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Montessori art

S1 E2 – All about Montessori as a working parent, how to respectfully say goodbye to our child, and lots of ideas for Montessori art

Season 1, Episode 2 In today’s episode, I speak with Trina from DIY Corporate Mom from The Philippines about how she embraces the Montessori philosophy as a way of parenting as a working mom. We cover so many questions like: if it’s possible to do Montessori at home if you workwhat about Montessori and Disney? (two things you don’t often see in the same sentence)how we can say goodbye in a respectful way with our childworking parents and stay-at-home parentshow to guide the … [Read more...] about S1 E2 – All about Montessori as a working parent, how to respectfully say goodbye to our child, and lots of ideas for Montessori art

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

Making necklaces with straws is fun

How adorable are these pictures from the Open Day? Make your own necklaces with some wool, a blunt darning needle and some straws cut into inch-long pieces. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Making necklaces with straws is fun

My top 5 tips for art with young kids

Today, let’s have a look at art the Montessori way. What is the best way for you to encourage the inner artist in your child? Here are my 5 favourite tips for creating art with young children. My top 5 art and craft tips 1. Provide an accessible art and craft area in your home When your child is young, the area will be a lot simpler — perhaps one or two crayons and some paper – and will grow with your child. 2. Focus on the process, not the product Materials are offered for the … [Read more...] about My top 5 tips for art with young kids

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The Montessori Toddler book, by Simone Davies


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The Montessori Baby book, by Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike


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