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.

Montessori for parents

The 3 pillars to being a Montessori parent – an infographic

People send their kids to Montessori school and get an idea that maybe they can give their child more independence. But Montessori is a whole lot more than that. Here is my latest infographic about being a Montessori parent. I would love for you all to embrace being a Montessori parent and start to master all these skills. It will bring a whole different dynamic to your relationship with your child and your kid is likely to feel more seen, more heard and more valued in your family. PRINT … [Read more...] about The 3 pillars to being a Montessori parent – an infographic

What? Montessori for babies?

Sometimes people are surprised to learn that Montessori principles can apply from birth. And most commonly I hear people say, “if only I’d known about these ideas earlier". So here are all my favourite ideas for introducing Montessori even to the youngest children. If you have toddlers, preschoolers or older children, there is something for you too. You’ll find that many of these ideas apply to them as well. And you are sure to be able to pass on these ideas to friends with new babies … [Read more...] about What? Montessori for babies?