Who is Emmi Pikler?
Emmi Pikler was a Hungarian Pediatrician who researched both the emotional and physical components of natural gross motor development in newborns a...
Easy Gratitude Activity for Children
This free fall leaf download can be part of a quick and easy kid's gratitude activity!
Transitioning our Toddler from a Crib to a Floor Bed
Through this experience, I have solidified what I’ve come to learn within the Montessori philosophy - follow the child. There is no timeline, no rush, and no judgment. My role as the adult is to set up a developmentally appropriate environment, observe, adapt and reflect. I couldn’t make her sleep in her bed, but I could set up an environment where she felt safe, prepared, and respected.
Emotionally Preparing for the First Day of School
It’s that time of the year! Your little one is starting school for the first time. This is a big milestone! You might be asking yourself, how can I...
Practical Ways to Prepare When Going to School for the First Time
It’s that time of the year! Your little one is starting school and there are so many things to look forward to–new friends, fun activities and amaz...
I Still Ride My Bike
Five My earliest memory of spending time with my father was the Christmas before he passed away. As a child you don't realize this, but we were p...
Montessori-Friendly Summer Reading List
For teachers and parents, books can be a powerful tool to help students and children understand what they see and experience out in the world. Mo...
Summer Fun Book!
Who's ready for summer?! Summer can be a fun time full of adventures! But let's be honest, the kids are out of school, and it can be challenging to...
Working from Home with Kids
Instead of going into a home office to do our work, we did our work in living rooms, kitchens, and backyards. Our kids got to be in the same room with us, see us working. While we have different ages of children in the home, ranging from 1 to 11 years in age, we found some commonalities in our experiences. Here’s what we noticed.
What I Learned from Spending a Week Outside with My Toddlers
I’ve heard of the benefits of unstructured time outside repeatedly. I’ve seen the Instagram posts with children playing in their immaculately prep...
From Our Homes: Becoming a Dad
After five years of failed pregnancies, my wife and I resolved we would not have children. We tried just about everything. The roller coaster of em...
From Our Homes: Nature & Wonder
"In the child is much knowledge, much wisdom. If we do not profit from it, it is only because of neglect on our part to become humble and to see t...