Using a Lock and Key as an Educational Toy
Whether sitting, crawling or standing, a child as early as 10 to 14 months of age is still learning how to use their two hands together to get things done. Imagine the thrill they’ll feel
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Help Your Child Understand Quantities and Numbers
A client I worked with recently asked how she could encourage her young daughter to become comfortable with mathematical concepts at an early age. In the Montessori approach to education, we believe your child will
Children Love to Make Flower Arrangements
When I was working as a teacher in the mixed-age Montessori classroom it was always a delight to look around the room and see flowers on the tables. Most amazing was that the children took
Use a Topponcino as an Infant Security Pillow
The sight of a newborn baby is such a joy, many of your friends and relatives inevitably come knocking soon after the birth to behold your creation. Many will ask to hold the infant in
Help Your Child Refine Language and Sounds
A parent I consulted with recently asked me how she could best ensure her young daughter would grow to become a proficient reader. I told her that in the Montessori approach to language development and
Teach Your Child to Drink From a Real Glass
Teaching a young child to drink from a glass doesn’t have to be as daunting or premature as you might think. The sippy cup was invented more as a crutch for the concerned parent than
Teach Your Child How to Sew a Button
While providing parenting advice to a client who explained she was overwhelmed by the number of tasks she needed to complete each day, she noted a button on her daughter’s dress she wanted to fix
Involve your Child with Daily Chores
You’ve probably come across one or more articles that extol the virtues of getting children to help around the house. They make the point that children who do chores have better relationships with their parents,
Matching Objects to Similar Cards
Your child’s first meeting with a dog may be a magical and memorable encounter. A wagging tail, a slobbery kiss, and a wet nose may be among the features that accompany the dog’s furry coat
Reach for These! Infant Toys.
Reach for These! Infant Toys. Whether finding the way across the carpet on all fours or manipulating objects with all five fingers, your infant is constantly expanding their physical and motor skills as they become