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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
