I love seeing how capable toddlers are becoming once they get close to 2.5 years old. There are more and more steps we can add to practical life activities (for example, larger baking projects with more steps, washing up), many ways to challenge their gross motor skills (like more difficult balancing, going further on a balance bike, and songs with more complicated action sequences), and more refined fine motor skills allowing them to do more refined art and craft activities. Today I’ve … [Read more...] about Montessori activities for 2 years 3 months to 2 years 6 months
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A free DIY Montessori-inspired mobile for your baby!
To celebrate the publication of The Montessori Baby book by Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike, here’s a present for you! Download your free DIY Montessori-inspired mobile for your baby: InstructionsMobile template … [Read more...] about A free DIY Montessori-inspired mobile for your baby!
Let’s care for our plants Montessori-style 🌿
Spring is nearly here 🌱🌿🍃. It’s time to care for our plants Montessori-style. As our playgroup is still closed and I’m missing my toddler friends I made some short videos for them and thought you might enjoy too. 1. Planting some cress seeds 2. Washing leaves 3. Watering plants 4. Flower arranging … [Read more...] about Let’s care for our plants Montessori-style 🌿
Montessori activities for 2 years to 2 years 3 months
I must admit it’s getting harder and harder to choose my favourites as the scope of what the toddler is able to do increases. And on the other hand, these are such firm favourites you cannot go wrong with any of these. There are many variations and DIY options for these available. The lock box in this list is an expensive item, great for our Montessori playgroup, but I would look for a more affordable option for home. Or if you are handy, head to the hardware store and make your own flaps … [Read more...] about Montessori activities for 2 years to 2 years 3 months