The girls have had choices since birth. While they weren't able to tell us what they wanted, we would hold up two options and which ever one received the most…
MUSIC MONDAY: HOMESCHOOLING EDITION
Music is a big part of this household; we listen to it regularly and all different varieties. We do have our favourite genres, classical being one of them. So when…
RIPPING PAPER AND HOMEMADE GLUE ACTIVITY
Yesterday we spent some time in the backyard after dinner. While relaxing on the grass, E grabbed some fallen leaves and started tearing them up. V found it to be…
FARM ANIMALS: THE LITTLE CHANGE THAT MADE THIS MONTESSORI MATERIAL MORE ATTRACTIVE
As a Montessori family, we have a plethora of baskets and trays. Recently I came across some cloth trays from Target. They were the perfect size for displaying certain materials,…
MUSIC MONDAY: MONTESSORI INFANTS
We have been doing Music Mondays since we brought the girls home from the hospital. Music is an important part of our everyday life. I often say that while the…
POTTY LEARNING UPDATE AT 12 MONTHS
We first introduce toilet learning and elimination communication when the girls were seven months-old. Now that they are 12-months-old, a few things have changed in how we do toilet learning…
INTRODUCING BABY DOLLS
When I was thinking about what materials to get the girls for their birthday, a babydoll was something I considered. I did plenty of research and decided on the perfect…
OUR DIY BUDDHA BOARD
The girls come from a family of painters. Their grandma (my mother-in-law) has done some beautiful paintings and drawings --in my opinion, she is the queen of sunsets. Their abuela…
MONTESSORI STYLE ROAD TRIP: TIPS AND TRICKS
We took the girls on their first big road trip in March that involved the crossing of multiple state lines. Normally, when I’d travel with my family, we’d pull all-nighters…
HOW WE DO PACIFIERS, THUMBS, AND THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY
From a general perspective, there are many pros and cons to using a pacifier for your little one. However, from a Montessori viewpoint, they are not recommended. Before I continue,…
