Today it feels like too little too late but I’m super excited to share with you the beautiful Crysta Bloom – The Kind Cocoa Mama – and her family and how they incorporate Montessori into their lives. Crysta lives with her husband, Ezra, her daughter, Epiphany (16 months), and their cat, Mala (3yrs old). They live […]
Anti-racist resources for Montessori families
Dr Montessori believed in education for peace. I believe in peace. Right now it breaks my heart that people do not feel safe in their own skin. I’ve curated here the most useful resources I’ve found. Follow the links that feel good for you where you are on your racial justice journey. I’m still working […]
Being more patient with our children (and ourselves)
If I ask parents what’s the thing they want to work on most right now, it’s most often wanting to be more patient with their kids. I had one father at the end of a workshop tell me that these Montessori ideas for being a more respectful parent are lovely and work really well…when he […]
Montessori activities for 15 to 18 months
It’s fun to be back with this series about Montessori activities for different ages. Today we’ll look particularly at Montessori activities for 15 to 18 months. What skills are they practising at this age? When I am selecting activities for a child, I like to always ask “what skills are they practising at this age?” […]