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Montessori Blueberry Muffin Recipe for Young Children
I finally got around to making a Montessori Blueberry Muffin Recipe for Young Children. My boys (age 7 and age 5) can make this recipe independently. Independent baking from a young age is an integral part of Montessori because it builds so many crucial skills: self-confidence, the ability to follow multi-step directions, problem-solving, and focus and concentration. It also prepares them for independence in college and life!
I made sure everything they needed was within reach without help. I store the following things on their shelf: mixing bowl, muffin mix, whisk, bowl for cracking eggs, canola oil, muffin pan, the recipe, and measuring cups. Everything else is stored in our … Read More
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A Montessori Home (Ages 7 and Almost 5)
During my Spring Break I spent some time reorganizing our house. Simone’s online course about preparing a Montessori home inspired me to make changes. It’s crazy how much new stuff sneaks in all.the.time. Here’s our Montessori home for ages 5 and 7.
Update 1: Boys’ Room
I find that it takes constant vigilance to keep up with growing and changing boys. Tate and Henry still share a room. I spent some time donating toys that they have grown out of. I also made sure each thing in their room has a spot. They are constantly bringing new things into the house (mainly things they get from other people, such as … Read More
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Let Children Make Mistakes: The Montessori Way
I recently wrote this piece for our school newsletter about how to let children make mistakes and wanted to share it with you, since the idea of letting children take risks and make mistakes is such a cornerstone of the Montessori approach!
My oldest son is in Pre-K4 at Magnolia Montessori For All. Recently, his teacher let me know that he got a little injury in class. He had purposefully been using a pin puncher incorrectly. A pin puncher is a slightly sharp object that children use to punch out a shape. Using it strengthens a child’s hand in preparation for writing.
Another child gave my son a warning about how … Read More
