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Montessori Moments: 2 Years, 3 Months
These “Montessori Moments” posts are meant to highlight some of the… Read More
ways we implement the Montessori method in our home. Many of the
activities that are featured–cooking, cleaning together, going out into
nature, etc.–overlap with other parenting philosophies or might seem
like things that parents just do with their children intuitively. I’ve
still chosen to highlight them here because they are integral to the
Montessori approach to parenting and education and fit within a
comprehensive continuum of activities that support children as they
undergo the important work of forming themselves. For more information
about incorporating Montessori into the home, I recommend How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way -
Montessori Moments: 2 years and 3 months
These “Montessori Moments” posts are meant to highlight some of the ways we implement the Montessori method in our home. Many of the activities that are featured–cooking, cleaning together, going out into nature, etc.–overlap with other parenting philosophies or might seem like things that parents just do with their children intuitively. I’ve still chosen to highlight them here because they are integral to the Montessori approach to parenting and education and fit within a comprehensive continuum of activities that support children as they undergo the important work of forming themselves. For more information about incorporating Montessori into the home, I recommend How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way… Read More -
DIY Toddler Apron
I’ve been meaning to share this apron for a while now. It took me forever to get around to making it, but I’m glad I finally did. One of the things Kylie wrote about in her sections of Kids in the Kitchen: Simple Recipes That Build Independence and Confidence the Montessori Way was the importance of having aprons for separate tasks. They help define the task, and they provide another opportunity to practice independence.
Meg of Sew Liberated shared an awesome apron pattern for young children in a Montessori environment. It’s specifically designed to honor the young child’s need for independence. The neck has elastic built into it, so it… Read More
