Blog
Harvard se rifa a los niños educados en casa
Hay chicos que no logran adaptarse al colegio y sus padres les educan en el hogar: es el «homeschooling» No es para una elite, ni para antisistemas, ni una extravagancia que se pone de moda, ni para padres que son muy «progres» o muy religiosos o que pasan de...
Montessori-Inspired North America Continent Study Printables
Continent studies are a part of the geography & culture curriculum in a Montessori classroom, and they can be a super fun way to learn about the world we live in. My small group coaching members requested some North America continent study printables, so I created this bundle that has a little something for everyone [...]
Tips Montessori para el dormitorio Infantil
Un dormitorio infantil que quiera seguir los principios Montessori debería ser un lugar adaptado y accesible a los peques, en el que se favorezca su autonomía y vaya acorde con su evolución y nivel madurativo. Si queremos crear un dormitorio Montessori deberemos tener en cuenta una serie de aspectos o factores para que cumpla con...
What to Do When 3-Part Cards are “Boring”
Montessori 3-Part Cards are a tool for teaching nomenclature. There’s a card that has a picture and the word beneath it (the control card), a card with just a picture on it (the picture card) and a card with just a word on it (the label card). The general idea is that you present the [...]
Maximum Effort and How to Help Your Toddler Reach It
Maria Montessori observed that toddlers have a need to build their strength through purposeful, heavy work. In her 1946 London Lectures, she said, “They must be able to do things which require a great effort. They need big, heavy, things.” Perhaps you’ve noticed this with your own toddler — she wants to carry all of [...]
Heart Color Sorting — Free Printable!
Color sorting is such a fun learning activity and so easy to customize based on season or theme. I’ve made a few different heart-themed materials over the year, and this year I decided to add these Heart Color Sorting Cards as a free printable. This set contains three different cards featuring hearts for each of [...]
Cómo hacer Arreglos Florales Montessori en casa
Una de las características que más llama la atención de los salones Montessori es la presencia de jarrones con flores frescas y plantas vivas en el ambiente. Estos elementos naturales ofrecen una conexión con la naturaleza y ayudan a que los niños sean partícipes en su cuidado, además de ofrecer un ambiente mucho más bello...
Pikler Triangle + Accessories Giveaway!
Whole body movement is so important in the first plane of development (from birth to 6 years), and providing opportunities for your child to explore the different ways she can move her body is paramount. In Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents, Montessori explains, “Children develop their brains as well as their bodies through movement, and [...]
Libros Invernales para niños
Con la llegada del frío apetece quedarse en casa calentito leyendo un buen libro. Por eso, en el post de hoy te muestro una selección de libros invernales para niños, libros de esos que te animan a quedarte acurrucaditos junto a la chimenea mientras ves llover (o nevar) por la ventana. En esta selección de...
My Child Spills/Dumps on Purpose — What Do I Do?
Some of the most common pushback I get when I recommend that parents allow their toddlers/preschoolers to pour their own drinks or practice dry pouring on their work shelves is: “My child spills his milk on purpose / My child just dumps the pitcher of beans all over the floor.” That’s okay! I mean, I [...]
Indoor Gross Motor Play for Kids
Now that it’s chilly outside, let’s set up some spaces for some fun indoor movement that kids of all ages can use to get some of that extra energy out! If you have a child who loves to climb and slide, a Pikler triangle might be perfect for her, especially with the slide attachment. Sprout [...]