Dr. Montessori defined an Absorbent Mind when a “child is effortless assimilating the sensorial stimuli of the environment” One analogy for this concept: a sponge soaking in everything within the environment. Another analogy: a camera snapping images of everything it sees through the lens. “The ‘absorbent mind‘ welcomes everything, puts its hope in everything, accepts […]
Montessori Resources for Parents & Teachers
Montessori Resources for Parents & Teachers
This list includes all things Montessori including Montessori lessons, Montessori at Home ideas, Montessori parenting, and tons of Montessori resources.
[Shelf Ideas] Not to Be Missed Unique & Easy Montessori Spring Activities
Spring is a time for refreshing pretty much everything in life! How often do you switch up your Montessori shelves? By season? By theme? Here are lots of spring shelf ideas for your Montessori learnign space! I am always curious and it always amazes me how suddenly children – with a little freshening up of […]
Six Secrets to Creating an Amazing Montessori Environment
When I first began learning about Montessori, it became clear that creating a Montessori environment at home was something I could absolutely achieve. The journey to Montessori has been wonderful for so many reasons. One big result is the effort to bring more simplicity into our home. In addition we want to create an environment […]
A Guide to Designing Your Montessori Playroom
How to Design a Montessori Playroom Environments and spaces that are designed with the Montessori theory in mind are beautiful. The simplicity and minimalist nature of Montessori encourage a relaxing and peaceful environment. When it comes to designing Montessori playrooms this theory encourages the perfect children’s space. An open and peaceful demeanor naturally encourages creative […]
15 Easy DIY Montessori Activities
One of the best things about Montessori is that many of the activities and materials are easy to DIY. The nature of Montessori is clean, simple, easy, and open-ended. It makes just about everything DIY friendly, affordable, creative, and FUN! Many Montessori toys are also suitable for multiple ages. Some of the DIY Montessori activities […]
The First Steps to Montessori at Home for Infants
The Montessori approach is child-led and self-paced. Teachers do not play the role of an instructor, rather they are a guide. A Montessori teacher offers knowledge as it applies to the child’s pace and demonstrates leadership. They create an enriched and nurturing environment that fosters the child’s natural growth. Take this approach as you develop […]