Which Montessori mobile was the first one you saw in your life? It was most probably the Gobbi mobile, the most recognisable of all of them. Just look at those five balls moving in the air! This mobile is so aesthetically pleasing to the eye that even adults can get transfixed when looking at it. […]
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It’s incredible how quickly newborns’ eyesight can improve! Your little one might only be about a month old (or rather, new!) but already prepared for a huge jump in vision development! Just in a couple of weeks babies’ eyes are prepared for the next visual challenge, which is the Montessori Octahedron mobile. You can introduce
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Ah, the Montessori Munari mobile – a topic that has been generating quite the buzz in parenting circles around the world. But what exactly is it, and why do newborns seem to be so captivated by it? It’s a common misconception that newborn babies’ visual skills are fully developed. In reality, vision is one of
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A comprehensive guide about the Montessori visual mobiles. Why do we use them, why are they important, what’s the sequence we have to use them and how to hang them. Read all the info here.
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You might have noticed that I did not mention getting a swing, a play pen, jumparoo, bouncy chair or any kind of movement-restricting baby gear. Maria Montessori advocated that children learn by moving and it is essential in developing the neural pathways of intelligence. Therefore, according to her, restricting your baby’s movement might result in
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Are you dreaming about a picture-perfect Montessori nursery? Every parent, baby and house is different, but there are some baby items that you will likely find in every Montessori baby’s work space. The list I put together below is not exhaustive but it includes the most important elements. You don’t need to rush out and
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The Montessori philosophy is such a big topic, it would take several blog post to talk about all of its aspects! In this post I am going to focus on the Montessori prepared environment and would pick out a few aspects to introduce in a short and concise manner. With this in mind, I chose
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It’s finally happening! You’re new baby is just about to arrive and you’re over the moon! You broke the big News to your firstborn and the reception was good. Phew! Now what?? If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to take a step back and have a look at this experience from your older
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If you already have a firstborn or other children, you might find breaking the news of a new baby a daunting process. How will they take it? Will they be jealous or excited? There are many different and very creative ways on how to break the big news that you’re pregnant again. I hope these
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Is a Montessori pregnancy different? To tell you the truth, I don’t think there’s that much of a difference. We think it’s important to prepare yourself for giving birth, both physically and emotionally. Read up on where and how you’d like to give birth, what are the options and whether you are happy with these.
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