5 Reasons Involved Fathers Matter in Early Childhood Development Apr 06, 2025

You know those heart-melting moments when daddy makes silly faces just to hear his baby giggle? Or when he rocks the baby to sleep while humming a tune he made up on the spot? It turns out that those aren’t just sweet gestures—they are little power moves in the world of early childhood development.

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6 Biggest Montessori Myths Debunked Jan 06, 2025

As a mum, I have been on a rollercoaster of endless parenting advice, Pinterest-perfect crafts, and Google searches like “What’s best for my child?” Somewhere along the way, the Montessori approach popped up like a shining star. At first, I thought it was one of those posh, unattainable parenting tr...

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Do you Want to Be Your Child's Servant or Their Parent? Sep 17, 2024

As a Montessori parent, you may face or may have faced criticism that you are pushing your child too hard towards independence. However, this notion is a common myth that needs to be debunked. 

Let's explore why fostering independence in your child is an essential part of being a parent, not a hind...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Transporting Schema Sep 14, 2024

Picture this: your child is busy moving toys from one side of the room to the other, filling up a bag or bucket, and then emptying it out somewhere else. What may look like simple back-and-forth play is actually an exploration of how objects can be moved, carried, and transported. This is all part o...

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Is Your Child Behaving Badly or Simply Exploring a Schema? Sep 13, 2024

As a parent, it can be challenging to navigate those moments when your child seems to be testing every limit and pushing every boundary. Maybe they’re throwing food off their highchair, tearing paper into tiny bits, or lining up toys in an endless row. It’s easy to think, “Why is my child behaving s...

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7 Behaviours Your Child is Developing Spatial Awareness Sep 10, 2024

Have you noticed your child endlessly spinning around, turning objects in their hands, or watching wheels roll by?

These repetitive actions may seem like simple play, but they are actually signs that your child is exploring the rotating schema!

This schema involves discovering how things turn, s...

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9 repetitive play patterns is your newborn likely to display Sep 07, 2024

As parents, we often find ourselves puzzled by our baby's seemingly random behaviors. Why do they keep dropping toys from their highchair? Why do they put everything in their mouth? What's with the constant kicking and rolling around? While these actions may seem like mere mischief, they are actuall...

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What age positioning schema occurs & everything else about it Sep 04, 2024

Picture this: your baby is lining up their toys in a row, stacking blocks, or arranging objects in a specific order. While it might seem like meticulous play, what they’re really doing is exploring how objects can be positioned in space. This is all part of their natural development, and it’s called...

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Schema 101: Understanding play schemas in layperson language Sep 03, 2024

Picture this: your little one is throwing their toys around the room, and you’re feeling a mix of frustration and worry. You might be thinking, “Why can’t they just sit still for a minute?” But hold on! Before you pull your hair out, let’s take a moment to consider what’s really happening.

What if...

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7 Fun Montessori Activities to Keep Your Kids Engaged at Home May 31, 2024

As children, all they want is fun and excitement, and as parents, you just want their happiness. But what if we told you that it can get better than just fun?

Yes, engaging your child with a Montessori activity can be a great boost for them. In addition to the fun, Montessori activities offer learn...

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Building Fine Motor Skills With Baby Montessori Toys May 23, 2024

“Give children toys that are powered by their imagination, not by batteries.” - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Baby Montessori toys are one effective method for nurturing fine motor skills. They provide opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration in alignment with Montessori education theory. These ...

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Benefits of Montessori Toys for Early Childhood Development Apr 27, 2024

For every parent, the foremost focus is providing a healthy and nurturing environment for their children to develop and grow in the best possible way. Montessori philosophy has played a pivotal role in holistic learning for quite some time, and Montessori toys are integral to the approach.

These to...

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Learning Through Play: 5 Ideas for Parents for Homeschooling Mar 03, 2024

Homeschooling! Some days are like a breeze, and you have everything under control with all the lessons planned out and the day favouring you, but some days it gets crazy. You have been trying your best, but somehow, today, it is not working out. 

Here are some fun and educational activities that ca...

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Nurturing Early Learning through Montessori Jan 28, 2024

Deciding on the right step to begin your child's journey in learning can be challenging. For all parents, it's a common emotion to set the appropriate foundation for their child's future.  

The first few years are the formative days, and early childhood learning through the Montessori approach can ...

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Developing Language Skills while Screeching and Babbling Dec 15, 2023

Ma, Da, Um… Gaga, Mama, Dada, Geegee, Neh, Eh, and so much more…

Sometimes, it sounds like soft or loud screeching noises, and sometimes, it’s the babbling of syllables- initially singular and then repetitive - these adorable baby sounds are the beginning of the beautiful story of your child’s comm...

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Montessori Techniques for Building Language Mastery in Kids Nov 17, 2023

In the enchanting journey of parenthood, you slowly realise how helpful various Montessori activities are. As time passes, it will be the golden time when your child will utter their first words.  

It's a common concern that often lingers in parents' minds, eagerly awaiting the moment of language d...

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Montessori Secrets: Building Kids' Emotional Intelligence Oct 14, 2023

Are you also struggling to develop emotional intelligence in your child? 

Are you also curious to find out why emotional intelligence is important for your child? 

Emotional intelligence has gained immense recognition in recent years. It describes our capacity to identify, interpret, and control o...

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Montessori’s 4 Planes of Development Every Parent Must Know Oct 07, 2023

The concept—4 planes of development—was first introduced by Dr. Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori, an Italian physician and educator.

Grounded in the Montessori philosophy, Maria Montessori, a name she later became synonymous with, used the concept to highlight the theory that human development unf...

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Sibling Harmony: Nurturing Bonds Through Montessori Principles Oct 05, 2023

Are you fed up with the small fights between your kids? Are you finding ways to promote peace and harmony between them? 

Embarking on a journey to understand the intricacies of sibling relationships, this blog explores the profound impact of Montessori techniques and gentle parenting on fostering l...

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The Top 4 Busy Boards for Toddlers & Babies Oct 03, 2023

Ever wondered what it's like when your active inquisitive toddler gets busy with an interesting learning toy while you get some time to finish that last load of laundry?  

We understand the struggles of being a parent and juggling daily home chores, work, and managing a growing toddler; it gets dif...

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Control of Error: Montessori Method of Child Development Sep 05, 2023

This article will explore the profound impact of the concept of "control of error" concept highlighted in the Montessori method of childcare, learning and development. We will explore how it promotes problem-solving skills, instills a sense of responsibility, and encourages a growth mindset in child...

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How Montessori Builds 21st-Century Skills in Your Child Aug 07, 2023

Ever wondered if our traditional approaches to education need an upgrade to match the backdrop of the current world that is evolving at an unprecedented rate? How can we support our babies early on to meet the unforeseen challenges of the present times? How can we impart 21st-century skills that wor...

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Isolated Work: One Toy at a Time for Developing Minds! Jun 29, 2023

The Montessori educational system is based on the premise that children learn best through hands-on experiences and self-directed exploration. One of the Montessori approach's guiding concepts is the concept of "isolated work," which entails children focusing on one item or activity at a time. This ...

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Learn by Play: Crossing the Midline for Physical Development Jun 28, 2023

Crossing the midline refers to the development of gross motor skills, when children gain the ability to use both sides of the body together in a coordinated manner, particularly crossing the imaginary line down the center of the body.  

It is an important developmental milestone that impacts many a...

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