Did you know that in Montessori, children learn to write before they can read? This is because they are taught the alphabet phonically rather than the names of the letters…
THEIR PLAYHOUSE AND THE MONTESSORI-INSPIRED OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO GO WITH IT
The girls received a playhouse from their Abuela for their first birthday. (This model, but with a loft and chimney.) She wanted to get them something that would last them…
TODDLER: PINCER GRIP, WATER DRIP, COLOUR MIX
I hope that title is as fun to say out loud as it was in my head, haha. E and V showed interest in a colour mixing activity at the…
“DO YOU KNOW…”–TEACHING TODDLERS THEIR ADDRESS
We moved, I want to say recently, but the reality is that it was seven months ago--we are still so far from being 'moved in'. We are able to leave…
SHOPPING WITH TODDLERS
In Montessori, we strive to provide a child with as much independence as they are capable of. (Children need to be respected when they are, developmentally and remember that just…
INTRODUCING GAMES (SHARING THOSE WE LOVE) AND FAMILY GAME NIGHT TO OUR TODDLERS
In my mother's family game days are important--board, card we enjoy them all. As a child, we would gather and play cards every Sunday; my aunt, cousin, sister, parents, grandparents,…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: AN INCREASED MATCHING CHALLENGE DIY AND THE WHY
E and V love to match, anything and everything. They really enjoy the printables from this Etsy shop and this TPT shop, which I love as they are created for…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: STROLLERS
In Montessori, we try to avoid confining a child unless necessary. When the girls were born, I had a broken arm and strollers were the only way I could get…
MONTESSORI-INSPIRED TIPS FOR GARDENING WITH TODDLERS
This is not our first year of gardening, but each year E and V have been able to participate in new and exciting ways. (You can read about previous years…
TODDLER: SO, YOU WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE TO THE BEDROOM–SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
Oh, the toddler bedtime routine--if you are successful in creating one (here's ours) that works well for you and your family, life is good--actually, it's amazing! So why would anyone…
