Have you ever had the chance to ask a Montessori teacher a question, something that is really troubling you, and they’ve said, “Just observe.” As a Montessori teacher who has done 250 hours of observation in my training and every day in the classroom for the last 15+ years, it’s absolutely the best advice we […]
Montessori activities at 3 to 6 months
I regularly get asked by people what activities might be suitable for their child. So over the coming newsletters, I’ve decided to make a Montessori shelfie by age group. Hopefully this will be a helpful resource over the coming months. Also, don’t forget I put together this free 42-page download for you of Montessori activities […]
Montessori podcasts I recommend…and some other favourites
I started listening to podcasts back in 2013 while I was preparing my classroom for the next day. And I listen to about 10 hours of podcasts a week at 1.5 speed, devouring information, getting inspiration, and learning so much. So much so that I mentioned in The Montessori Toddler book that podcasts have been […]
A peek into Montessori at home with my teenagers (which turns out to have a lot in common with toddlers)
As I’ve parented two children into the teenage years, what has always helped me is hearing about how others have navigated the years ahead long before I was at this stage. So I thought it might be useful to share my experience navigating life with teenagers to remind you that it’s the long game we […]