Montessori is growing in popularity. Every day, the parenting websites, mommy YouTube channels, and Instagram influencers are re-discovering this 100-year-old educational approach. And it’s great they are. The Montessori method, although old, has a lot to say to modern parents. What is Montessori? The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Italian physician Maria … What is Montessori? 7 Principles of the Montessori Method Read More »
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Our children want to show us everything they can do, from doing a crazy jump off the curb to tracing their letters, getting an “A” at school, completing a beautiful drawing and more. They want to be seen. And we want them to feel great! Unfortunately, too often, we get stuck in a rut of … Continue reading "If I Shouldn’t Say “Good Job”, What Should I Say?"
A Beginner's Guide to Montessori Theory
Don't miss these affordable IKEA essentials for a child-friendly Montessori home! Explore our top picks & must-have finds before they sell out!
Montessori potty learning with no praise and rewards, focussing on internal rewards, and child-led learning, following the child and no-pressure
What's so special about our Montessori bookshelf for toddlers? This stylish book storage encourages placing books at a kid's level in an organized way while the little one has absolute freedom to choose any book. Our front-facing wooden shelves for books allow your kid to see the whole range of books more easily. Besides, our bookshelves promote independence – the little readers can reach all the books! Since there's a limited number of books available on display, the little one will concentrate on each book more. Plus, parents can always rotate the collection in accordance with the kid's current interests, the season, or a topic that it would be nice for a kid to discover. You're welcome to display the whole collection of books of different sizes while eye-friendly and neutral colors of kid's bookshelves never distract your child from the books. Finally, our Montessori bookshelves simply look beautiful in a kid's room. In a kid's environment, Montessori bookshelves for toddlers become: ★ A perfect birthday gift for a little boy or girl. ★ Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or any other special occasion present. ★ Personalized kid's furniture. You can choose whether you want to personalize the bookshelf (on the front of the bottom shelf). Just write your kid's name in the personalization box. ★ A wonderful gift for a Baby Shower party. Every mom-to-be will be excited to make her future kid's room part of Montessori philosophy! ★ Get a gift for new parents. Help mom and dad keep their kid's space tidy and well organized. ★ One of the most beautiful playroom decor ideas that also help to maintain order in a child's environment. Details: ★ Bookshelf types: Colorful and Wood stain. ★ Order Montessori bookshelves in 3 sizes: Small (16.4 x 15.4 inches), Medium (21.2 x 23.2 inches), Large (29.2 x 34.2 inches). ★ The depth: small shelf is 9.2 inches, medium shelf is 11.7 inches, large shelf is 16.1 inches ★ The shelves come in parts. The easiest shelf assembly ever! ★ Made of smoothly sanded wood that is non-toxic and child-safe. Delivery specifications: It takes 1-3 business days to produce wooden Montessori bookshelves. If you choose to order a customized design, the production time will be a bit extended. Mind that the shipping time is calculated after your purchase was dispatched (shipped on date). Stay updated on the latest and greatest, get special newsletter member discounts and lots of inspiration http://eepurl.com/h6inOH
This is an amazing list with blog links for 100+ Montessori Practical Life Skills. I have also included a free printable check list for homeschoolers.
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Coin sorting is a Montesorri-Inspired Sensorial Activity because sorting coins can help children develop and refine the senses as they sort money.
Take a look at what is on the shelves in this Montessori classroom. Language, Sensorial, Math, and Cultural inspiration for your Montessori environment.
Create your own Montessori toddler bedroom with my step-by-step guide. Including our Montessori floor bed, detailed photos, and a video tour!
Montessori-inspired Daily Task Checklist for Elementary Students (Free Printable)
I saw these little beauties floating around on pinterest and of course being smitten by all things Kate Spade I wanted to own them. My frugal and creative wheels starting turning (can never turn that off unfortunately) and a simple and easy DIY was born...Supplies:Wood Furniture Buttons ($1.47 for a pack of 30!)Nail Polish color
This Wooden Balancing Stones Montessori Toy boosts your child’s development by stimulating creativity, cognitive abilities, and fine motor skills. PLAY AND LEARN The different shapes, colors, and sizes of the blocks can be stacked in a wide range of ways encouraging your child to think critically while also improving their memory, concentration, and patience. HANDS-ON FUN Our Stone Stacking Blocks provides provide a simple challenge, helping enhance your child's hand-eye coordination as they pile the irregularly-shaped blocks higher and higher. CHILD-FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION The blocks are made from high-quality wood that has been sanded smooth and colored with water-based paint to ensure a worry-free playtime for your child. A GIFT FOR GIRLS AND BOYS An educational toy that’s perfect for playdates and parent-child interaction, this Wooden Balancing Stones Montessori Toy makes an ideal gift for children aged two and up.
How to Create a Beautiful Minimalist Montessori Playroom in a Small Space. Best toys and products to create the Montessori playroom of your dreams!
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I used to have one of these in my classroom, so I knew this was something I wanted my husband to make for the kids. He says it’s pretty easy to make at home, so I’ve included his instr…
Enjoy Montessori continent learning activities that include the sandpaper globe, colored globe, 3-part cards, song, continent map, and extension exercises.
Try these 25 developmentally appropriate activities for your 6-month-old baby! They will encourage healthy development and motor skills!
With all the different educational options available to parents today, it can be difficult to pick the right one for your child. This article will provide parents with information about the main different types of
I grew up attending school in France and never liked it. I have always been successful, ranking top of my classes, graduated high school at age 16… but I always hated school. I felt like I did not belong. I was not interested in the way we were taught – […]
Your 3 months old baby is working hard on strengthening her muscles. Eventually, she will start rolling over. She is past her visual mobiles. Now she wants to touch and grasp. We will support her need and offer her various grasping toys. You can place them on her Montessori shelf for her to see.
I am so excited to bring you an updated tour of Lauren’s classroom! A couple of years ago, Lauren shared photos of her beautiful Montessori environment as part of our Classroom Showcase Series. You can see the original post here, and see her stunning outdoor space here. Lauren was kind enough to offer us a […]
if you consider Montessori and Waldorf philosophies, you’ll notice that they are not just for academics—they actually change your daily life
This Montessori Inspired Homeschool Plan for Preschool is a loosely formed outline of the lessons we hope to cover in 2016-2017.
Free Montessori Printables Welcome to our collection of free Montessori printables. Working with printables is one of the most popular activities in Montessori households. In this free collection, you’ll find many useful card sets that depict and classify various aspects of the world around us. About our printables All our printables are 100% FREE and … Free Montessori printables Read More »
Mit einem Montessori-Kleiderschank haben Kleinkinder einfachen Zugang zu ihrer Kleidung und können so schon früh lernen, sich selbst anzuziehen.
Nous avions déjà fait un premier essai de découverte du monde, en découvrant les différents continents (ici), ou bien les différentes habitations (là) ou encore avec Mouk (là) et finalement en s’in…
Simply print the pre-made Picasso snowman/snowperson to have your students color, or have them create their own Pablo Picasso Snow Person using the blank template.Thank you for supporting my store!When you leave a review, TPT will give you 1 credit for every $1 you spent on TpT for that resource. Ea...
What to buy that is Montessori Friendly at Ikea?In my Facebook group, not a week goes by without a post about Montessori-friendly items at Ikea. Ikea is sure family-friendly. It is also budget-friendly and most of the furniture is made of natural material and often untreated wood. Their design is very child friendly and I suspect that […]
Anya, the founder of Montessori From The Heart, is an educational coach, a blogger, an author, a digital creator, and an influencer.
Before Otto was born I went into one of our local baby/toy stores. I wanted to see in person the baby car seat we had chosen, normally I'm happy ordering online avoiding such places. I was totally overwhelmed. The store was so bright and overstimulating, I wanted to leave immediately. It made me appreciate the Montessori knowledge and materials that we have accumulated over the years. It also made me understand how confused and overwhelmed many new parents must be, thinking they need all of these things, possibly not knowing there is another way. Most of the Montessori materials are...
Since I wrote about Oliver’s montessori bedroom all Ikea, many of you have asked me about the bed. Get ready for a trip to Ikea, because today I’m ...
Minimalist toddler toys that are beautiful, practical, and encourage toddler learning and growth. Your toddler doesn't need as many toys as you think!
Here’s another round of Montessori activities, this time for 21 to 24-month-olds. Check out my previous blog post to learn more about supporting your toddler beyond offering the right educational toys. The post talks about other ways to support your toddler’s growing desire for autonomy.
