fbpx

Montessori home

Simple Montessori Activities: permanence box

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.

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: nuts bolt

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”

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: wooden bolt

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

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: spooning

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

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: bracelets on peg

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

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: stiching block

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

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: opening closing containers

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

Read More »
Simple Montessori Activities: dusting plant

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

Read More »

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

Read More »
A Few of My Favorite Things - Fav October - Kids Parents Guide

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

Read More »

Parenting was never meant to be done alone!