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Want to create a beautiful home environment that supports your child’s development? Looking for a way to parent that doesn’t involve shouting and bribery? The Montessori philosophy can help and I’m here to show you how. Book a service or check out my free resources here. Interested in hosting a community story time? Head here for more details!

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“IT IS ALMOST POSSIBLE TO SAY THAT THERE IS A MATHEMATICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BEAUTY OF HIS SURROUNDINGS AND THE ACTIVITY OF THE CHILD.”

Maria Montessori, The Child in the Family

Whole Child Collaborative

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May 2021
- May 12, 2021 Implementing Chores with Children May 12, 2021
April 2021
- Apr 20, 2021 Three Ways to Make the Most Out of Reading at Home Apr 20, 2021
November 2020
- Nov 2, 2020 The Montessori Three Period Lesson Nov 2, 2020
October 2020
- Oct 20, 2020 Montessori at Home: Sensorial Oct 20, 2020
- Oct 4, 2020 Montessori: Sensorial Oct 4, 2020
September 2020
- Sep 23, 2020 Practical Life at Home Sep 23, 2020
- Sep 21, 2020 Montessori: Practical Life Sep 21, 2020
- Sep 7, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Sensory Perception Sep 7, 2020
- Sep 2, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Coordination of Movement Sep 2, 2020
August 2020
- Aug 31, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Language Aug 31, 2020
- Aug 27, 2020 Sensitive Periods: Order Aug 27, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020 Montessori Language: Oral Language Games Aug 13, 2020
- Aug 9, 2020 Daily Rhythms Aug 9, 2020
- Aug 5, 2020 Montessori Glossary: Language Aug 5, 2020
- Aug 3, 2020 Montessori: Three Levels of Obedience Aug 3, 2020
July 2020
- Jul 30, 2020 Montessori Glossary Jul 30, 2020
- Jul 28, 2020 Montessori at Home: Rethinking Learning Jul 28, 2020
- Jul 27, 2020 Montessori at Home: Meltdowns Jul 27, 2020
- Jul 16, 2020 Montessori at Home: Functional Independence Jul 16, 2020
- Jul 14, 2020 Montessori at Home: Waiting with Respect Jul 14, 2020
June 2020
- Jun 24, 2020 Four Positive Phrases for Montessori Kids Jun 24, 2020
- Jun 14, 2020 Montessori Language: Cursive First Jun 14, 2020
- Jun 11, 2020 Screen-Free Summer Travel Jun 11, 2020
May 2020
- May 12, 2020 Prepared Environment: Movement May 12, 2020
- May 11, 2020 Prepared Environment: Repetition May 11, 2020
- May 3, 2020 Montessori at Home: Spoken Language May 3, 2020
April 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 Raise Good Humans Free Printable Apr 30, 2020
- Apr 28, 2020 Flower Study Apr 28, 2020
- Apr 22, 2020 Montessori at Home: Math Apr 22, 2020
- Apr 21, 2020 Cursive Alphabet Printable Apr 21, 2020
- Apr 20, 2020 Montessori at Home: Reading Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 16, 2020 Independent Play Apr 16, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 Montessori at Home: Handwriting Apr 10, 2020
February 2020
- Feb 10, 2020 Sewing Roundup Feb 10, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 8, 2020 Montessori: The Absence of Praise and Rewards Jan 8, 2020
December 2019
- Dec 17, 2019 Observation at Home Dec 17, 2019
November 2019
- Nov 23, 2019 Montessori Compatible Holiday Gift Guide Nov 23, 2019
- Nov 19, 2019 Thanksgiving Preparations Nov 19, 2019

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