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Montessori At Home – Cooking with A Toddler
In the last few weeks Alfie has started using his Kitchen to make real meals. Needless to say I’ve been cooking up a storm as I try to make the most of this interest – for the very first time in my life I’m baking! Blackberry Picking I was delighted to stumble across a blackberry bush thriving in the hedgerow along our lane. I still can’t believe I live somewhere that has not only a lane but also a hedgerow. For me blackberries are always a bittersweet sight. Their glossy black arrival spells the end of lazy hazy summer days and the scratch of briars was quickly echoed by scratching…
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Montessori At Home: Our Work Shelves at 2 Years
Why have we introduced Montessori trays? How did we decide what to include? Most importantly - what does our toddler think of them?
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Montessori at Home: A Toddler’s Kitchen
The kitchen is full of things which pose a danger to a toddler. There are sharp implements, hot surfaces, glasses to break and liquids to spill. Yet the kitchen is also full of opportunity for a toddler who more than anything else seeks the chance to be independent and to make a valuable contribution to their family. Our Kitchen Space We are lucky enough to have space for a dedicated unit just for Alfie. Of course this is not possible in every home but if you can then it’s best to give a child their own dedicated space, even if it’s just on shelf in a cupboard or a low…
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The Weaning Cup – A How To Guide
The introduction of the Montessori Weaning Cup is a milestone in a baby's journey to independence. In this post I'm looking at the why and the how of the process.
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How To Create a Montessori Room – The Prepared Environment From 1 -3 Years
Four key principles to keep in mind when designing a Montessori Room for your home.
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Montessori Materials at 10 months
The Montessori Toys and Materials we have been using with our ten month old son, what worked, what didn't and how you can do Montessori at home with a Baby.
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Introducing Montessori Work
The most valuable tool in the prepared environment is the adult; a guide to introducing Montessori Work to infants.