Living the Montessori life as a mom with two young children
*This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using the links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more information, please see my Copyright & Disclosure Page.* I was browsing through a kitchen organizing store a while ago when a kitchen cabinet shelf organizer caught my eye […]
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When I was browsing in the dollar store (as all Montessori moms/teachers do!), I found this hole puncher and couldn’t pass it up. I knew this would be a great hand-strengthening exercise for L, which in turn will help with pre-writing skills in the future. I put a piece of construction paper, the hole puncher, […]
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Practical Life works are known for the repetition of motion needed to complete the activity, and that’s one of the huge draws for toddlers. I’ll be honest — I like that repetition too. This is one of the works that both girls love, although N spends way more time with it, and it’s one that […]
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I’ve seen craft sticks with velcro dots on them all over Instagram, and I knew both girls would love it. I first put this out just as a manipulative activity — a basket full of craft sticks with velcro dots on the ends. The girls could build with them in whatever way they pleased. Then […]
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I used to have one of these in my classroom, so I knew this was something I wanted my husband to make for the kids. He says it’s pretty easy to make at home, so I’ve included his instructions for how to make this nuts and bolts board by yourself — see the bottom of […]
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