Kitchen Gadgets for Independence
Involving young children in the kitchen is one of the most natural expressions of Montessori practical life at home. The …
How to teach a young child to eat independently:
Learning to feed themselves is a purposeful and genuinely important skill for young children. It is often the case that …
Toddlers helping in the kitchen
Involving children under three in the kitchen can be both rewarding and, let us be honest, quite challenging — particularly …
How To Teach Children To Put On a Coat by Themselves
Independence is something that is highly valued in the Montessori world. The following is to help children independently put on their own coat / jacket.
Toddler Behaviour
Understanding Toddler Behaviour — Common Advice for Parents One observation that comes up time and again in conversations with parents …
The Role of Movement in Montessori: Gross Motor Development 0-3
Movement is not simply a physical activity in early childhood — it is deeply connected to learning, brain development, and …
The Montessori Approach to Toilet Learning: Timing and Techniques
Toilet learning — the preferred Montessori term for what is often called “toilet training” — is approached very differently in …
The Montessori Approach to Screen Time: Guidelines for Digital Balance
Screen time is one of the most frequently discussed topics in contemporary parenting. The Montessori approach, developed long before the …
Montessori Outdoor Exploration: Nature Activities for Toddlers
Montessori Outdoor Exploration: Nature Activities for Toddlers For Maria Montessori, the natural world was not a backdrop to education — …
Montessori Discipline: Setting Limits with Respect and Understanding
Perhaps no aspect of Montessori philosophy is more widely misunderstood than its approach to discipline. The word “discipline” — from …
Language Development the Montessori Way
Language Development the Montessori Way Language is at the heart of Montessori education — not as a formal subject to …
Building Concentration: How to Recognize and Protect Deep Focus in Toddlers
One of the most striking things you may observe in a child who has found a genuinely absorbing activity is …
Activity: Making Scrambled Eggs
A note on food safety: Raw eggs should be handled with care. In a home environment, a parent can supervise …
Montessori Activities At Home Environment
When presenting Montessori activities at home, a few simple principles can make a meaningful difference to how well your child …
Toilet Learning Vs. Toilet Training
There is an important distinction in the Montessori approach between toilet training and toilet learning. The difference lies primarily in …
Allowing Young Children To Help In The Kitchen
Allowing Young Children to Help in the Kitchen: A Montessori Approach Welcoming young children into the kitchen — as genuine …
Montessori Activity: Brushing Hair
Brushing hair is a simple self-care activity that young children often find fascinating — especially when they can see themselves …
Montessori Activities For Toddlers: Food Preparation
Activities to Do with a Toddler in the Kitchen As toddlers grow, they become increasingly observant and eager to help …