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Child-Centered Early Childhood Education Montessori and Waldorf education are two prominent methods of early childhood education. They are both ho...

If you're looking for bedding to accompany your floor bed, here is a list of our community-sourced recommendations. 

A Quick Introduction! I’m Gabrielle, an AMI-Certified Montessori educator with a Master's Degree in Child Studies. I’ve worked in Montessori Toddl...

Why does my child want to climb on everything?  Does this scenario sound familiar to anyone? Perhaps you're getting ready for the day, or you're tr...

Answering your top questions, like 'How often do you add new activities into your rotation?' and 'How often do you rotate toys?' and the big one 'Where do you put items when they are out of rotation?', @bringingupbabe shares the things that have worked for her since Babe was a baby and how it has changed as she has gotten older!

If you are choosing to homeschool using the Montessori Method or are inspired by the philosophy, there are a few things you can keep in mind when preparing your home for learning!

We are so grateful for the expertise in this article contributed by Mikaela Martinez. Mikaela is a mom, a teacher, and the owner of Project Based ...

First, what is a Toddler Tower and why might I want one?  Here is a quick Toddler Tower 101! Toddler Towers are child-safe stools used to help chi...

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Starting solid foods can be an exciting time, but with so many approaches available, how can you know which one to choose to feed your precious lit...

To the casual observer, our backyard wasn't much to look at. In all honesty, it wasn't even a backyard - just a dirt lot behind our apartment building. A few scraggly bushes and a strange, irregular patch of sod left us with much to be desired. There was, however, a beautiful maple tree growing outside. 

If you're like me, you might be at the beginning of your Montessori journey. The focus on respect for the child, independence, and a prepared envi...