Montessori

Little girl hugging her plush turtle toy.

Montessori Smell Games – Helping Children Discover the World Through Scent

The scent is one of the most powerful senses in early childhood, but it’s often overlooked. While we’re focusing on what our little ones see or touch, smell is quietly shaping how t...

Two children sitting on a rug indoors, playing a DIY fishing game with colorful paper fish and magnetic fishing rods.

Montessori Sensory Play at Home: Everyday Ideas for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Just because you want your little one to enjoy all the benefits of sensory play doesn’t mean you have to spend loads of money on fancy setups. Honestly, some of the best learning mo...

Boy playing with a sensory bin filled with blue sand and wooden toys.

Sensory Learning for Ages 0–5: A Montessori-Inspired Guide for Parents

Sensory Learning for Ages 0–5: A Montessori-Inspired Guide for Parents From the moment they’re born up to they’re about five, kids learn through every sound they hear, every texture they to...

Girl whispering a secret to her classmates ear.

Montessori Principles: How to Teach Empathy to Kids with Practical Tips

Empathy is one of those life skills that makes all the difference. Empathy is what helps kids connect, understand other people’s perspectives, and grow into kind, thoughtful people....

Baby playing with colorful Montessori shape building blocks.

The Montessori Approach to Sensitive Periods: What Parents Need to Know

The Montessori Approach to Sensitive Periods: What Parents Need to Know When it comes to raising little ones, timing is everything. And in the Montessori method of teaching, there’s a name ...

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The Best Montessori Toys for 4-Year-Olds: Inspiring Creativity and Independence

The Best Montessori Toys for 4-Year-Olds: Inspiring Creativity and Independence We know that most toys for 4-year-olds are all about flashing lights and noisy buttons, but that’s not what M...