Pretend Play

One of the big “concerns” or “criticisms” of Montessori is that Pretend Play is not encouraged in the classroom. Generally, I believe that pretend play is based in reality. So, …

We like Pretend Play in our Home but with a slight twist. The twist is adding real items into the play. I wrote a post on Montessori’s view on Pretend …

My sister is a doctor. I talk about her a lot. I knew the day would come when our 2.5 year old would understand that being a doctor is an …

This post is a 101 on pretend play and includes ideas for pretend play toys for the upcoming holiday season! Your Ultimate Pretend Play 101 Guide Definition of Pretend Play …

Authentic, real experiences are critical for children. One of my Montessori instructors at MEIPN opened a session with an exercise she coined “Abstract Orange” to emphasize the importance of authentic, …

Too simple. So simple. I thought about NOT posting but these activities are the best, I decided. Simple. Easy. Accessible. It has been a difficult few days with a stomach …