Firstly a huge thank you to everyone who responded to the recent tour of our Montessori toddler classroom here. And to everyone who has been receiving their copies of The Montessori Toddler book and sharing them. The excitement has been infectious. So fun to be part of a revolution to help people see toddlers in a new way. So many pictures have been coming in – I love this one on Instagram by @ourmontessoristory – her shelf nearly looks like the cover of the book. Now onto today’s … [Read more...] about How not to stop a tantrum. Yes, you read that right.
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My top Ikea picks for Montessori children
I know that many times you head to Ikea vow never to return. It’s like a vortex in there – you lose all track of time and always come out buying things you did not know you ever needed. That said, Ikea do have some super practical and affordable items that can help you set up your children’s spaces at home. So here are my top Ikea picks for Montessori children. Low shelving 1. TROFAST basis element €29,95 – turned on its side without any of the shelf fittings, it makes a perfect low … [Read more...] about My top Ikea picks for Montessori children
The ultimate list of Montessori activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Hi everyone, I have been busy with this list of Montessori activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers for weeks! I’m so happy with how it has turned out. Download the pdf and look up your child’s age and you will see age-appropriate activities for all areas – daily life, eye-hand coordination, language, music and movement, food preparation activities and art and self expression activities. The guide is broken down into activities for babies up to 6 months, older babies from 6 … [Read more...] about The ultimate list of Montessori activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
My child won’t listen to me – 10 tips to turn things around
Hello to lots of new subscribers over the summer. It’s Simone Davies here from The Montessori Notebook and Jacaranda Tree Montessori. I’ve been on summer break here in Amsterdam but now I’m back you’ll receive these letters every couple of weeks to help you bring Montessori into your homes. What a summer it has been. I don’t get to visit my family and friends in Australia often. So it was an absolute treat to visit them this summer. It means switching the summer for the winter, but Sydney … [Read more...] about My child won’t listen to me – 10 tips to turn things around