Here we share tips for Montessori parents or anyone who would like to understand more the concept of Montessori from the parenting point of view.
Yesterday’s post was about helping children learn their body parts. I mentioned that one of the biggest help for us was books. Today, I’m sharing our favorite books on the subject. Each book on this list meets the Montessori recommendations for choosing books for young children. So they have Read more…
As a trained Montessori teacher, I find myself frequently thinking of what activities Solu might already have been presented with if he was in a toddler community. I especially miss the big practical life activities like table and cloth washing. It is tempting to set them all up and convert Read more…
The first time I saw children set a table was also the first time I encountered Montessori. I visited and observed a Montessori classroom and the experience changed my life. The children were setting the table for lunch. It was such a beautiful sight. This is a staple activity in Read more…
Choose a pant from the top basket. Sit down and put it on. Then stand up and pull it up by wriggling just so and just so. Decide you don’t want to wear underpants today and take it off. Choose shorts from the middle basket. Repeat process with even Read more…
Children love to be outside and it is good for them. I’ve wanted to create an outdoor space for my son for a while but did not think we had the space. We live in an upstairs flat with a very small balcony where we also dry our clothes. With two Read more…
Hello! It’s been a while. We are alive and well but have gone through a lot of changes this year which have left me no time to write. The biggest change is that we welcomed an amazing new member to our family. You’ll read about him soon. Another change is Read more…
Month 4 = weeks 14 to 18 This is the 6th post in this series where I am attempting to share some of the ways that we applied the Montessori principles from birth. Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Observations at 15 weeks Handling the Child I’m sorry it has Read more…
That’s what’s on our shelf right now. We have also tried some pasting but I don’t think he’s ready even though he has asked for it several times. We also have a stereognostic/mystery bag and some finger puppets out. You can use the 16 months tag at the bottom Read more…
Eggs are fragile. Whether handling raw eggs, cracking them, peeling or slicing them, extra care is required to get the desired results. While this requirement might seem like a good reason to prevent children from working with eggs, it is the exact reason why children, even toddlers should work with them. Read more…
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