A DAY FOR BAKING: CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
“Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s manBake me a cake as fast as you can!”She spotted the delicious-looking cupcakes while we were reading this morning and my daughter...
TEA TIME
A new morning ritual we have been developing is tea time. Already one of our daily staples in our home and living in Vietnam, where...
MONTESSORI AROUND HO CHI MINH CITY
For those of us that live in Ho Chi Minh City and are practicing Montessori at home, it can be tough to find ways to...
PRACTICE PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS IN THE KITCHEN WITH LEARNING TOWER
If you’re looking to incorporate more Montessori practical life with your little one, the kitchen is an amazing place to let exploration and learning happen....
TURNING YOUR LITTLE ONE INTO A KITCHEN HELPER WITH LEARNING TOWER
When we first started to invite our daughter to assist in the kitchen, it seemed daunting. However, with the proper preparation and setup, it turned...
GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND THE BRAIN
Infant Gross Motor DevelopmentThere are so many gadgets and tools to hold babies these days. It is easy to get confused about what is good...
THE FIVE KEY LEARNING AREAS OF MONTESSORI
In Montessori, learning is organized into five key areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language, and culture. Let’s take a look at what each of these...
FOLLOW THE CHILD
One of the main core principles of a Montessori upbringing is to Follow the child. What does that mean exactly? You may be thinking, I...
SHELF ACTIVITIES BY AGE
We know the importance of a calm and organized environment for our little ones. Using a Montessori shelf as opposed to a toy box is...
THE PIKLER TRIANGLE & CLIMBING RAMP - NOT JUST FOR CLIMBING
Before investing in the triangle many people wonder, how long will my child use this? Once they can climb is it worth having? Luckily the...
WHY CHOOSE FRONT-FACING BOOKSHELVES?
What is the buzz about front-facing bookshelves/ Montessori bookshelf anyway? Can I even fit all my books on those? These may be some queries you have...
SETTING UP A MONTESSORI SHELF AT HOME
It can be a little overwhelming at the beginning when choosing to go with a Montessori-inspired set up in your child’s learning area at home. In...