Object Permanence Box
Object Permanence Box by Jeanne Marie Paynel from voilamontessori.com I recently received this question from a client: “My 8-month old freaks out every time I am out of her sight.
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Nuts & Bolts
Wooden Nut & Bolt by Jeanne Marie Paynel from voilamontessori.com I recently came across a series of workbooks for two-year olds that promised to help toddlers “develop fine motor skills”
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
Wooden Nuts & Bolts
If you’ve been following the Voila Montessori video series, you’ve probably had the opportunity to give several presentations to your child by now. She might have shown interest in some
Spooning
Spooning by Jeanne Marie Paynel from voilamontessori.com When little children participate in Practical Life activities, you’ll often see them completely absorbed in their work, oblivious to what’s going on around
Opening and Closing Bottles Travel Edition
In her first school for young children in Rome, Dr. Maria Montessori created a series of activities to help her young students become more capable of caring for themselves and
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
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 #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
