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A week or so before Christmas we visited Ikea. For the first time - ever. While being overwhelmed in so many ways I loved looking at all of their items which would be useful for a Montessori home. Obviously at a good price point. I haven't tried all of these items, but here are some of my suggestions and ideas for a Montessori home for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. FURNITURE Kallax Shelving Unit - Placed horizontally would work for infant/young toddler shelves. Poäng Children's…

A Montessori toddler space for 1-year-olds, here is how we transitioned away from our Montessori baby movement area and into a larger play space.

Educational Play: Features 12 puzzle pieces representing the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit, making learning about faith interactive and fun. Easy to Handle: Chunky poplar wood pieces are designed for little hands to grasp easily, promoting fine motor skills. Durable Construction: Made from high-quality poplar wood, ensuring the puzzle withstands rough play and lasts over time. Convenient Storage: Comes with a sturdy box for easy storage and transport, keeping all pieces organized and…

Montessori Toddler Toys - minimalist toddler toys that are beautiful, practical, and encourage toddler learning and growth.

We would love to have another child so Montessori infant rooms are still very much on my mind. If you are preparing for the birth of a baby or setting up an infant room here are a few ideas and suggestions. The Child The child is in the Symbiotic Period (the first 6-8 weeks). The child spends most of their time feeding or sleeping and for me, the focus of this time was building a relationship with my infant. While the environment is still important, my focus was on caregiving, handling and…

Montessori spaces are designed for independent, hands-on learning in a child-friendly environment. They encourage exploration and development across multiple

There are lots of good reasons to include items from nature in our art trays. Nature items have different textures and smells and provide a different experience to using paper or other stationary items. Using items from nature also: demonstrates resourcefulness - using what is readily available in the environment promotes creativity and out of the box thinking promotes learning about seasons and seasonality - what resources are available and when respects our natural environment leads to…

Like most families, we have many play toys we have accumulated over the years. While many of them are fun to play with, most of the time they are forgotten as they are placed in toy boxes. I cons…