Category: Montessori-Inspired

Magnetic experiments are some of my boys’ favorite activities. This time, I decided to hide a bunch of items in some sand, make some magnetic wands, and let them try to fish out the magnetic objects. So they knew how many items to retrieve, I placed squares on a piece of paper (one paper was … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

Of all our boys, Oliver seems most motivated to work in the garden. He enjoys just spending time in there, tiptoeing along the path while talking to himself amongst the spinach and peppers and strawberries, pulling up weeds and snacking on strawberries as soon as they’re ripe. This summer he is ready to harvest using … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

Lately we have backslid into too much screen time. We have all been sick and recovering from surgery and exhausted and just trying to make it through each day. Milo, Oliver, and Emil keep passing illnesses back and forth, and Milo has barely eaten anything since Saturday. Their little bodies fight hard and they are … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

Peeling garlic is no easy feat. The skin always seems to cling in the wrong places and can be difficult to peel off the clove. But in order to make Oliver’s favorite snack, guacamole, he must learn to do this. Last weekend, I showed him how, and he spent the better part of half an … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”

I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not always relaxing or convenient to bake with my boys. But when time allows, it is enjoyable and a teaching moment in every sense of the word. When it all comes down to it, I want my boys to know how to make wonderful food for themselves … Continue reading “Montessori-Inspired”