Montessori activities Archives

What is scaffolding in Montessori?

I’m often asked, “What is scaffolding in Montessori?" Scaffolding put simply is building one skill on the next. When I first entered a Montessori classroom, I saw the beautiful materials laid out on open shelves in a clear order. Once the children master a skill, they move onto the next,…

Montessori activities for 2 years to 2 years 3 months

I must admit it’s getting harder and harder to choose my favourites as the scope of what the toddler is able to do increases. And on the other hand, these are such firm favourites you cannot go wrong with any of these. There are many variations and DIY options for…

Montessori activities for 21 to 24 months

I’ll admit it. I can be superficial. Nothing like a gorgeous #Montessorishelfie for a Monday morning. These Montessori activities for 21 to 24 months. 1. Peg puzzle – they have been busy removing the pieces for months; now sometimes a piece will land back in its place. This puzzle was…

Montessori activities for 18 to 21 months

I don’t know about you, but the older my children got the more excited I was for all the new things they were discovering. I don’t know if I have an absolute favourite age, but around 18 months would come close for me. They are working hard to master: Eye-hand…

Montessori activities for 15 to 18 months

It’s fun to be back with this series about Montessori activities for different ages. Today we’ll look particularly at Montessori activities for 15 to 18 months. What skills are they practising at this age? When I am selecting activities for a child, I like to always ask “what skills are…

54 obstacle course ideas

Last week I made 8 different obstacle courses from things around my classroom. And the families in my (currently online) classes had so many good ideas too. So I made them into a list for you to try. It’s times like these I try not to take myself too seriously…

87 screen-free activities to do at home with young children

80+ screen-free activities to keep you entertained at home with small children These are ideas from families in my classes – so many creative things they’ve been coming up with. We are still allowed out of the house, so simply adjust the list if you are in complete lockdown. Playing…

My favourite resources for Montessori artwork for your child’s room and Montessori printables

I often get asked where I find my favourite artwork for my classroom and for Montessori printables. There is a wealth out there so here are my current favourite sources to get you started. And of course please remember to follow your child and their interests when selecting artwork or…

Did you know young children can sew – Montessori sewing activity

Today I wanted to highlight an activity that is a little secret in our classroom – the Montessori sewing activity. And I realised it’s because many parents don’t know how to guide their child with this activity. So I took some photos while the sun was momentarily shining today to…

Montessori activities for 12 to 15 months

I’ll be honest. I had trouble coming up with only 6 activities for 12 to 15 month olds. There are so many things toddlers of these age might be working to master. So, as always, look to your child to see what they are practising right now, what level are…

Montessori activities for 9 to 12 months

Today I’ll share my favourite Montessori activities for 9 to 12 months. These are some of my favourites. You don’t need to buy everything. Look at what you already have at home and come up with some similar activities which allow your baby to practise these skills. What is the…

Tips for Montessori activities

As I’ve been sharing some Montessori activities by age group in the last couple of newsletters, a couple of questions kept popping up about Montessori activities. So here are some tips for Montessori activities to get you started. 1. How do I show my child the activity? To be honest,…