Montessori Minute ~ Positive Self Image
How Does a Child Develop a Positive Self Image? We want our child to be confident and ‘feel good about herself’. We want him to welcome challenges, not shrink from them. Every parent wants their child...
View ArticleMontessori Minute ~ Toys vs. Learning Materials
The media – toymaker industrial complex, borrowing a sixties phrase, depends on quickly turning our children into rabid consumers. Really, our way of life in developed countries depends on it; but...
View ArticleChristmas Guest Posts
I don’t normally guest post, it is a once or twice a year thing for me. It just so happens that 2 of the times I said yes this year are both articles that are up right now on 2 of my favorite sites!...
View ArticleMontessori Minute ~ Great Questions
This is a guest post written by John Bowman, author of Montessori at Home! I received some great questions from an enthusiastic parent, and since they are questions many parents have, it seemed like a...
View ArticleDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice & Homeschooling
About a year ago I wrote a post entitled, “Following the Lead of the Child” and put a request out for other early childhood educators to help me with a post on Developmentally Appropriate Practice in...
View Article10 Tips for Studying Nature with Tots & Preschoolers
The following is a guest post from my friend Maureen {Spell Outloud} she has a natural gift for bringing nature into the lives of her young children, I pray her words bless and inspire you! Do you love...
View ArticleMontessori Minute ~ Bare Essentials
{disclosure: this post contains affiliate links} This is a guest post written by John Bowman, author of Montessori at Home! If you have a Bachelor’s degree, a year off, and $ to spare, you can take a...
View Article15 Unique Books for Fine Motor Skills
I am honored to have Janine LaTulippe with us today sharing a guest post and giveaway! I just love Usborne {I am not personally a consultant but use and love the books} and am excited to share with...
View ArticleTeach Your Child to Read Free Flash Cards and Giveaway!
I am excited to have Janine from True Aim here to share how she teaches her children to read with a Free printable and giveaway! Teaching your child to read is easier than you think and it can be a...
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