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
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Teach Your Child How to Sew a Button
While providing parenting advice to a client who explained she was overwhelmed by the number of tasks she needed to complete each day, she noted a button on her daughter’s
Matching Objects to Similar Cards
Your child’s first meeting with a dog may be a magical and memorable encounter. A wagging tail, a slobbery kiss, and a wet nose may be among the features that
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
The Beauty of Children Peeling Clementines
If clementines don’t immediately make you think of the old song, “Oh my darling,” you may at least find yourself gleefully singing the tune after teaching your child how to
Grating Cinnamon: A World of Discovery
As you get ready to prepare a pumpkin pie or bake a batch of snickerdoodle cookies, consider enlisting your child’s help with the important task of grating cinnamon bark into
Cutting Away the Fear Around Scissors
Teach Your Child to Use Scissors Safely The simple exercise of cutting out paper snippets can be a highly engaging and enjoyable activity for a child, but is often daunting
Brain Exercise with the Imbucare Box
Brain Exercise with the Imbucare Box Though you may not have necessarily heard of an imbucare box, its appearance is likely a familiar one. This remarkably simple toy has been
The Power of Child-Sized Aprons and Sponges
Power of Child-Sized Aprons and Sponges Maria Montessori is famous for having said, “To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop
Unlock Your Child’s Concentration
At first glance, a lockbox may appear an ordinary choice for a children’s toy, maybe even something you wouldn’t have considered a toy in the first place. It’s the wonderful
