Strengthen Language and Senses with the Mystery Bag Game
It’s something we adults take for granted — the ability to reach into our purse and feel around for our keys, or maybe dig into a backpack pocket looking for
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Crushing Eggshells as a Kitchen Activity for Your Child
Did you know that crushed egg shells can be used as food for your household or garden plants? You may never have guessed that eggshells could, in fact, have
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
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
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
Keep Calm and Carrot On
Keep Calm and Carrot On There’s a lot that can go on in the kitchen when a recipe is made. Working on just one ingredient with your child gives them
Prime Your Child with the Primary Colors
Prime Your Child with the Primary Colors The “First Color Box” may look like an extremely simple and straightforward child’s activity, but that’s the point. It’s comprised of a
Grab that Garlic and Peel Away!
Grab that Garlic and Peel Away! Maria Montessori understood the kitchen was more than just a place for making great food — she saw it as a laboratory for a
Creative Hands with Rubber Bands
Creative Hands with Rubber Bands It may look ridiculously simple, but don’t take it as such – your child won’t easily get bored with the amazing rubber band board! This
Sharpening Pencils For A Sharper Child
Sharpening Pencils For A Sharper Child Pencils are a great instrument for your child to express themselves creatively, while their hands are what Maria Montessori once described as “the tools
9 Key Points to Sharing a New Activity with Your Child
Throughout my journey as a parent and Montessori educator, I have repeatedly seen how simple activities, offered at the right time and in the right way, can have a huge
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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
