Shelf Help S3 Ep 14 – Big Projects and Planning with Elementary-Aged Children
This week on our Montessori parenting podcast...Elementary-aged children have big plans and big ideas! It is the work of the ...
Montessori Friendly Easter Baskets 2023
This five kids and holidays thing really makes me feel like I'm falling behind each year! But, with a couple ...
What do Montessori 3-Year-Olds Do all Day?
As I think about life lately, I realize that an important shift has occurred - Teddy is no longer really ...
Shelf Help S3 Ep 13 – Growing Together as Parents/a Q&A with Morgan
This week on our Montessori parenting podcast - In this week's episode, Nicole is chatting with her husband, Morgan, about Montessori ...
Natural Gross Motor Development – Pulling to Stand
Over the last several years, I've become deeply passionate about natural gross motor development. I'm fascinated by watching babies learn ...
FIVE NON-CANDY EASTER EGG FILLERS FOR MONTESSORI TODDLERS
Easter is just around the corner and I'm starting to think about Easter baskets and the egg hunt. This year, ...
Good Questions to Ask Kindergarteners
SHARE THIS POST: Are you looking for a creative way to engage and stimulate your kindergarteners’ minds? Asking kids good ...
Shelf Help S3 Ep 12 – The Invisible Labor of Montessori Parenting
This week on our Montessori parenting podcast...There are so many things to think about, decide, and hold in our heads ...
Introducing Quantity While Using Montessori at Home
One of my absolute favorite parts about Montessori education is the maths curriculum. From preschool through elementary, Montessori math is ...
The Ultimate Guide to Botany for Kids
SHARE THIS POST: I am particularly excited about this post talking about one of my favorite all-time topics: botany for ...
Montessori Baby: Benefits of a Play Tunnel
In my experience older babies really explode into movement during the months surrounding their first birthdays. The path looks different ...
Gardening Songs for Kids
SHARE THIS POST: Gardening is a fun and educational activity for kids of all ages, so why not make it ...
Easy Preschool Science: Dissolve an Eggshell & Wow Your Kids
Activities » Science » Easy Preschool Science: Dissolve an Eggshell & Wow Your Kids SHARE THIS POST: Dissolve an eggshell? ...
8 Tips for Setting Up a Montessori Classroom
SHARE THIS POST: Are you looking for a way to create an ideal learning environment for your students? Setting up ...
Montessori Vs. Waldorf 101: an Easy to Follow Guide for Curious Parents
Parenting » Montessori Vs. Waldorf 101: an Easy to Follow Guide for Curious Parents SHARE THIS POST: Are you interested ...
17 Super Fun Valentine’s Day Games for Preschoolers
SHARE THIS POST: Valentine’s day is a perfect time to bring lots of love and laughter into the classroom with ...
Six Blindfold Activities for Children 3yrs+
Have you tried any blindfold activities with your child? If your child goes to a Montessori school, it's likely they ...
Gift Ideas for Three Year Olds!
Are you looking for a gift for a three-year-old? There are a lot of gift ideas here. I hope you ...
A child size electric skillet – preparing the child to cook independently
Does your child cook independently? Montessori families often teach young children to cook things like eggs pretty early, so this ...
Gift Ideas for Five-Year-Olds
My youngest recently turned five, and just before his birthday, I panicked because I couldn't think of a suitable gift ...
Shopping independently at 5yrs + inspired ideas from Netflix’s Old Enough
Have you watched the Netflix series Old Enough? What are your thoughts? If you haven't seen it, Old Enough is ...
Art Activities to Try – Blowing colour bubbles, leaf art, Harold’s Purple Crayons, transfer sheets & DIY stickers.
Want to see some of the art and craft activities we've tried this week? These are all a little bit ...
A Moveable Alphabet from $3?
I'm always on the lookout for Montessori materials, or similar products that families can use at home for a ...
What are the benefits of indoor climbing equipment?
This post is sponsored by Goodevas. The development of gross motor skills is essential for children all year round. Simple ...
How we are using the Montessori Sandpaper Letters
Sandpaper Letters are one of the most used Montessori materials in our home when my children are between the ages ...
