Our Montessori classes are very different to other groups for toddlers, but why? Parents often ask me why our classes are different to others? Here I’ll explain some of the benefits of our unique Montessori activities and why our sessions are so fantastic for your child’s development. Read on to…
Montessori Essentials: Understanding Your Child’s Development
Would you like to understand your child’s development, to find out why they behave as they do and how you can respond more effectively to support them? I’ve written this post to help you gain a clearer understanding of what’s going on in your child’s mind, using Maria Montessori’s theories…
Brushing Teeth, Nappy Changes & Avoiding Power Struggles
I found a fantastic post by Dr. Therese O’Sullivan on Kate Russell’s RIE website the other day and thought it would be perfect to share with you all. RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) principles are very similar to those of Montessori – basically: respect, kindness, empathy and independence. These can…
Montessori Essentials: Human Dignity Through Independence
Human Dignity through Independence Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity, which is derived from a sense of independence. – Dr. Maria Montessori I love this quote because it illustrates…
What kind of toys will we have for babies?
Are you wondering what kind of toys we will have for babies from 0-11 months? Here’s a sneak preview! For 0-6 months: For 4-11 months: Some of our beautiful mobiles for 0-4 months: We’ll also be running material-making workshops later this year so you can learn how to make mobiles,…
Top 10 Tips for a Happy Home
Do you ever wonder how to get your child to listen to you, do what they’re asked and still retain their natural spontaneity and inquisitive nature? Would you like them to confide in you, respect your family boundaries and make good choices throughout their life? These 10 tips will help…
Montessori Essentials: Save Your Sanity! Make Time for Self-Care
Do you make time for yourself every day? Is there a quiet time before your children are awake or after they are asleep – time without mobiles, TV or other distractions? Do you dedicate 5-30 minutes to putting yourself first, just for a short while? Parenting is a constant challenge…
Montessori Essentials: The Easiest Way To Get Homework Done Without Stress
How can I avoid homework becoming so stressful? I often hear from parents how difficult and stressful it can be to get children to sit down and do their homework. There are so many other fun things to be doing after school and these days children have much more homework…
Munari mobile for newborns
Here’s the first Montessori mobile I made – it’s called the Munari (scaled down from the sculpture by Bruno Munari) and is for babies from birth to 2 months. Newborns can only see in black and white for around 2 months after birth, so this mobile is perfect for them. …
Montessori mobile #3
I’m really on a roll now! Montessori mobile no.3 is finished – this is the Gobbi (designed by Gianna Gobbi) for babies 2-4 months old. It provides opportunities for your baby to discover shade gradations while their visual sense is developing. Your baby begins to see colours from around 2…