Scent is extremely important. When I was training for massage (certified and licensed therapist), we were informed that we should never wear perfume and should only wash sheets with unscented…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: HOW WE ARE STARTING TO HOMESCHOOL/UNSCHOOL AT 18 MONTHS-OLD
The girls are second generations homeschoolers/unschoolers. I was fresh out of fourth grade when my mum began homeschooling my sister and I, so it looks a bit different for the…
MONTESSORI: ENCOURAGING YOUR PARTNER AND/OR FAMILY TO JOIN AND HANDLING CERTAIN OPINIONS
How did I get my family and Hubby on board with Montessori? I actually came across Montessori when T was 6 months old. The more I read Dr. Montessori's work,…
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…
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,…
FOLLOWING THE CHILD’S LEAD: THE MOVEMENT ROOM
"Mental development must be connected with movement and be dependent on it. It is vital that educational theory and practice should be informed by that idea." - Maria Montessori. Our…
HOW WE ARE RAISING READERS-INFANT AND BEYOND
"One of the greatest gifts adults can give--to their offspring and to their society-is to read to children. -Carl Sagan The girls' reading journey began when they were in utero.…
SURVIVING COVID-19 AND OTHER SCHEDULE UPHEAVALS
This is a trying time, for everyone. Things are not the same as they were a few months ago and no one is sure when they will go back to…
UNSCHOOLING ACTIVITIES-BLOCKS & STORIES
With the unfortunate situation we are facing worldly, so many children have found themselves out of school for the next few weeks. With the fear of them missing out on…
