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.

art and craft

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

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 keeping your child’s artwork It’s easy to accumulate a lot of artwork with a child in the house. I would put it into a box to store it and then wonder “what should I do with it all?”. But since then I’ve come up with some ideas that don’t require … [Read more...] about easy ideas for keeping your child’s artwork

Montessori tip to use at home

Here is another Montessori tip for you! One of the things I am always collecting is these little jam jars you sometimes get at cafes or hotels. They aren’t the regular size you get from the supermarket – they are only a few centimetres tall. This one was Bonne Maman jam, but there are other brands too. These jars are manageable for kids from 2+ years to open by themselves. And they are very versatile, great for collecting small parts like beads etc. But in the classroom I use these most in … [Read more...] about Montessori tip to use at home