When first introducing painting, we want to only supply one colour. This helps prevent this activity from being overwhelming. It also keeps the process nice and simple; wet the brush,…
WE ARE OUR CHILD’S ADVOCATE
At a recent medical appointment with V it became clear that we, regardless of where we are, are our child's advocate. Not just when it comes to what is best…
DIY PLANT DUSTER AND INTRODUCTION
I've been decluttering and deep cleaning a lot lately as I try to make space and adjust for the girls new skills and latest interests. A new interest that I…
FOOD PREPARATION INTRO: SLICING WITH THE WAVY KNIFE
Slicing Spreading Food without heat Food with heat Recipes using measurements Creating recipes Slicing with a slicer was the first step in Montessori food prep. It's a great introduction to…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED RV LIVING
One reason we decided to purchase an RV is because we love to travel, especially to destinations that are within a few days of driving. We would love to travel…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: TOOTHPICK POSTING
Follow the child, they will show you what they need to do, what they need to develop in themselves and what area they need to be challenged in. The aim…
FOOD PREPARATION INTRO: HARD BOILED EGG SLICING
Slicing Spreading Food without heat Food with heat Recipes using measurements Creating recipes The girls are standing and starting to toddle around a little bit. They have been wanting to…
CREATING A MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT FOR SAME AGE CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTS
The girls, although the same age, have different abilities. V has consistently reached physical milestones before E. She rolled over for the first time a day before E, army crawled…
MAKING A TOY MONTESSORI-FRIENDLY: THE LOCK BOARD
This was inspired by Nichole at Radical Beginnings. On Instagram, years ago, she shared the idea of replacing the cartoon images in the lock board with real photos of the…
SHELF ROTATION AND OBSERVATION AT 14 MONTHS
There is no routine for rotating the girls' main sitting area shelves. I regularly observe them and, about once a week or so, I will try to spend a longer…
