Art of Observation with Children Mar 17, 2023

Observation plays a vital role in how as parents and caregivers we can provide a prepared environment for our children based on their interests and what they are ready for or capable of doing.

Dr Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori method, believed that observation was the key to a chil...

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Why Children Need to Move and How Montessori Can Help! Mar 12, 2023

Movement is essential for the healthy development of the mind and body! 💪👶 

Montessori's approach to child-led learning and education emphasizes the importance of movement from the newborn stage.  

From gross motor skills development to cognitive abilities, movement plays a critical role in a baby...

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What is Binocular Vision Development? Explained for Parents Mar 10, 2023

Binocular vision development is a fundamental skill that is developed during infancy and early childhood.

As parents we often get amazed at how our children reach out for a toy with confidence—effortlessly making the right calculations.

That quiet magic comes from binocular vision. It’s one of th...

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Why does your little one have meltdowns? Feb 22, 2023

As parents or caregivers, we have all experienced those moments when our little one throws a fit, is crying, screaming, and seemingly unable to calm down. 
 
These are called "meltdowns," and they can be incredibly challenging to deal with. While they can be frustrating and stressful for both you and ...

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10 Tenets of Montessori Developed By Dr. Maria Montessori Feb 16, 2023

Maria Montessori's theory laid the foundation for a revolutionary approach to education - Montessori education. With a keen eye for observation and a deep understanding of children's innate curiosity, Maria Montessori developed a set of principles that continue to shape modern educational practices....

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A Parent’s Guide to Sensitive Periods in Child Development Oct 14, 2022

Children don’t grow in straight lines—they grow in beautiful bursts of curiosity. These are the different sensitive periods in child development. When a child shows a particular interest in one area of learning and development, for example, movement (crawling/ walking), language, stacking, lining up...

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Skill Building with the Montessori Classic Pink Tower Sep 30, 2022

A Classic and staple in every Montessori early learning class!  

The tower won't stack unless in order, which helps develop building skills. 

Early introduction to Math and Geometry, The Pink Tower teaches that math has only one right answer. Through a play-and-learn method, your child will gradua...

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Skill building with the Object Permanence Box Sep 28, 2022

A very normal behaviour for babies around the second half of their first year of life is to freak out when they don’t see their primary care-giver in sight. 

Your baby is becoming aware of ‘object permanence', which is a technical way of saying that people and things still exist even if they’re out...

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Skill building with Scooping Activity Sep 26, 2022

Picture this: it’s a quiet morning, and your little one is seated with a tiny bowl, a spoon just the right size for their tiny hands, and a pile of beans or rice waiting to be explored.

There’s no rush, no instruction-filled chatter—just curiosity, concentration, and the gentle rhythm of scoop-tran...

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Early Childhood Learning with the Montessori Lock Box Toy Sep 22, 2022

When it comes to choosing the best toys for our little ones, parents often stumble upon the Montessori lock box, a hidden gem that may not be an obvious choice at first. However, once they see their bubs engrossed in play with the Montessori lock box toy, they are amazed by the hours of entertainmen...

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7 Skills Sharpened by Montessori Toys Sep 20, 2022

Montessori toys aren’t just playthings—they are tiny teachers guiding your child’s curiosity, focus, and independence. Every block, puzzle, or sensory tool opens a world of discovery, letting children learn at their own pace while having fun.

Through mindful, hands-on play, Montessori toys help lit...

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10 Philosophies of Montessori for Mindful Parenting Sep 18, 2022

We are a lucky generation of parents who have a lot of information at a quick click. But a lot of this information can be overwhelming, especially for those just starting their journey in mindfulness in parenting. Here's a quick overview of the Montessori philosophy to guide you in making informed c...

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9 Disappointing things with most toys in the market Sep 16, 2022

“Play builds the kind of free-and-easy, try-it-out, do-it-yourself character that our future needs.” ~ James L. Hymes, Jr.

As a new parent, it’s understandable that you would like to introduce educational concepts early in a fun manner to your child. It is easy to assume that big toy companies know...

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How are Montessori Toys different than the others? Sep 14, 2022

When it comes to most Montessori toy and material is made from Natural wood and designed based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s acute observation of the child’s needs and wants of each particular age and its sensitive period. 

Following are the main ways to identify a Montessori Toy from any wooden/plasti...

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Fostering Independent Play with Educational Toys Sep 12, 2022

Ever noticed how your child plays more deeply when you quietly step back? That’s the magic of independent play—where curiosity takes the lead and learning happens naturally.

With the right educational toys, play becomes more than fun; it becomes the foundation for focus, confidence, and creativity....

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Montessori Stereognostic Sense: How Kids Learn Through Touch Sep 10, 2022

When you find your alarm clock on your bedside table before opening your eyes in the morning or find your keys in the bottom of your bag: that's your stereognostic sense. 

It is the ability to identify objects by touch without looking at them, smelling them, tasting them, or hearing their sounds. 

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Proprioception in Montessori: How Kids Learn Through Movement Sep 08, 2022

From the very first wiggles and tummy-time lifts, your child is discovering how their body moves through space—this is the beautiful work of proprioception.

Proprioception, otherwise known as kinesthesia, is the body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location. It’s the internal sense that te...

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Montessori Education: A Stimulation for Life and Learning Sep 06, 2022

️Montessori Education is a way of education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. She was one of the first female doctors in Italy in the 1800s 

☀️In an asylum in Rome, she observed children with emotional and mental disabilities playing with bread crumbs, not to eat but for Stimulation of Touch. She...

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Parent Guide to What Is Scaffolding in Child Development Sep 05, 2022

 What makes scaffolding truly special for your child’s early development is that it meets your child exactly where they are developmentally. You offer help when needed, step back when they’re ready, and celebrate each attempt, not just the result.

Scaffolding is one of those beautiful, behind-the-s...

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A Parent’s Guide to Montessori Progression Sep 04, 2022

Baby steps teach you that you have to start slow and small to progress. Similarly introducing Montessori educational toys to your child requires progression from simple to complex. 

From birth through childhood, each little layer of your child’s world is built on the one before and that’s why under...

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How Montessori learning aids S.T.E.A.M. Sep 02, 2022

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. All that we experience and enjoy today is a result of advancement that has happened in the fields of STEAM. There is no denying that technology is a large part of us today and will be huger as our children grow up. It is, thus...

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Myths about Montessori-at-home busted Sep 01, 2022

Myths about Montessori are simply overrated!

Did you know that it’s easy to practice Montessori at home or you could even be doing it at home intuitively without prior knowledge of the Montessori method? 

Remember at the core of Montessori is how well can you support your child to learn from thei...

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Skill Building with the Cylinder Block Puzzle Aug 30, 2022

The 3D cylinder block puzzle is a Montessori sensorial material designed to engage the senses of sight and touch and introduce the child to the visual dimensions.  

It has cylinders with knobs to hold each cylinder with the pincer grips. The cylinders differ in height and diameter and progress from...

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Creating a Prepared Environment with the Right Learning Toys May 31, 2022

Prepared Environment is a term used in Montessori for a thoughtfully created environment, whether a classroom, a corner at home, or a beautifully created bedroom with suitable learning toys suited to your child’s needs.

It is an environment that has been set up to cater to the child's requirements ...

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