Combine learning and fun with these easy science experiments to do at home. You don’t need fancy lab equipment or expensive materials to do science with your child. Most of the experiments below use items you already have around the house. Doing experiments with your young child brings many benefits. It introduces them to the…
How do you raise children who happily do chores? One way is to start at a young age. Not only does doing chores help the home run smoothly, but it also offers many other benefits to your child. From better thinking skills to hand-eye coordination, doing chores builds essential skills for children. Learn more about…
Are you ready for your child to start potty training? Transitioning from wearing diapers to using the toilet is a big step for the whole family. Dr. Montessori recognized that children are on a constant journey toward independence, including learning to use the toilet. How can you do potty training the Montessori way? Here are…
Step into a Montessori classroom and you’ll see children performing many different tasks. One child might be sweeping the floor while another prepares a snack to eat. Many people are surprised to see 3 and 4-year-olds performing so many tasks without help from adults. Yet, in a Montessori classroom, this is the norm. How does…
“One, two, three, six, thirteen, fiveteen…” a child happily counts out of order. Counting is an exciting activity for many young children. Requiring much practice, counting is a basic math skill that supports more complex operations later on. So, how do children learn about math in Montessori classrooms? Montessori created a beautiful set of materials…
Summer provides the perfect opportunity for playing outdoors and enjoying some refreshing snacks. For young children, fun and learning go hand in hand. With these summer Montessori activities, you can continue your child’s education. More importantly, you’ll make many wonderful memories together. 5 Summer Montessori Activities for Young Children Discover five great summer Montessori activities…
“Is the Easter bunny real?” “Does Santa Claus visit our house?” “Did dinosaurs really exist?” Young children are curious and ask many questions. As they try to understand the world around them, it’s common for preschoolers to wonder what’s real and what’s pretend. Categorizing what’s real and fake helps young children make sense of the…
As parents and teachers, children’s lives seem easy and stress-free. Yet, children can also struggle with mental health and wellness. They might feel stressed about school, worried about changes in their families, or feel overstimulated by the many activities in their days. The Montessori method offers many mental health activities for children as a part…
Your toddler screams and stomps their feet. They cry, wail, and might even hit you! It’s a toddler tantrum in full force. Handling toddler tantrums the Montessori way isn’t always easy. However, with the right approach, parents and teachers can ensure that tantrums don’t last any longer than necessary. If you’re a parent of a…
“I want to do it all by myself!” These are words often said by determined toddlers, ready to take over the world. If your little one is striving for independence, as young children tend to do, then Montessori activities are the perfect answer. These activities are not only engaging, fun, and full of learning, but…