How to Handle Tantrums in the Montessori Way

Crying, screaming, kicking. Your toddler has lost their patience! They’re having a full-blown temper tantrum and you’re stuck in the middle of it. Any parent recognizes this scenario. Whether your ...

15 Easy Kitchen Sink Sensory Activities for Toddlers

Sensory activities for toddlers are fun! But they can also be messy. The kitchen sink is the ultimate solution for sensory activities for toddlers! Both clean up and set up are easy. Yet, your todd...

Our 3 Favorite Books About Child Development for Parents

We are sharing our top 3 favorite Montessori-inspired books for parents, grandparents or caregivers.  Montessori Toddler Practical and modern perspective on Montessori. Beautiful examples of Montes...

Montessori vs. Traditional Education: 5 Main Differences

 The Montessori method is a popular education philosophy for use in the home or at school. Yet, you might wonder, what’s all the hype with the Montessori method? Is it any different from traditiona...

5 Fun Kids Playroom Designs to Inspire You

The picture-perfect kids' playroom is the one in which your children will play independently for hours on end. Giving them all the exercise, stimulation, and fun possible is the number one goal. Ye...

6 Quick and Easy Playroom Organization Ideas

A playroom should be a special place where a child can create, imagine, and play. Decorating a playroom can be incredibly fun - it gives you a chance to embrace your inner child. It can also help ...

How to Teach Your Kids to Be Environmentally Conscious

Why Should Children Learn About the Environment? Before we get into the activities, why do children need to learn about being environmentally conscious? When we teach kids about the environment, we...

2 Easy, Fun, and Fruity Recipes for Kids to Make

Are you looking for ways to involve your kids in the kitchen? We’ve got some fun recipes for kids to make that even toddlers can try!  The first time you make these recipes, you can demonstrate and...

Teach Your Toddler to Use a Wooden Knife in 3 Easy Steps

Many toddlers want to copy our every move, even if it means chopping onions. A wooden knife or a Montessori knife makes it easy for your toddler to help in the kitchen. Working in the kitchen with ...

How to Set Up Your Montessori Bedroom: 7 Tips for Success

Are you looking to create a Montessori bedroom? The Montessori method offers some great pointers for creating playrooms that will not only be fun, warm, and inviting, but help your child build imp...

9 Benefits of Exercise for Kids (And How to Make Sure Your Kids Get Enough!)

You hear shrieks of laughter as your children enjoy a game of tag.  Running around the yard, playing soccer, or completing an obstacle course through the living room are all great examples of fun a...

Wooden Toys vs. Plastic Toys: Which is Better and Why

Have you ever wondered what makes a good toy? Thousands if not millions of toys are available online and in stores. So, how are you supposed to choose toys that will provide your child with hours o...

8 Fun Montessori Activities for Kids to Do at Home

We've all been there. You're stuck at home with your little one and they're bored. When kids are bored, they whine, and may even beg for screen time. You can bust boredom and grumbles with Montesso...

What Is a Kitchen Helper Tower? (and Why You Need One!)

Transform your experience as a parent in the kitchen with a kitchen helper tower! Also known as kitchen tower helpers or learning towers, these amazing kitchen assistants are game-changers.  With t...

What Is a Pikler Triangle? The Ultimate Wooden Toy for Gross Motor Skills

A 9-month-old toddles along the sofa, trying to grab the soft cushions to hold her steady. However, the cushions are tricky to hold on to. The baby could much more easily grasp the rungs of a Pikle...

What 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 ...