How to Establish an Allowance for Kids
Did you receive an allowance as a child? How to teach kids about the value of money is on my mind constantly. As I begin to think more about money …
Infant & Toddler
Walk the Line Variation Using Tape
On most days, I like to have a few activities for my 27-month-old to greet him in the morning. One morning last week, I had three minutes to prepare something …
Practical Life & Fine Motor Skills – Salt & Pepper
Sometimes the most simple, relevant, and compelling activity to a child is right in front of our eyes. I was fixing lunch one afternoon and grabbed the pepper grinder to …
Fine Motor Skills – Lemon Squeezing
Montessori’s practical life has a specific sequence of lessons. However, one of the greatest parts of learning practical life skills is the variations you can bring into your home and …
Create a First Words Activity Box for Your Preschooler
This project lasted for years and was a prized possession. Teaching my kids to read was an exciting journey and I have many tricks and tips up my sleeve. This …
Sensory Activities for Babies [Treasure Basket]
Watching an infant wake up to the world is an amazing experience. I have two boys, a two-year-old and a seven-month-old, and I am relishing sensory activities for both of …