Under the ‘Montessori at home’ tag you’ll find a collection of blogs that are related to the part of Montessori you can implement at home.
Many people have heard about the benefits of the Montessori mobiles and are happy to shell out serious money to get them! However, they might not be clear about how to hang them and as a result they lose out on some important aspects. Correctly hanging Montessori visual mobiles is not that difficult, there are […]
Hanging Montessori visual mobiles – 5 mistakes and how to avoid them Read More »
So you got yourself a Montessori mobile and the time has come when you finally present it to your baby. How exciting! But what kind of actions do babies make when they first see the magic of Montessori mobiles? It depends on a lot of things, whether this really is the very first time, the
The magic of Montessori mobiles and the reactions babies make Read More »
When I made my very first DIY Montessori mobile, the Munari, which takes the longest to make, I remember thinking, ‘wow, it took me so long to make this and my baby’s going to use it for only a couple of weeks!’ This is what all the Montessori gurus suggest, right? Well yes, generally speaking
Make the most of your Montessori mobiles – my insider tips Read More »
It may have caught your attention that nowhere in this blog I mention any of the typical baby gear or “containers” that are commonly purchased for infants, such as doorway jumpers, playpens, baby walkers, portable car seats, strollers (yes, even those!), or baby loungers. Maria Montessori believed that children learn through movement, so free movement
A word about baby gear – why you shouldn’t use them Read More »
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
Montessori baby’s work space – the most important areas Read More »
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
Montessori prepared environment – relevant aspects of the philosophy Read More »
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
A New Family Member – how to prepare your firstborn Read More »
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
Breaking the news – how to tell to your firstborn Read More »
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.
Montessori pregnancy – the start of a new Beginning Read More »
