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
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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
Bracelets on Peg
The bracelets on peg is a simple eye-hand coordination activity for the young child. This activity engages the child’s visual discrimination on the road to independence, teaching him what he
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
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
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
Eat, Poop, Sleep – Part 4: Sleeping by Pilar Bewley
Pilar’s five month old son sleeping through the night on his floor bed. In part III of this series, we discussed how parents use the Montessori approach to help children
