I started to doubt myself. Everywhere I looked on social media, people were sharing their Montessori sensory bins and invitations to play for their toddlers. I even saw many toddler classrooms with Montessori cylinder blocks and the pink tower. And I’m thinking, “did I miss something in my Montessori training?!" I’m an AMI-trained Montessori teacher and see babies and toddlers in my classes (and my own children) using their senses EVERY day – we just don’t use sensory bins to do it. Let’s see … [Read more...] about Are sensory bins Montessori or not?
Montessori for preschoolers
See how to be inspired by this classroom!
Tour of The Hut, Possum Creek, Australia with Ruth Barker Do I have a treat for you today. Well, I don’t know about you but I get so inspired when I get to peek into other Montessori classrooms. And Ruth Barker’s is one of the loveliest you might find. The Hut is a Montessori toddler and preschooler classroom located in northern NSW in Australia in Possum Creek. A little slice of paradise. (To orient you, the nearest by place I recognised on the map was Byron Bay.) It will also help … [Read more...] about See how to be inspired by this classroom!
Montessori activities at home with toddlers and preschoolers
Today let’s take a look behind the scenes in the classroom to give you some ideas for Montessori-style activities to do at home. This time let’s peek at what we Montessori teachers call practical life activities, ie, activities of daily life. Yes, all those things to do with looking after ourselves and our environment. And I should mention they are great for calming active kids. You’ll take away new ideas how to include your child around the house (they might be chores to us but young kids … [Read more...] about Montessori activities at home with toddlers and preschoolers
Inspiration for our new space
Hi there everyone! And welcome to 2016. Hoping this year is filled with much health and happiness for you and your families. I enjoyed a restful break with my family in the lead up to Christmas – making gingerbread houses, a delightful visit to the Nutcracker ballet, and Christmas brunch with friends too. After Christmas was another matter. Our Montessori classes are moving to a new location from 11 January this year. Which means I have been busy preparing for the move – shopping for a few … [Read more...] about Inspiration for our new space