Today I’m talking about why I’m not giving up on Montessori activities in exchange for open-ended play. My opinion, in short, is that there is room for both. When I observe toddlers, I see the satisfaction they get from mastering activities in our Montessori environment. As their guide, I’m always observing to see what they are working to master and offer them materials which allow them to practice these skills. This mastery is something I experienced myself on our recent holiday to … [Read more...] about Montessori activities vs open-ended play