Meaningful work for a preschooler is not so much defined by what I put on the shelves as much as how long they have to work with it. I find that I am rotating trays far less often than when they were toddlers, because they are able to work independently for longer and expand the… Continue reading Montessori Activities for 4-5yo

While access to snacks is an important part of self-regulating appetite, lots more can be done to make the kitchen kid-friendly, with a little careful preparation. Just imagine if children could be exposed to the whole cycle of activity, from growing food, preparing and cooking it, and finally cleaning up! We have a small eat-in… Continue reading Our Montessori Kitchen