Category: Montessori-Inspired

Yesterday was Emil & Oliver’s first day of Montessori! Milo has been going all week and loving it, but it was really something special to see all of them marching up to their classrooms (the school is on large wooded grounds and has many house-like buildings; each building is a classroom) hand-in-hand, giving kisses and … Continue reading “First Day of Montessori”

Hammering. Using real tools, tools that work, tools that are the same as an adult’s but fit to the hand of a child. This is the kind of thing that is so controversial these days (after all, I was chastised for letting my boys use a plastic hammer to break up an ice block without … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

Talking about where food comes from and seeing where food comes from are two very different things, especially when it comes to young children. I can’t reiterate this point enough, but thought this story was the perfect example. Over the past two years, Oliver has helped me many times in the kitchen. His expertise is guacamole but … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

Self-care is a major part of Montessori-based learning. Not only does it foster independence and confidence, it also makes life easier for everyone! If everyone can get ready on his own, things are a lot less complicated, especially in the morning when there can be a bit of a rush to get out the door. … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

You know when it’s a million degrees outside and all you want is some lemonade because it seems in your mind to be the only thing that’s going to hit the spot? We had one of those days, so Oliver suggested that we squeeze our own. And he wanted it pink.  I wish I could say … Continue reading “Raspberry Lemonade”