Laundry is a big chore and I’m a believer of sharing responsibilities at home. Yes I am a stay at home mom, but no I am not here to do everything for my girls. We are not strict on set chores, but children need to share the responsibilities at home simply because it’s the right […]
Work from school, at age five
We don’t have so many Montessori things at home to show as we used to when my youngest was a toddler. She is on to such big things now! At age five, she still loves practical life lessons, helping with laundry and cooking. But these days she so is super proud of her big work […]
Going to school in the snow
It was officially 1 degree when my kids went to school today. There was snow on the ground and they were dressed like their cousin who attends school in Aspen, Colorado – minus the ski pants that they didn’t wear because that was too out-of-the-ordinary for their comfort zone. But they were wearing layers, fleece […]
A Montessori Thanksgiving
These days, I’m feeling especially thankful for my three perfectly created, healthy, smart children. While I wish they could be surrounded every moment by loving family members, I do believe sending them off – out the door – to school everyday makes me love them even more. There is not a single day I take […]
Simple after school days and no homework
I’m so thankful my girls do not get homework. At least not often. At their school children choose to bring work home if they need to get caught up or want to get ahead. They have weekly work plans. The children know what is expected of them all week, and they learn to manage their […]
Back to the school routine
School has been back for nearly three weeks and I we have finally settled back into a routine. Where we come and go. And the cat waits for us to return. All my appointments I put off doing this summer with kids – dentists, hair, vet check ups – are done. And we have already […]
Colored salt lesson with sidewalk chalk
This colored salt lesson using sidewalk chalk and an Asian mortar and pestle set reminds me of sand art in a bottle. Like the stuff you make at festivals or buy in craft kits. Only this one uses stuff you have at home. This lesson was a hit with all my girls at their Montessori school […]
Simple Three Step Moon Dough
Playing with moon dough on the deck at my daughter’s school was a hit with the toddlers. It wasn’t long into summer break before my three-year-old started asking to make moon dough at home. Once I had the ingredents I realized how simple it was, with just easy simple steps. 1. Pour a 5 pound […]
Chores with Children the Montessori Way
Every time my children whine about not getting allowance my response is, “No one pays me to make my bed. Why should I pay you to make yours?” And it clicks. That said, I have struggled with how to go about chores at home. With no incentive, it can be difficult to convince a child […]
Montessori crafting for Valentine’s Day
My idea of crafting with children has become more and more simple. They enjoy creating best when they do it on their own terms, indpendently, and with proud results. Since setting up our Montessori craft shelf, cards have been made for teachers and friends, we have found love notes hanging off the chandler, our bed […]