In this episode, we're talking about learning in the bathroom.

In this episode, we’re kicking off a mini-series focused on your Montessori prepared home. We’re going room by room starting this week with the kitchen..

I would like to make the case that excluding our youngest children from our deepest, most meaningful traditions is at best a privileged point of view and at worst - fails to provide a rich part of the environment that stokes fire in every human soul andd leaves long-lasting emotional impressions that are needed later on in adult life.

My children and I have had head colds this week, and I’ve been reflecting on how I can help tweak our homeschooling routine to help serve us better when we’re under the weather. One thing that has changed? We’ve supercharged our handwashing routine.

In this episode, we're talking about how to create your own little schoolhouse at home with Montessori.

In this episode, we're talking about whether your child is too young for school, or if it's exactly the right time for school.

This episode is a little bit special! Thanks to a listener request, I interviewed my almost 11 year old youngest on the podcast today. In this episode, we talk about homeschooling + there’s potty humor + it’s like a little peek into our super silly, singing lives.

A nature journal is a simple but wonderful learning experience that's as great for traditional classrooms as it is for homeschoolers. Nature journals help children keep track of what they observe in nature and get more in tune with their learning as they explore the great outdoors. Let's explore how to bring these amazing tools to life for you family!

One of the reasons our family decided to homeschool was because there is just a lot of busy work in traditional schooling. We knew homeschooling would be a chance for us all to LIVE and learn together — practically, purposefully, and skipping all that busy work. In this episode, we're talking about busy work - what it is, how to identify it, and why you don't want it in your homeschool.

Children are FASCINATED by the life cycles of other creatures. When does something become alive? What about something living that isn't living now... what is it? These probing thoughts enter the child’s mind as they transition from the period of the unconscious absorbent mind to a consciously absorbent mind around age 3. In this week's episode, we'll talk about how to guide our little ones through this sensitive period.

Rover, come on over! You can teach your child practical life skills, responsibility, and biology all with your pet. And if you live in a no-pets-allowed rental situation like I do, don't worry - I promise you're not left out of these Montessori lessons.

As homeschoolers, we can nurture our children's creativity and divergent thinking in the way that schools find often find difficult to do. Hold onto your seats because I'm about to tell you a story about how flies became the inspiration for my children's first business venture.

Tea parties + literature have always been a staple in our homeschool, but it wasn't until years later that I learned it was popular in the Charlotte Mason community of homeschoolers. As a Montessorian, I can tell you: this is a good ritual to add to your rhythm and routine no matter what core philosophy you follow!

Botany is something you can study at your kitchen table OR in a garden outdoors. Getting kids involved in knowing where their food comes from by engaging the senses is a Montessori lesson every family can easily teach. Here's how.

Someday your child is going to get a hole in a sock. Then, his eyes will get bright and those happy, rosy cheeks will appear. "I know what to do," he'll say with enthusiasm, "Just let me get the needle and some thread!" Teaching your child to sew is really not so hard, so don't be intimidated. Here's how to get started.

When WILL my child dress themselves, and how do I teach them? The truth of the matter is, with lots of patience and PLENTY of opportunity for observation and exploration, children will learn to dress all on their own...exactly when they are ready. Let’s explore how.

People tell me all the time: “Aubrey, my child ONLY WANTS TO PLAY!” There is so much room for play in Montessori—in fact, Maria said “Play is the work of the child.” Did you know that there is ALSO an entire learning methodology that utilizes that drive to play to support a child’s education?

There’s such an emphasis on STE(A)M education these days, and sometimes it can feel like you’re falling a bit behind on introducing those science concepts. You might be surprised to discover how many of them you cover naturally in the course of a given day—even with the youngest children!

Looking for a fun winter activity for your children that is processed-based, but can have striking and lovely visual results? Look no further than beloved and simple snowflake making! Learn the history of snowflake making and some ways to weave in other curricular areas into this fun art exploration.

Are you still looking for that perfect Montessori homeschool routine? Me, too - and I've been doing this for 13 years! Good thing I don't believe in "perfect"....but I can tell you that changing up your routine now and then is good for you AND your children.