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 »
A Beginner's Guide to Montessori Theory
Montessori toys have become quite popular in recent years. It’s because the Montessori method, although old, has a lot to say to modern parents who want only the best for their children. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the basic Montessori principles regarding toys and provide a curated list of the best … Best Montessori Toys for Children of All Ages (The Big Guide) Read More »
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.
Are you new to Montessori?! Do you feel sometimes overwhelmed with the amount of new information you need to process? Would you like to hear advice from Montessori parents, bloggers, and teachers on common mistakes Montessori newbies make and how to avoid them!?
These are unprecedented times for all of us, and as educators we are feeling the weight of how to support our students and parents at home during the quarantine. We know that parents are also now feeling anxious by this surprise quarantine and time juggling working at home and homeschooling your chi
This is one of the most common questions I am asked. It’s hard for me to reply with a short answer because there are actually so many ways to implement Montessori at home on a budget! Montessori is about so much more than fancy materials and beautiful shelfies. See this blog post about a few key p
Maria Montessori has been capturing the hearts of parents and teachers around the world for a long time. Her ideas and philosophy inspire to raise a generation of deeply motivated, successful, and happy people. The
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 – […]
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.
A variety of age-appropriate chores in lists and free printables from around the blogosphere!
A Year of The Best Montessori Activities, Montessori Practical life, Montessori Geography, Montessori Sensorial Activities, Preschool Themes, Montessori Printables, Montessori gifts, Montessori Science, Montessori Books and more. This is full of Montessori activities for you to do at home and at school.
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…
“No!” my five-year-old declared, “Cleaning up toys is boring.” He’s usually pretty helpful cleaning up his room and enjoys helping around the house, but sometimes he gets in a mood. When that happens, it can be tempting to turn his defiance into a power struggle. Should I force him into cleaning his room, using my … Continue reading "How to Respond to Defiant Behavior the Montessori Way"
Over 40+ montessori practical life ideas to help children work on fine motor skills and independent work.
Maria Montessori Quotes - If you're considering homeschooling, you MUST consider the Montessori method! These Maria Montessori quotes will inspire you!
12 months of Montessori Learning, practical life, Free Printable chore chart, Sensorial, Montessori activities Maria Montessori www.naturalbeachliving.com
From the beginning of the year until the end, these fun activities will get your students excited about learning. You should definitely go out and get some popsicle sticks for this.
The three stages of Montessori obedience, how to raise an obedient child, raising a child with self discipline, positive parenting, respectful parenting, parenting the whole child
101 Ideas Montessori para que tus hijos aprendan y se diviertan en casa El método Montessori esta basado en investigaciones cientificas relacionadas con la ca
Coin sorting is a Montesorri-Inspired Sensorial Activity because sorting coins can help children develop and refine the senses as they sort money.
Montessori potty learning from start to finish, positive potty training, no pressure potty learning with no rewards and punishments, following the child, natural potty learning journey
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
Anya, the founder of Montessori From The Heart, is an educational coach, a blogger, an author, a digital creator, and an influencer.
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 Montessori Infographic For Every Occasion If you are interested in Montessori, I'm sure you have come across the situation where someone has asked you about it and rather than go into a 3-hour lecture on how the Montessori method rocks (totally worth the 3 hours)..Do you wish you could show someone in simple terms what
Des jeux montessori a fabriquer pour aider les enfants dans leur apprentissage. Des DIY basés sur la pedagogie montessori à fabriquer à la maison et tres simplement afin de developper l'autonomie et la motricite de l'enfant.
Easy preK at home. 5 FREE #Preschool activities based on #alphabet letter A. Cutting, coloring, matching & reading too! http://bit.ly/5FreeAPreK
Why we use the Montessori approach to the alphabet and language with our preschooler, plus three easy Montessori-inspired language activities.
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 […]
Make an alphabet beans literacy game and an ongoing resource to use in lots of activities together! Playful literacy fun and learning for preschoolers!
Setting up a nature display in a classroom or homeschool learning space can be very beneficial. Not every child enjoys going out in nature.
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.
The ABCs of Behavioral Analysis in the Montessori Classroom with free printable.
What the heck is Montessori? This educational philosophy seems to be sorely misunderstood by most people. Read more about it here.
Share Wildflower Ramblings!I shared how to make a Montessori Alphabet Box a little while back. You can check out all the details on what box we use and what supplies we have for this important phonics learning time. Each letter has its own little box full of objects that begin with that sound. Today, I am...
Finding activities that people living with dementia are able to do and can enjoy is very challenging. The Montessori for dementia method seeks to engage the senses and evoke positive emotions. It involves stimulation of the cognitive, social, and functional skills of each individual. In this article we cover: - Montessori’s Method in Dementia Care - Guiding principles of the Montessori method - How to conduct a Montessori-based Session - How to create activities based on the Montessori approach - Links to suitable Golden Carers activities - Issues that may arise
Autism and Montessori Practical Life at Home: How to help your child with autism be successful!
Hier sind Montessori inspirierte Sätze, die du ausprobieren solltest, wenn sich dein kostbares Kind etwas weniger als engelhaft verhält.