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Fostering independence is really important in Montessori. “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed” is a famous quote by Maria Montessori. I find teaching my child or allowing my child to be independent increases their sense of self, their self confidence and improves their skill level. Most often […]

I like the idea of butterflies. They’re so pretty, they do wonderful things to help your flower garden, and their metamorphosis is truly amazing. But way they flit and flutter isn’t my favorite. That’s where felt butterflies come in. They stay still and there’s a creative element when you design your own on a felt […]

M had a blast helping us wash the car! Last weekend we were out on the driveway washing the cars. We gave M his own sponge so he could “help” us and were surprised at how much fun he had playing in the water. We ended up giving him his own bucket along with a […]

Have you tried making apply slinkys with your toddler? This is a really fun way to make a healthy snack. I have seen this apple slicer in every Montessori toddler class I have been to, and I  just had to try it at home! Now it’s a favourite. Supervision and adult help (often to get […]

Montessori families love to get children involved in the kitchen and helping to prepare their own snacks as early as possible. Today I’m showing you some really easy ways children as young as twelve months can be involved with food preparation using bananas! Bananas are soft so they are easy to cut, in most areas […]

Do your kids like getting their hands a little messy? Give them a chance to paint a masterpiece or just enjoy a sticky, squishy rainbow with this easy to make sensory paint. It’s a bit like finger paint, but thicker and more mushy. It’s also taste-safe because it’s made with pudding!

If you have a toddler (or have spent any time around one, ever) you know that they’re independent little creatures. They’re learning how to gain control over situations and exert their independence every chance they get. If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I got it” or, “No! Jackson!” (as in, Jackson […]