Stitch Block
As you start thinking about holiday gifts for your children or those of family and friends, remember to question the purposeful and intelligent activity behind each toy. This stitching block
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The Simple Joy of Containers
You don’t need to purchase expensive toys to entertain your young child. Everyday objects found around the home can offer hours of engagement and fascination, as well as valuable
Dusting a Plant
A small duster made of natural wool or a small soft brush will give the child the opportunity to carefully dust the leaves of non-toxic plants. The simple task of
Less is More in Your Child’s Home
Thank you to The Mom’s Guide to San Diego, for featuring Voila Montessori! Less is More in Your Child’s Home A “floor bed” may not be your idea of a beautiful addition
A life well lived, Maria Montessori
A life well lived, Maria Montessori. An amazing interactive timeline of Maria Montessori’s life and the method that holds her name. Maria and Mario Montessori visiting with children. “I did
Listen up!
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Elizabeth Caliva from LezBeMommies radio, on the ways we can create spaces in our homes for our children to thrive. Enjoy and
A few of my favorite things #5
What is it? Why do I like them? When are they appropriate for children*? Russian nesting dolls, also known as a matryoshka or babushka doll. These nesting dolls are ideal to add beauty in
A few of my favorite things #4
What is it? Why do I like them? When are they appropriate for children*? Child size chair, so important to have practical and beautiful child-size furniture. Found this one at the
A few of my favorite things #3
What is it, why do I like them and when* are they appropriate for children? Colored Discs On Colored Dowel, found were Montessori toys are sold. This photo was taken in one of
A few of my favorite things #2
What is it, why do I like them and when* are they appropriate for children? Color coordinated kitchen utensils, found at a local bargain store. Color coordinating children’s activities helps them
A few of my favorite things #1
What is it, why do I like them and when* are they appropriate for children? Four nuts and bolts of different sizes bought at a local hardware store, placed in
School tour in Portland-International Montessori Congress 2013
I was fortunate enough to visit three schools during an organized tour at the 27 International Montessori Congress, and an additional one on my own while in Portland. A long
