How to Teach Music Notation the Montessori Way

May 23, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Montessori method of education teaches reading and writing by isolating each sound/symbol and allowing the child to manipulate them herself through the movable alphabet. So why would we teach music any differently? I don’t have a music degree, but I do know how to read music and play the piano — so when I […]

Solar System Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers — Rotation and Revolution

April 25, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Learning about outer space is pretty abstract for toddlers and preschoolers. While we were learning about our solar system, I knew I needed to find a way to bring this to life for L. One day, I asked her to show me how to spin on her axis like a planet. She spun around in […]

Fire Prevention Week Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

October 10, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Fire Prevention Week is October 9th-16th! We all know it’s important to be prepared for the worst, but how do you do that with very young children? I’m joining ConsumerSafety.org to share some activities for toddlers and preschoolers that will help young children better understand and feel secure in dangerous situations such as a fire at […]

FAQs

April 13, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I’m collecting some questions from readers and I need your input! What have you always wanted to know about Maria Montessori or the Montessori method? Do you have any questions about how we implement the Montessori philosophy in our home? What information would help you in your own parenting or teaching journey? Post your questions […]

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, […]