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our monthly bread–sun bread
We eat a lot in this house, really, a lot. And I cook most of what we eat. Most days I enjoy cooking dinner, making lunches, loading the dishwasher – but like us all, some days I look at my family and...
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a terrarium to make with your children
Monday was a snow day, an actual snow day and not an ice day, or a “freak out because it might snow” day. Honestly, I’m feeling a little done with all the snow, I’m ready for the green of spring, the...
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toy storage – my montessori corners
Sorry for that longer then planned absence, but hi and I’m back! During this unplanned break I did a complete sort through of Imogen’s toys and I firmly established our toy library area. First, I...
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basics – my montessori corners
I have tried to think about what would define our home as a Montessori home, because it is, but how? I do not have works for my daughter – she comes to school with me and has a whole class full of...
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the closet – my montessori corners
There are so many wonderful ways to incorporate Montessori into the home. Some families have beautiful Montessori inspired playrooms, others have whole classrooms where they focus their homeschool...
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view from the treadmill
*this post is best read while listening to LMFAO Party Rock Anthem* My friend the IKEA cow, she always thinks I can make it the last five minutes. And to my left is my daughter totally plugged into PBS...
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Kindle Edition of Sewing in the Montessori Classroom 24 hour sale!
It’s here! The Kindle version of Sewing in the Montessori Classroom is up and live and will be on SALE for 24 hours, from Saturday March 21 9:00 am EST to Sunday March 22 at 9:00 am. Sewing in the...
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Sewing in the Montessori Classroom is here!
I just came back from a wonderful and inspiring weekend at the American Montessori Society Annual Conference in Philadelphia. It was great to meet and talk with so many Montessori enthusiast! I took 20...
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Coming soon! Sewing in the Montessori Classroom
I’m so excited! For the last few months I have spent my mornings working on a book, and now it is almost ready. Sewing in the Montessori Classroom is a comprehensive practical life curriculum. It...
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Montessori Snowflake Bentley Activities
I was trying to do my best to encourage it to snow this winter, I can’t believe it, this might be the first time in the 12 years I’ve lived in Charlottesville, that it hasn’t snowed (this post has been...
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useful phrases for working with children
I collect phrases. When I hear a string of words that resonates, I try to capture them in my mind or on paper. We are constantly trying to find the words to use with children — words that set limits,...
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montessori sewing lessons
I’m over at Confessions of a Montessori Mom sharing seven Montessori sewing lesson (there’s even a video!). Come over and check it out! If you like these Montessori sewing lessons, subscribe to...
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montessori approach to allowance — real practical life
My daughter hoards stuffed animal, cats are her favorite. She prefers them in the $3.00 or less category (which you can find at almost any store) and every month, that is where her spending money goes....
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a compilation of free montessori resources!
For the last few years, at the end of the year, I reread Julie Volkman’s The Promise of Fall. It’s not because I am a super teacher that is constantly thinking about how I can improve, or what I can do...
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wildflower seed pods
I’m running about 2 weeks late. My original plan was to have these ready to send home with our Mother’s Day gift, well, it’s May 12th and we just started them. While these seed pods are designed for...
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monthly bread, may — it’s the experience, not the product, right?
April flew by without bread, whoops! We will aim for two loaves this month to make up for it! So, I was feeling a little nostalgic when we were planning this loaf of bread, and I went to an old recipe...
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fundamental needs of worms – a montessori science work
In late March, I had the great opportunity to attend the American Montessori Society’s annual conference in Dallas. It was wonderful, inspiring, overwhelming and so busy! It was hard to figure out...
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montessori silence game & variations
I love lessons that, at their essence, require no materials — just some space and the children. Lessons that are the fundamentals to the Montessori classroom, but by Spring, can often be forgotten by...
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simple last minute egg decorating
Do you know when your dreams just don’t line up with reality? That’s what happened in our house this week. My dream was to make beautiful, vibrant, and natural Easter egg dyes. Imogen and I were going...
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animals of europe giveaway!
Do you know what happened the other day? I realized I have blogged at montessori works for a year! Now that deserves a celebration. I think I will have some cake and a glass of wine, but I also have...
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