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Articles tagged with "toddler"

Lesson of the Day 40: Practical Life for Toddlers β€” Pouring,

April 26, 2026

Materials You'll Need A small tray (wooden or plastic) Two small pitchers or jugs (child-sized) Dried beans, rice, or water A sponge for cleanup Small tongs or tweezers A small bowl and spoon Recommended materials: Montessori Practical Life Materials Set β€” includes pouring jugs, spooning, and tonging activities Montessori Wooden …

Lesson of the Day 37: Baby Activities β€” Keeping Little Ones Amused (5-8 Months)

April 12, 2026

Baby Activities β€” Keeping Little Ones Amused (5-8 Months) ...b, b, b the baby sound, B makes a babble sound! Babies have such unique personalities! Some are calm observers, while others are busy explorers who sometimes seem bored. Here are wonderful Montessori-inspired activities for babies between 5 and 8 months …

Montessori Baby β€” From Birth to 12 Months

March 22, 2026

Babies are such delightful and mysterious creatures. One day your baby is lying on his or her back, and a few minutes later baby is two feet away on his or her tummy! The first activities we do with our babies are hold them, touch them, look them in the …

Practical Life

March 18, 2026

Practical Life for Life My favorite age of preschool development, believe it or not, is the (not so) terrible twos. In fact, I love the terrific twos. The twos are just made for Montessori practical life skills, exemplified by the "I can do it myself!" attitude of most two-year-old children. …

Montessori Just for Baby

December 29, 2013

Montessori loved babies. She studied how babies grew and advanced in their home environment. She also studied why babies failed to thrive while in hospitals and institutions. She knew a loving and nurturing home was the best thing you can give your baby.The best aspect about this approach is that …

Montessori's Thoughts on Babies

June 30, 2007

I have been going through my lectures by Miss Child from the early 70's at the St. Nicholas Training Center. I am still amazed at Montessori's advanced ideas about newborn babies. Over 70 years ago Montessori had the same ideas concerning newborn babies as are being published today. Here are …

Drink Recipes

June 30, 2007

There’s something truly magical about watching a young child carefully pour ingredients into a glass, stir with focused concentration, and then beam with pride as they offer you a drink they made all by themselves. In the Montessori approach, preparing beverages is so much more than a fun kitchen activity …