by Sarah Moudry | Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), MFA, TC May 2024
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, assumptions, or exasperation. I encourage you to consider making your...
by Sarah Moudry | MFA, TC May 2024
Purpose Develop independence in care of self Strengthening and refinement of movements of the hands Age 16 months and up Young children enjoy learning to care for themselves and their environment. Dr. Montessori described these activities as Practical Life activities...
by Sarah Moudry | Communication, MFA, TC February 2024
A young child’s receptive language develops sooner than their expressive language. This means they are capable of understanding much more than they can express. Honoring this intellectual development can be difficult when you feel you are constantly met with the...
by Sarah Moudry | MFA, TC February 2024
Help your child develop independence in caring for self and their environment. Purpose Vocabulary Enrichment for 30 months and up Materials Brown Construction Paper Basket Blue Construction Paper Land and water items to sort Cardstock Vehicles: Boats and Cars Scissors...
by Sarah Moudry | MFA, TC December 2023
If you have poked around on the internet looking for information about Montessori homes or schools, you have come across the term “Prepared Environment.” The Prepared Environment is any space that is designed to maximize the experiences of the people who use the...
by Sarah Moudry | MFA, TC December 2023
Help your child develop independence in caring for self and their environment. Age: When walking Materials: Water Jug Grate Water Dispenser Water Dispenser and Stand Low Stool Bin Sink Grate Plastic Tub Small Rug 3 oz. Pitcher Preparation: Place the rug on the floor...