Carrots Are Orange

Montessori Parenting & Learning

  • Montessori
    • Principles
    • Curriculum
      • Geography
      • History
      • Language
      • Life Science
        • Botany
        • Zoology
      • Math
      • Peace
      • Practical Life
      • Sensorial
    • Classroom
    • Theory
    • Materials
    • Courses
    • Printables
  • Activities
    • Art
    • Fall
    • Montessori
    • Outdoor
    • Science
    • Summer
    • Fine Motor
  • Parenting
    • Montessori Toys
    • Montessori At Home
    • Mindfulness
    • Social & Emotional Learning
    • Special Needs
      • Anxiety In Kids
      • Gifted Children
      • Executive Functioning
      • Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Printables
  • Resources
    • Book Lists
    • Gift Guides
    • Montessori Materials
    • Montessori Toys
  • Newsletter
  • About
    • Contact
Home » Parenting

[Montessori Parenting] 75 Way to Raise a Montessori Kid

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure .

How to Be a Montessori Parent

When my son was 2.5-years-old, he hopped off his chair and walked over to a cabinet. He pulled out dishes and glasses, then ran over to the kitchen table and began setting places for himself and his brothers. This scenario is an example of Montessori parenting within the context of Maria Montessori’s Theory. How Do […]

[GUIDE] The BEST Engineering Toys for Kids

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure .

Engineering Books for Kids

This post includes my absolute favorite engineering toys for kids! Enjoy! Why Teach Kids Engineering? Any time we can get a child to think proactively with problem-solving in a concrete or abstract way is a win for their brain development. Starting early in a child’s development is key. As a parent & teacher, getting a […]

Tagged With: Technology & Engineering

Teaching Kids Compassion – Pay It Forward

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure .

payitforward

So, like many of you, this morning I was making my nearly daily run through the Starbucks drive-thru with two reasonably happy, lucky me, boys. I was in a great mood. The holidays are around the corner. Boys were laughing and we were headed to see some of our favorite people for OmCulture’s open kids […]

Tagged With: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Teaching Kids to Be Kind in 2020

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure .

teaching kids kindness

Teaching kids to be kind is possible. Well, let’s be honest, kids are born kind. It’s up to the adults in their lives to nurture this natural quality. And let’s be clear. Being kind is more than holding the door for someone (although I do love that act of kindness). Our goal as parents and […]

Tagged With: Positive Parenting

101 Ways to Teach Kids Courage

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure .

teaching kids about courage pinterest

Being a parent is loaded with layers and layers of trying to do what is best for our kids. Every child is different. What ways can we teach kids courage?  What is the definition of courage? Courage is defined within a wide range. I read an article about courage recently. The article inspired this post. […]

Tagged With: Positive Parenting

40 Beautiful Children’s Books that Help Teach a Child about Courage & Bravery

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure .

courage childrens books

Using books to teach a child about courage is a great way to introduce such a big topic. Children’s stories about courage work to teach kids through examples of courage and bravery from liked aged characters.  I have loads of book lists ripe for teaching kids big topics, but, first, let’s take a step back: how […]

Tagged With: ', Book Lists, Kindergarten, Positive Parenting, Preschool

Next Page »

Recent Posts

  • Unschooling: Can I Homeschool Without a Curriculum?
  • Your One Stop Shop – The BEST Montessori Math Materials & Activities
  • Resources for Teaching Geography to Elementary Aged Kids
  • 65+ Fantasy Fiction Books for 11 to 13 Year Old Boys and Girls
  • Looking for Delightful Read-Aloud Books for the Whole Family?

Copyright © 2022 Carrots Are Orange · Disclosure & Copyright · Site by Design by Insight