Best Thanksgiving Books for Kids
We get excited for Thanksgiving in a big way here. We love every aspect of Thanksgiving, from the very beginning stages of menu planning, decorating, cooking and baking, and finally sharing it all with our family and friends. Part of our preparation for any major event is reading books. Today I share with you our…
Kids Wet Weather Play Clothes
We live in the coastal Pacific Northwest, and rain is no joke here. We still love to play outside, even when it’s wet! Our picks for best wet weather play clothes.
Our Favorite Books for Autumn
These books are my families favorite Montessori picture books for fall. We love to read them over and over again, especially as we begin to notice the different autumn changes taking place. It’s been a while since I’ve last posted on here–a lot has happened around our house including a surgery, a new baby, and…
We’re Moving!
As soon as things start to settle in, we always have to find some way to stir them up again. This time we were all settled after our sweet new babe, N arrived and we were adjusting well. Then at nearly 3 months old we decided to move! Where are you moving to? Back to…
Our Antarctica Unit
We are finishing out our Antarctica unit as February ends. We will be starting a space unit come March. After that, my daughter has requested to learn more about Australia. Hoping to have some Spring Equinox and Easter activities sprinkled in there. I’m not sure anyone is even interested in Antarctica or penguins at this…
Montessori Friendly Clothing Choices… on a budget!
A few of the aspects of the Montessori philosophy that really resonate with me are 1) giving children quality things and teaching them to take good care of them, and with that, 2) teaching them to dress themselves and providing them with attractive, comfortable (easy to wear) clothing made from natural materials, unembellished with cartoons…
The Pink Tower DIY
As C approaches 3 years of age, we know that it’s time to start thinking about materials for her primary work (we’re also trying to start a co-op, but that’s another story!). One of the first materials introduced to 3-year-olds (and an iconic Montessori material) is the Pink Tower. Have you heard of it? It’s…