Practical Life 201
Welcome to my first post as part of the 12 Months of Montessori Series! While the math materials were one of the most interesting aspects of...
First Day Walkthrough
Preparing a Montessori learning space, whether large or small, can be an exciting endeavor. Sharing the journey of learning with your child...
The Overdue 14/15 Curriculum Post
This post is long overdue. I started it and restarted it so many times; not because I changed my mind but because I couldn't find enoug...
Follow the Child... Or Not?
If there's one phrase that is acutely associated with the Montessori Method it's this one: "Follow the child" Often times ...
Not a Fun Mom
I have a confession. I am not a fun mom. If you spend any time on Pinterest or browsing though various Montessori blogs then you've com...
To Correct or Not?
I can still recall some of our first school days after we fully invested in Montessori. I understood my albums and the environment was meti...
The Silent Presenter
While I am pursuing Montessori for my children, I was educated in a far more traditional manner. I attended public school and have strong m...
Two Simple Steps for Practical Life
On our last post, we talked about why the practical life shelves in my classroom as so small . Shredding Sweet Potatoes for Sweet Potatoe...
Six Steps for Having the Montessori Talk
By the way, honey, I need $5000 and will be taking all of the furniture out of the living room to create a classroom. So how was your day? ...
Mapping Your Montessori Journey
To say that the first steps into Montessori is overwhelming is an understatement. This is often complicated by a pressing need to jump in i...
If I Could Start All Over
We've been pursuing Montessori at home for five years now. I've made my share of missteps and wasted countless resources. After a ...
Ten Tips for Buying Used Montessori Materials: Part III
This is the final post of a three part series titled Ten Tips for Buying Used Montessori Materials. We are looking at ways you can make the ...
Ten Tips for Buying Used Montessori Materials: Part II
This is the second part of a three part series titled Ten Tips for Buying Used Montessori Materials. We are looking at ways you can make th...
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