One of the most difficult things to master as a Montessori teacher or homeschooling parent is the ins and outs of rotating shelf work. Keeping the interest of the children you’re working with is key to having a functioning classroom, but knowing when it’s time to rotate materials, or which ones to start with, can […]

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It’s natural that when you first discover something that you think is amazing (like Montessori!), you immediately want to convert everyone around you to do things exactly the same way. But sometimes couples (or other important caregivers in your child’s life) can have very different ideas of how to raise children. Is it the end […]

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We recently went on a short educational trip to visit some historical sites of Philadelphia with our two second plane children, and I’d love to share the whole process with you! None of the links I’m adding to this post are sponsored in any way — they’re just things we experienced and what we loved […]

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So you’ve seen all of those people on Instagram whose kids seem to help out A LOT in the kitchen — cooking, wielding sharp knives, pouring drinks without spilling, etc. You see the value in allowing your child to be more independent, but how do you get there? One way to get started with allowing […]

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2-Part Puzzles (sometimes called “Go Togethers”) are a great way to work on visual discrimination skills beyond just picture matching. I made these Beach-themed 2-Part Puzzles for some summer fun! This set includes 12 beach-themed puzzles featuring a variety of types of items you might find at the beach. For toddlers, use them as 2-part […]

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