Musical Instruments for Toddlers

October 30, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Like most toddlers, L loves music. She loves listening to it, dancing to it, and making it. And what a great sensorial experience! I have had a basket with musical instruments out since L was very young — ever since she could sit up and hold things. As she became more accomplished with each instrument, […]

Practical Life Skills – Toddler Self-Care

October 27, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Self-care is a very important part of the Montessori philosophy. Young children enjoy doing things for themselves, so being able to take care of their own bodies gives them a sense of purpose and satisfaction. There are many things that even very young toddlers can do for themselves — but they won’t know that they […]

Practical Life Skills – In and Out with Pipecleaners

October 23, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

In & Out works are favorites in our house. L quickly mastered the most recent one I put together, with the coffee stirrers in the colander, so I decided to make one that is a little more challenging. I got a set of pipe cleaners and a parmesan cheese shaker from the dollar store and […]

Activities for Infants and Toddlers – An Old Cardboard Box

October 20, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

You don’t need to spend tons of money or create a beautiful tray of work to entertain your toddler. Sometimes, all you need is a piece of trash — like a large cardboard box. I remember playing with cardboard boxes when I was a child, so when we got Baby #2’s carseat I made sure […]

Setting the Table – Activities for Toddlers in the Dining Room

October 16, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

L has been unloading her plates, cups, and silverware from the dishwasher for a while now, so I decided it was time for her to start setting her own place at the table for each meal. I set out each of the components on a low shelf that she can reach. She begins by bringing […]