Montessori toys diy

When choosing toys, ensure that they are open-ended toys in that they can be played with in multiple and varied ways. Open-ended toys encourage creativity

When putting together E and V's Easter baskets I really wanted to include hand kites. For our little runners who enjoy dragging things behind them, I thought this would be something they would greatly enjoy--especially outdoors on a windy day. After blowing the month's budget and seeing some of the prices, I decided I would just make our own rainbow and spring-themed hand kites. We have a lot of wooden rings as there are so many uses for them (post about that coming soon:). I had…

How to make DIY wooden puzzles for kids. We show you how to make these simple toddler wooden shape puzzles with this easy tutorial

This is one of the most common questions I am asked. It’s hard for me to reply with a short answer because there are actually so many ways to implement Montessori at home on a budget! Montessori is about so much more than fancy materials and beautiful shelfies. See this blog post about a few key p

A few months ago, the tissue box seemed like something the girls would enjoy. So I purchased a tissue box cover off Amazon and, using the silk scarves I had already purchased, I put one together for them. They didn't care for it, at all. Thinking that they might enjoy it at a later date, I rotated it out. When they showed interest in pulling, I brought it out once again. And, once again, they were not interested. Was something else filling their needs to pull, was it just lack of…

Offer your baby engagning Montessori toys that will activate all of their senses. These Montessori toy recommendations give a diverse suggetion of Montessori toys you can introduce to your baby between 6 to 9 months of age. Preparing our homes to meet the needs of our babies is so important. Get beautiful, high-quality Montessori toys for your baby to explore with!

I didn’t know I was going to do a blog post on this, so unfortunately I did not take a before picture. The PlanToys wooden stacking rings I used were bought from a local store in my town, but…

10 adorable baby toys to make for the baby in your life. A baby really couldn't care less if the toy is designer and costs loads of dollars or is made for a fraction of the cost! Homemade toys make great gifts that come from the heart and something different from a store-bought item. Be

One of the most beautiful Montessori materials is the sets of color tablets. They are a beautiful way of teaching color in a more concrete way that toddlers can literally grasp!

Let me show you how to make your own wooden toys! These gemstone blocks are great for beginners and your kids will love playing with them.