I’ve had a burst of Montessori happenings at my house recently since baby girl is needing more useful activities to channel her toddler energy in the right direction. She’ll be 18 months old on Valentine’s Day. She’s trying to do everything herself now, even showing attempts to dress herself. I’m following her lead and she’s testing […]
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 […]
Montessori lessons at home :: part two
Last month I posted about my efforts to set up some Montessori lessons this summer, as a way to help keep my younger two girls busy – mostly my toddler. Because when she is busy, she is happy. And when she is bored, she just aggravates her sisters. Her stubbornness and determination must be channeled! […]
Montessori lessons at home :: part one
This summer we will be spending a lot of time at home together. My girls are not signed up for any camps and jokingly refer to this a Camp Mama, as we embark on a classic camp free summer with no TV. I’m all for my children experiencing some good old classic summer boredom – […]
Practicing Montessori principles at home
Over the past five years of having children in Montessori school our home has been adapted and readapted in order to fit their needs and involve them in most all parts of our daily lives. Our kitchen has a separate cabinet down low for the girls to access their own plates and glasses. There is […]
Tips for organizing your child’s closet
With spring-like temperatures making a visit this past week my girls started requesting more spring-like clothes. I know the cold days will return. But I agree it was time to move the heavy sweaters aside. I always dread the task of changing out their closets for a new season. This time I’m getting an early […]