My Favorite Things

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Because the school is closed for the week, I am unable to showcase a Montessori-inspired cooking activity; therefore, I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite things...

Monti Kids is my all time favorite place to get beautiful Montessori toys. Not only do I love their natural and safe toys, but I also am also a huge fan of their educational tutorial videos that provide you with information on how to present the toys to your child to maximize their learning and development. 

The toy timelines are so helpful!

Living Montessori is my dear friend Lisa's blog. Not only is she AMI trained and works as a Lead Toddler teacher, but she is also a mother to a beautiful six month old girl. She shares her knowledge of Montessori theory, as well as her first hand experience raising a child using Montessori techniques. Her blog is an amazingly helpful resource!

Toilet Awareness by Sarah Moudry is my go-to book for parents who are thinking of beginning the toilet learning process with their child. I always hand out copies of these books to my students' families. The pictures in the book serve as great inspiration when setting up your home to support your child's path to toilet independence. 

Simply Real Foods Market is a great option for those who want to eat organic and Non-GMO products. I cannot wait to use their organic honey in our baking activities! One of the many reasons why I love this company: the natural, organic, and Non-GMO foods are delivered right to your home, and you don't need a membership! 

I love this article because it delves into the difficult process of gaining your child's cooperation without using the word "no." Working in the classroom, we try to eliminate the use of the word no. This can be difficult, as it seems as though we are hard-wired to respond using "no." With a little practice and knowledge of different ways to respond to your child's needs, you can support your child's growth and development while also gaining their cooperation!