Let’s continue with the advent fun. Here is Week 3 of the Montessori advent calendar to help y0u bring Montessori into your home. Day 15 The brilliance of this advice is its simplicity. Today’s tip is from Seemi of Trillium Montessori. You can’t find a sweeter person out there – she does so much to help others and has an amazing school too. Thanks for joining us Seemi! If this was the only thing you took away from the advent calendar, your connection with your child would sky rocket. … [Read more...] about Montessori advent calendar countdown – Week 3
Seasonal ideas
Festive craft fun
I’ve been running a festive craft workshop at Jacaranda Tree Montessori in Amsterdam for 5 years now. They are always super fun and this was no exception. I was joined this year by three creative ladies: Kyoko of Kyoko Kinder Kunst Klas, Soona and Emi of Flatto81. In case you’d like to make some festive craft at home, here is what we set up for the workshop: 1. A snowflake mural Using tape to make snowflakes, the kids used natural paints to roller an amazing mural together. 2. … [Read more...] about Festive craft fun
Montessori advent calendar countdown – week 2
It’s Week 2 of our advent calendar that I’ve been sharing over on the Facebook page. Day 8 And a reminder today to include children in daily life. Sometimes we think we need to keep them busy while we cook, clean, or do the washing. Instead invite a young child to help you. Ok, you may need to lower your expectations of the outcome, put out only as much as you want to clean up, and allow yourself more time. But you foster family values of contribution, care of others in the family, and … [Read more...] about Montessori advent calendar countdown – week 2
An advent calendar with a twist
If you have been following along for a while, you will know that I am rather fond of this time of year. So I have made you an advent calendar with a difference. A 25-day countdown with some of my favourite tips to bring Montessori into your home. Day 1 I love creating connection with children. But in times of conflict I try to remove myself a little emotionally. I support the child by reflecting back and asking what is going on for them. This way I don’t feel attacked, I have … [Read more...] about An advent calendar with a twist