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Montessori at Home: Resources & Links
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with the Montessori approach. How long has it been now? At least 12 years since I started the certification process? I am trained as a 1st-3rd grade Montessori guide (i.e., teacher), but I have tried to learn as much as possible about implementing Montessori at home with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Since our children are constantly changing, our environments have to change, too! There is so much more than just “baby-proofing” your home.
Here are some of the posts I have written along the way to try and document our journey!
Montessori Philosophy
- Let Children Make Mistakes
- For Infants & Toddlers: Creating an Environment
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Happy 6th Birthday, Tate! We Love You
Prepared for an Epic Nerf Gun Battle Tate’s 6th birthday is right around the corner. Therefore, as part of our parenting rituals, we write each child a letter on their birthday to encapsulate the past year. Then, it goes into their Easy-Peasy Scrapbook, along with approximately 10 photos. Happy 6th Birthday, Tate!
Insisted on bringing binoculars on the cruise, despite their weight! 
Halloween: Last-Minute Costume Change (from scuba diver to Captain Hook) 
Our family at Thanksgiving 
On the Thanksgiving pirate ship 
Cutting down our Christmas tree 
Helicopter ride for your 5th birthday present from Grandma and Papa (note the pilot costume you’re wearing) 
The many faces of Tate … Read More
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Crafting a Vacation Vision: Where Will You Go?
One of the ways my family and I savor time together is by going on several vacations a year. We’ve figured out what works for us. For example, we like going on mini-adventures each day. Staying in comfortable AirBnBs that feel relaxing is our preferred way. We like access to water. We prefer quiet to noise. Matt needs space to run. I need warm weather. We need at least a queen sized bed. Two bedrooms is a must. We ideally like to reconnect with old friends while traveling. But every family’s process for crafting a vacation vision is different. Therefore, I put together some guiding questions, in case it’s helpful … Read More