The Montessori Notebook

The place to learn everything about Montessori at home in easy-to-follow, simple steps for busy parents and caregivers. Whether you are new to Montessori or have been using Montessori for a while, you will come away with practical ideas you can try today and use in your daily life.

Classroom inspiration

Setting up a Montessori toddler classroom (and home)

I’m going to show you how I set up our new Montessori toddler classroom where I run parent-child classes here in Amsterdam. We moved in just 2 weeks ago in a weekend (not recommended!) and it took me two weeks to recover. But it already feels like the cosiest new home and I’m so grateful to all the families who have been so supportive and patient and open to trying something new. So let's get started… Planning the space I love using paper to play around with options for setting up … [Read more...] about Setting up a Montessori toddler classroom (and home)

Corners of our Montessori classroom on the first day back to school

I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. I had a lovely mix of travel, staycation, a secret project, and a handful of visitors. I got to visit the beautiful Iceland with my parents and kids…. And the location for working on the secret project here in the Netherlands was so cosy I nearly didn’t leave the cabin the whole time… That said, I am always happy to be back to class after the long summer break – whilst holidays are a nice break from the routine, my body feels more … [Read more...] about Corners of our Montessori classroom on the first day back to school

An inspiring Montessori classroom tour in Berlin with Katelynn of Montessori Mother

I am delighted to share with you a new and super inspiring Montessori playgroup in Berlin set up by my friend Katelynn, also known on Instagram as @montessori.mother. Katelynn is a Montessori 0-3 guide from the United States who recently opened Germany’s 1st Montessori Early Learning Center in Berlin. Her school, Montessori Mother ELC, is a place where toddlers and babies attend weekly Montessori classes to grow their independence, social awareness, curiosity, and self-esteem. I asked her … [Read more...] about An inspiring Montessori classroom tour in Berlin with Katelynn of Montessori Mother

Inspiration from these Montessori classrooms – Sydney, Australia

Over the summer, I was back in Sydney to visit my family and took a day to get some inspiration from these Montessori classrooms! It was such an inspiring day. 1. Morning visit at a parent-toddler class, Balmain In the morning, I observed a session of the parent-toddler class at Inner Sydney Montessori School. The sun was shining through the windows and the toddlers were exploring every corner of this beautiful environment: making their own snack and fresh pasta (!), matching language … [Read more...] about Inspiration from these Montessori classrooms – Sydney, Australia