May we are following an interest in birds, particularly beaks and their function. The other day E and V had a disagreement about robins and why we haven't been seeing…
MONTESSORI FAMILY: IS YOUR TODDLER READY TO LEAVE THEIR CRIB?
E and V use floor beds. They have for naps, since the beginning, and began using them for bedtime, too, when they were a few months old. Having a floor…
EASTER EGG ALTERNATIVES
I was recently asked, a lot, if we were using plastic or wooden eggs for Easter eggs this year. The truth is that we aren't using either. We are actually…
DIY PICKING/PEELING MATERIAL
*Requires adult supervision. 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…
OUR APRIL HOMESCHOOL PLANS 2022
The weather is becoming more pleasant and will lead to us spending more time outdoors and less time in our homeschool room. To make their tradition Montessori materials more accessible…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: FOLLOWING AN INTEREST–MICHELANGELO
We have a homeschool "plan" that I write out each month. While I always create it by following E and V, their interests and current skills, we aren't tied to…
TODDLER: MONTESSORI-INSPIRED EASTER 2022
Easter is coming and I'm so excited as this year E and V will enjoy it so much more than they did just the year before. They love searching for…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: PRETEND PLAY AND THE JOY I ALMOST STOLE
Do my toddlers play pretend? Yes. But pretend looks a lot different in our home now than when T was younger and how it may look in some other homes--a…
OUR MARCH HOMESCHOOL PLAN 2022
February just flew by and now it time for March's plan with so many wonderful cultures to learn about. You will notice an influence of current events and holidays--stereotypes will…
MONTESSORI TODDLER: LEARNING MAGNETS ACTIVITES
The other day E and V's train set was rotated back onto the shelves. It's been some time since it's been out and they showed interest in it differently than…
