Last fall I was absolutely delighted when the lovely Kylie of How We Montessori agreed to write a four part series here on how to get started with Montessori principals at home. We called the series Make Like a Montessori Mama and it was a huge success. With each post Kylie provided detailed instructions on five new at-home activities, each revolving around a theme (food, animals, plants and shapes). It was such a fabulous resource that I felt compelled to link up to the entire series … [Read more...]
Make Like a Montessori Mama: Part 2 – Plant Activities
Kylie from how we montessori is back today with part two of the "Make Like a Montessori Mama" series. Her first post was a big hit and I have no doubt you'll love today's ideas just as much... Here's Kylie: Five great Montessori inspired activities about PLANTS! Five Montessori inspired activities that allow the child to explore plants using materials you can find around the home. 1. Taking care of a plant It would be wonderful if every child … [Read more...]
How to Make Like a Montessori Mama: Part 1 – Food Activities
I'm of the belief that there's no single teaching philosophy that's perfect for every child. While my husband and I ultimately decided on a more traditional play-based preschool for C, we certainly haven't ruled out alternative preschool environments for S in a few years (Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, etc.). I'm also of the belief that children can benefit greatly from being exposed to several types of teaching. As such, I've been on the hunt lately for a few easy ways to incorporate … [Read more...]