Montessori Activities Archives

What? Montessori for babies?

Sometimes people are surprised to learn that Montessori principles can apply from birth. And most commonly I hear people say, “if only I’d known about these ideas earlier". So here are all my favourite ideas for introducing Montessori even to the youngest children. If you have toddlers, preschoolers or older…

Setting up an activity at home Montessori-style

Here is a new video for you. Follow these easy tips to set up an activity at home that is engaging and attractive! https://www.youtube.com/embed/widSiIeEvIU

Three-Period lesson

Today I wanted to share with you something from the classroom. It’s a process for teaching kids that Montessori teachers use and which is playful, interactive, and respectful to the child. So let’s jump right in! A three-period lesson This process of teaching kids is called a three-period lesson, basically…

Teaching children skills Montessori-style

Have you ever wondered how Montessori teachers make it look so easy to teach children new skills? If you’ve seen a Montessori class in action you would most probably have noticed a couple of things which help kids a lot. Montessori teachers are renowned for slowing down their movements and…

Montessori activities to do at home

Want a peek at at my first Google Hangout on Air for free? I’d had lots of questions from people wanting to know what type of activities to put together for their kids. So I did a Q&A session with the lovely Jeanne-Marie Paynel from Voilà Montessori. And now I’m…

My very favourite books for 3 year olds

I am such a fan of books. And wanted to pass on my love of books to my children. So I’m pretty happy to live in a family of book worms. Young children don’t stop very often, so I still remember clearly the day my son flopped on the couch…

Sewing in the Montessori Classroom

I loved this book from the opening page where Aimee says she is looking for practical life activities to include in her classroom. “I knew that I wanted activities that were culturally and socially relevant and appealing in my classroom, but what could those lessons be? ….For me, the answer…

Montessori Activities for toddlers

Want to know what Montessori activities to give to your toddler? Which activities are easy to set up and engaging for them? Watch this 3-minute videos to find out 5 types of activities to include in your home. https://www.youtube.com/embed/eeDFqw3yk6k

easy ideas for keeping your child’s artwork

Another common question I get asked is if I have any good ideas what to do with the lovely paintings that the kids make in class and at home. So here are some simple ideas for you try. Let me know what are your favourites too! 8 easy ideas for…

Choosing books for Montessori Children

What a lovely weekend – we celebrated the summer solstice for the first time with friends in the Vondelpark, we had friends from Rotterdam to visit, and my mother-in-law flew in today to spend a few days with us. Hope you all had fun too. Choosing books for Montessori Children…

Age Appropriate Chores for Children

It is amazing what young children take joy in doing. Here is a list of age appropriate chores for children. Some people might read these lists and not believe it is possible. But if you would like your child to not only do these chores, but enjoy contributing to the…

Montessori activities for traveling with kids

A mother in class a couple of weeks ago innocently asked if I had written a post about activities for traveling with kids. I had not. And my sister and her family (including a climbing 1-year old and a chatterbox 3-year old) are about to embark on a 24-hour journey…