How to Build Confidence in Kids: 5 Self-Esteem Activities

All parents want to raise a happy child. Part of that is building confidence and self-esteem. This helps children believe in themselves, stand up for themselves, be persistent through difficulties,...

3 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 ...

A Montessori Approach to Tantrums

Your child cries, screams, and wails. Every parent knows this scene well. Your little one is having a full-blown 2 year old temper tantrum and you’re stuck in the middle of it. Whether your child u...

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 Top 3 Best Parenting Books

We are sharing our top 3 favorite Montessori-inspired parenting books. We highly recommend these best Montessori books for anyone who works with children including caregivers, grandparents, and edu...

Montessori 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...

5 Fun Kids Playroom Ideas to Inspire You

The picture-perfect kids playroom ideas offer your kids a space where they will play independently for hours on end. Giving kids exercise, intellectual stimulation, and fun is the number one goal. ...

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. Yet, even more im...

How to Teach Your Kids to Be Environmentally Conscious

Before we get into the activities, why do children need to learn about being environmentally conscious? When we teach kids about the environment, we help them become responsible citizens. Ultimatel...

3 Easy, Fun, and Healthy 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: 8 Tips for Success

Are you looking to create a Montessori bedroom? Or perhaps a Montessori playroom? The Montessori method offers great tips for setting up a room that boosts your child's concentration, learning, an...

9 Kids Health Facts About Exercise

You hear shrieks of laughter as your children enjoy a game of tag.  Children enjoy exercise and seek it out. Some children always seem to be bouncing around, running, playing soccer, or creating an...

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

Have you ever wondered what makes a good toy? From Montessori wooden toys to attractive plastic toys, there are so many choices. Thousands if not millions of toys are available online and in stores...

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? A Montessori-Inspired Toy

A Pikler Triangle, also known as a Montessori climber or climbing triangle, is a popular Montessori-inspired climbing triangle designed to help babies and toddlers develop their gross motor skills ...

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 t...