*This post contains affiliate links* There are so many ways families choose to homeschool their children. Often, parents settle on a mixture of things that work best for their family. Today, I’m going to talk about a method I don’t hear much of, though I…
A quick search for “Montessori toys” will lead you to a plethora of children’s toys. Many of these have reviews explaining why this lovely toy is not a Montessori toy. Typically, these reviews are not wrong! One of the biggest conflicts I’ve noticed is open-ended…
**This is an affiliate post.** It’s that time of year again! Many families are heading back to school (whatever that may mean for your family). Back to school might mean heading into a school building, organized homeschool groups, or more educational, family outings. Whatever the…
*Affiliate Links* One of my absolute favorite home Montessori businesses is Montessori Services. As a Montessori teacher, there were so many supplies we would purchase through Montessori Services or For Small Hands to use in our classrooms. While Montessori Services specializes in items for Montessori…
*This post contains affiliate links* Something I love in Montessori classrooms is how “real” snacks and meals are for children. Young children- even toddlers!- are setting tables, sitting at the table, and eating nicely. In some schools, a community meal is even shared and passed…
*This post contains affiliate links* I have tried so many different cooking tools with children over the years. There are some I have come to love. Others… not so much. Here you’ll find a collection of my favorite kitchen tools and utensils for children. Shelving…
I never thought I’d say this, but we’re doing summer school! All at my children’s request. While the year felt successful, my kids enjoyed it, I enjoyed it… I was looking forward to a break. Summers in the sprinkler, swimming, summer hikes and nature walks,…
**This post contains affiliate links** The Montessori pin maps are one of my favorite geography materials in an elementary classroom. This material is a wonderful way to engage children in learning world geography. Using an atlas for accuracy, children place pin labels on maps to…
As the school year winds down, I have been going over the educational goals for my children and planning for the upcoming year. From years of teaching, I have found from experience it’s best to do this well before summer break begins, while everything is…
As the school year is winding down, the anticipation of summer is palpable. Finally, the children don’t need a jacket to play outside, there are flowers growing, and on particularly warm days, a sprinkler is welcome. If the space allows, children may even bring their…
