Montessori
The Science Behind the Sad Beige Moms Debate
Last Christmas, a TikTok by @nattiejopo spray painting a colorful Christmas tree toy in more neutral tones went viral. The video created controversy in the comments, adding more fuel to the fire ab...
Read moreWhy Parents Love Our Montessori Bookshelf and Toy Shelf
Our Montessori Bookshelf and Stackable Toy Shelf are parent favorites. Using the Montessori philosophy to inspire our designs, we created attractive and functional children's shelves. Plus, they lo...
Read moreWhen Do Babies See Color? A Guide to Your Infant's Eyesight
When your infant looks up at you, what can they see? At birth, babies' visual systems are still developing. What you can see and what your baby can see are vastly different. So, when do babies see ...
Read moreMontessori in the Bathroom: How to Teach Your Child Hygiene
When I was doing my Montessori teacher training, I was struck by how important independence is for children. Montessori once said, "The child's inner need: 'Help me to do it by myself.'" A major pa...
Read moreA Montessori Teacher on the Benefits of Chores for Kids
When my oldest was about two years old, he'd follow me everywhere. Like most toddlers, he was glued to me. Whether I was washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom, or cooking, he wanted to be involved....
Read moreHow to Play the Montessori Way
When I was a Montessori teacher, I heard a lot of misconceptions about the Montessori approach. Many people thought that Montessori classrooms don't offer space for imaginative play. Instead, child...
Read moreTop Montessori Toys for Babies to Foster Development
Montessori toys help babies learn important skills like hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem solving. When playing with Montessori toys, babies explore different colors and texture...
Read moreWhat Is Gentle Parenting? Discipline Tips and Misconceptions
Gentle parenting has made the rounds in parenting advice articles and news stories over the past ten years. This way of parenting offers many benefits. However, many misconceptions about gentle par...
Read moreWhy Do You Let Your Kid Do That? 5 Benefits of Risky Play
As your child balances while walking on a log, you suppress an urge to step in. While thrilling and exciting for your child, risky play can make even the calmest parents nervous. Yet, activities li...
Read moreWhat Is Montessori Parenting? Tips from a Montessori Teacher
"But I don't want to clean up!" This phrase is familiar to most parents of young children. With a Montessori approach, you can respond to this situation with love while still achieving a positive o...
Read moreThe 6 Best Montessori Bookshelves (And How to Pick Yours)
When it was time to pick out a book, my toddlers always pulled all the books off the bookshelf. This problem ended when we finally got a Montessori bookshelf. This front facing bookshelf allows tod...
Read moreShould Parents Limit Screen Time? A Montessori Approach
As a parent, it can be hard to know how to manage screen time with our kids. Many questions arise such as "How much screen time is too much?" Also, "Does healthy screen time exist, or is all screen...
Read moreWhat to Look for in a Montessori Preschool
Choosing the best preschool program for your little one requires lots of consideration. You want a program where your child can flourish while developing their academic and social skills. Montessor...
Read moreWhen Do Kids Learn to Read? How to Boost Skills
As their toddler’s scribbles turn into something that resembles letters, many parents wonder when their kid will learn to read. Reading opens the door to learning, fun, and independence for childr...
Read more3 Montessori Practical Life Activities to Try
Are you hoping to teach life skills to your preschool-age child? The Montessori curriculum includes a whole category of lessons known as “practical life skills” which are designed to help children ...
Read moreMontessori vs. Traditional Education: 5 Main Differences
The Montessori method is a popular education philosophy created by Maria Montessori. Today, people use the method at home or school. Yet, you might wonder, what value do Montessori classrooms offer...
Read moreWhat is Montessori? (And How to Use it At Home!)
One child sits playing with a set of blocks, while another practices her climbing skills on a Pikler triangle. In this Montessori home, the children are offered simple, but beautiful and engaging t...
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