Join me on a fun-filled adventure back to the time of dinosaurs with some exciting Montessori activities for our little explorers. From captivating books that open the doors to the past, to playful games that test their dino knowledge, I've gathered the best Montessori-inspired activities to spark their curiosity and love for these ancient creatures ..read more

The Montessori community has been raving about the Nugget Play couch for years, and now, UK-based parents have a plethora of options to choose from. One such option is the Little Imagineers Play sofa, which I had the pleasure of trying out.What is a Play Couch or Play Sofa?A kids play couch, such as the ..read more

Transforming your kitchen into a Montessori-friendly environment is a wonderful way to create a space that is both fun and educational for your children. Since children love to be near their parents, an accessible kitchen will simplify your life significantly. And even the smaller kitchen can be child friendly.  Here are some tips to make your ..read more

Today, let's chat about something not explicitly covered by Maria Montessori but widely recommended by Montessori educators: toy rotation. Why is this important, you ask? No matter where you are on your Montessori journey, you have just started or you have been practicing for a while, it’s likely that you have lots of toys! In the modern ..read more

A Montessori toy shelf is a specially designed, low, and easily accessible shelving unit where children independently select their preferred activities, including toys or materials. This concept is a hallmark of Montessori classrooms, and it has also become popular in homes of Montessori-practicing families, often replacing traditional toy chests or closed storage baskets. Interestingly, Maria Montessori ..read more

Dive into the wonders of the African Savannah with our current Montessori box, specially designed to bring the thrill of safari animals right into your home! To complement the exciting activities in the box, we have a selection of Montessori-friendly books that are perfect for young explorers.  While a real-life safari might not be on ..read more

Raising children with Montessori principles can be an incredibly rewarding journey, but it's not always easy to get your partner and extended family on the same page.  If you've been eager to embrace Montessori education and parenting methods for your child, but you're facing some resistance from those around you, fear not!  In this blog ..read more

Spring is a great time to introduce a mini-beast topic. With insects and other bugs in abundance, it’s the perfect opportunity for your child to develop their naturalist skills.Introduction to Insect StudyStudying insects with your child is not only a fun activity, but it can also help them develop important scientific and observational skills. With […] The post Montessori ideas for a mini-beast study appeared first on The Montessori Family ..read more

Our Montessori box this month is all about birds! Very young children are fascinated by birds, as they are so easy to spot in their everyday life. Here are 10 of my favourite books about birds. Note that I chose some that features birds that we can find in Europe. My first book of Garden birds:A beautiful picture book […] The post 10 Montessori books about birds appeared first on The Montessori Family ..read more

Are you wondering what are the main differences between Montessori education and traditional or mainstream one?A quick Google search will show you many comparison charts, often written by Montessori training centres, including AMI. While those comparisons might help a newbie to understand what is so special about a Montessori school at a glimpse, it is also […] The post Montessori vs mainstream school: the updated version! appeared first on The Montessori Family ..read more