Science Experiments for Toddlers — Sink or Float? (With free printable!)

July 7, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I’ve had this one on my mind for a while, and after seeing the way L was interacting with the objects I put in her water sensory bin, I knew it was finally time! We love water works over here — the opportunity to get wet is more than L can resist, and I figure […]

Montessori Activities for Toddlers — Sandpaper Letters

July 5, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

The way Montessori teaches letters is very different than the way it is taught in traditional schools. I think the Montessori way makes a lot more sense, and I have seen how it allows very young children to begin sounding out words for themselves at a very young age. Rather than teaching the alphabet song, […]

Summer Crafts for Kids — Coffee Filter Butterflies

June 30, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

We have been all about the butterflies since our trip to the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls last weekend (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!). I can’t remember what we were talking about, but something my husband said reminded me of this craft I know I made when I was a little girl… so I set it up for […]

Feltboards and Fingerplays — Math for Toddlers

June 28, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

A great way to begin math learning with infants and toddlers is through song! And songs are just made better through movements and visual aids. One thing that always worked when I wanted to settle down a rowdy classroom or fill some time was to pull out the feltboard for some fingerplay songs. Here are […]

Scrubbing — Outdoor Waterplay

June 23, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

One of my favorite things about Montessori is that it includes young children in chores that must be done around the house! I appreciate any help I can get, so it is great to see L actually enjoy cleaning things. This spring, we needed to clean some of our outdoor toys. I set up a […]