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As I am putting together our new Montessori nursery, I have been looking around for a child’s wardrobe. Somewhere to put a small selection of clothes for when my child is old enough where they can choose their own clothes and perhaps even put them away! I am looking for a wardobe with hanging and […]

Mushrooms are amazing! Have you ever made mushroom prints with your children? It’s really easy and all you need is some paper, mushrooms, and a few bowls. The results look spectacular and it can be an easy or complex lesson, depending on the age of your children, on how mushrooms reproduce.

As a Montessori family we spend a lot of time in the kitchen with our children. We know that involving children in the kitchen is really important for their development. They learn where their food comes from and they learn some really good life skills. Preparing food can help improve their fine motor skills and concentration. […]

I didn’t think about teaching natural consequences until my eldest son was around four or five years old. Until then I was protecting him from natural consequences. I was making sure he had his coat so he didn’t get cold, rushing him so he wasn’t late, carrying his dishes so they didn’t break. But there […]

I am around 26 weeks pregnant with my third child! It’s time for us to start making some preparations at home for the new baby. We have very few things left from when my last son was born (he’s now six years old) so it’s almost like we are starting anew. I’ve made a list […]

Are you looking for ways to keep your toddler busy while you are cooking or cleaning in the kitchen? Lots of Montessori parents will have their child work alongside them, but some toddlers are easily distracted or just want to play! As most children love water play, here are eight Montessori friendly ways to keep […]

Would you consider setting up a little fridge just for your children to use? We’ve had a little fridge like this for our children to access since they were toddlers. To begin with, we just put some fruit, yogurt, water and perhaps some milk in it. As they became better at regulating their food intake, […]