I was listening to an interview with Melinda Gates in the What's Her Story with Sam & Amy Podcast. The interviewer asked, “you talk about the potential of women, you have helped so many women, do you feel you Continue Reading »
Need a push to do something fun this week? These activities are not new, by any means, but they are just a reminder of how much fun and learning is right there at home with you. Say It With Music“Freeze” is a Continue Reading »
Preschool Studio For children between three and six years, they are learning to take care of themselves in a way that requires more independence. This tabletop mirror allows them the freedom to check their face Continue Reading »
It has been a while since we have posted an “In the Studio” post. We have been busy getting our lending library going and so now, many of the “In the Studio” activities we have written about are now available Continue Reading »
Choose. Move. Repeat. These three words can guide your choices as a parent of a young child. You make choices based on what you believe to be best for your child and family. These choices may be based on emotion, Continue Reading »
One of my favorite activities with my family is enjoying a meal out. Sitting together on a restaurant patio, having conversation and enjoying good food...dreamy. The reality is, many parents struggle with taking their Continue Reading »
Large motor development is important for children of all ages. In Montessori environments, large or gross motor development is provided for by creating activities that inspire the child to use his whole body. Continue Reading »
“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.” (Dr. Montessori, From Continue Reading »
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney The first step. It’s often the hardest. Or so we are Continue Reading »
As the the gifts are piling up, you may be thinking, "which of these toys should we play with now, which should we tuck away for later, and what will my child learn when she plays with these?" This time of year can be Continue Reading »