Exploring the Rainforest: Our HOKA Elementary Adventure “Mom, did you know a giant anteater’s tongue can be as long as two feet?” My ten-year-old’s eyes widened as she held up the animal card from our HOKA Elementary Rainforest resources. In our Montessori homeschool, we’re always looking for materials that spark this kind of spontaneous discovery, …
A child’s every action is in service of creating the adult they will become – and no act is made in isolation. As Montessorians, our careful observation is what reveals the clues which help us guide, which help us to follow the child. When Montessori tells us to “look at the child” she wants us …
Did you know there are seas on the Moon? The seas on the Moon are vast, dark, flat areas on the lunar surface, known as “maria.” Despite their names, these lunar seas are not actual bodies of water. They were formed by ancient volcanic activity. Fascinating! Pin Flags: Seas of the Moon Let’s explore the …
Maria Montessori observed a little girl who repeated her cylinder work 44 times in a row, so deep in concentration that she didn’t even acknowledge or stop working when her chair was picked up and moved. But that was about a hundred years ago, and at the 3-6 level. So how does repetition look in …
Ella is now one month old. In this month, we have spent time recovering from birth, bonding as a family, and trying to figure out our new routine (a work in progress). Let’s have a look at how we are doing Montessori from birth. Montessori from Birth – Month 1 The first few weeks with …
In this article, I want to share why you don’t need to use many baby items (from jumperoos to swings to bouncy chars to baby walkers), what you could do instead, and what the Montessori perspective is on this. Movement is extremely important, especially for infants. According to Montessori, infants have a sensitive period for gross motor development. Parents can encourage …
“From birth, children are in a sensitive period for movement. In the first year of life, they pass through and master many stages of movement. They learn to reach, grasp, roll, crawl, sit, stand, and walk, along with many stages in between… There is a lot of practice that is required to progress through each …
Dive into the cosmic wonders of the universe as we embark on an journey through the life cycle of a star. Whether you’re guiding your young learners through the Great Lessons or simply seeking to spark curiosity about the mysteries of the universe, these engaging resources are a stellar addition to your Montessori toolkit. Life …
Again, there is a big trigger warning. This post will contain discussion of a traumatic birth, post-partum depression, and talk of suicide. Please refer to part 1 of our birth story here. In the previous article, I shared the events leading up to our emergency c-section with our third baby, Ella. Unfortunately, from this point, things …
Meet the newest member of our family – Ella! We are so smitten with her and can’t imagine our home without her. Before we start this story, I want to offer a big trigger warning. This post will contain discussion of a traumatic birth, post-partum depression, and talk of suicide. Normally such personal and heavy …
