier to create a list. We budget, throughout the year,…
OUR MONTESSORI FAMILY–HELPING CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT FINANCES AND MONEY PART ONE: BUILDING A FOUNDATION
Being a financial coach, I've been asked how to teach children to handle money. As a Montessori parent, I've been asked how to introduce money and ways of handling it…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED HALLOWEEN
Our family is unapologetic Halloween, Renaissance and costume party people. If there's a reason to dress-up, preferably as a historic figure (hello, Queen Elizabeth I), we are all about it.…
DIY WOODEN RING AND PIN COLOUR SORTING
I've planned to do put this DIY together for forever! However, slightly different. I wanted to use dowels, but after putting this DIY together for the girls and having wooden…
