Loving & leading
This is the third post in our Christmas gift idea series. We shared our tried and true items that we recommend for Montessori littles. Many of these items will be in rotation in our home for years to come. We also shared our Montessori Inspired …
It’s that time of the year! Time to get a plan together for gift ideas for our two sweet little Montessori girls. We have a 9 month old (will be almost 12 months by the time Christmas is here- craziness!) and a 3 year old. …
Anyone else already thinking about Christmas? In our house we like to spread out expenses like materials and toys over time instead of buying them all at once. This includes Christmas for sure so I’ve got to get organized. As I was going through our …
This is the third week of our Montessori Inspired Days of Creation Unit. Each week we focus on a different day of creation over 8 weeks. On the final week, we are focusing on the overall story/story sequencing. This allows us to focus on and …
This is the second week of our Montessori Inspired Days of Creation Unit. Each week we focus on a different day of creation over 8 weeks. On the final week, we are focusing on the overall story/story sequencing. This allows us to focus on and …
The what & why behind this Montessori concept “Follow the child” is a common Montessori phrased used by educators and parents alike. This concept has resonated with me from first encountering the educational pedagogy fifteen years ago in my undergraduate work. I knew that if …
What sets a Montessori activity for children apart from any other activity? There are seven principles that need to be taken into consideration when planning a Montessori activity for any age. These principles allow for truly child-led learning that enables us to follow the core …
First up in our faith based work is creation! This has been such a fun unit to put together. I am actually spreading it over 8 weeks. Each week we will focus on a different day of creation. The final week we will focus on …
Whether you are planning to homeschool or just want to apply Montessori principles at home, it is easiest to start with a blank space–or at least a minimized space. Take it one room at a time. “When you quiet a space, something magical happens. “ …
