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Montessori Discovery Basket: How It Works
I’m so excited about something I read in How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way. They call it a “Basket of Treasures,” but I’ve taken to calling it a “Montessori Discovery Basket.”
The concept is so simple. Once a baby is able to sit and hold things, you can prepare a basket for them that contains 50-100 real-world objects for them to touch and explore (yes, even by putting the objects in their mouths).
The objects should incorporate a variety of shapes, colors, textures, weight, and smell. It is best to use objects made of natural materials and not plastic. Plastic things tend to feel all the … Read More
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Setting Up a Library in a Montessori Nursery
I’m trying to learn as much as I can about how to create a Montessori environment for an infant. Of course I’m not going to implement Montessori dogmatically or religiously, but I will try to apply the principles and practices that resonate with me.… Read MoreI applied a couple different principles as I was organizing “Coconut’s” library. First, I purchased only three baskets for all of his books. As the months and years progress, his collection will surely outgrow these three baskets, but we will store the excess books in his closet and rotate them out as needed. This practice of minimizing the materials on the shelf balances simplicity and orderliness
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Montessori Containers
This weekend Matt and I swung by our favorite old-timey shop. I wouldn’t describe it as an antique store because it’s so laid-back (they let us bring Hoss in) and everything is so cheap, but, officially, it’s an antique shop.… Read MoreI found two ceramic pieces to add to our “collection.” I didn’t realize we had a collection, but apparently I’m really attracted to the color of these pieces. I am now the proud owner of eight vases, pots, and little bowls.
I also bought a simple wood box (made from old root beer containers). We spent $20 on all three pieces. One of the pieces is clearly a plant pot,
