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Teaching Multiple Ages in Your Homeschool with Montessori
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

Teaching Multiple Ages in Your Homeschool with Montessori

Homeschooling more than one child can feel overwhelming — but Montessori was designed for multi-age learning. Discover how a clear curriculum, shared rhythms, and built-in structure help siblings grow side by side without requiring you to split yourself in half.

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Montessori Homeschool for Beginners: Step-by-Step
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

Montessori Homeschool for Beginners: Step-by-Step

Starting Montessori homeschooling doesn’t require expertise, perfect lessons, or expensive materials. This step-by-step guide is for parents who want to begin calmly, without feeling overwhelmed or afraid of doing it wrong. Learn how to start Montessori at home by focusing on your child, choosing a clear starting point, and letting confidence grow over time.

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How Montessorians Teach Reading
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

How Montessorians Teach Reading

Most people think reading starts with the alphabet song, but Montessori begins somewhere completely different. In this post, we’ll show you how sound, touch, and joyful movement come before letters…and why that matters so much for your child’s reading journey.

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Homeschooling Year-Round? Here’s Your Summer Bucket List!
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

Homeschooling Year-Round? Here’s Your Summer Bucket List!

Summer boredom creeping in already? Not on our Montessori watch! This playful to-do list is packed with 14 sunshine-loving activities to beat the heat and build independence, all topped off with a free Montessori Essentials Checklist to keep your momentum going.

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This Montessori is Too Strict. This One Is Too Loose. But THIS One? It’s Juuuust….
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

This Montessori is Too Strict. This One Is Too Loose. But THIS One? It’s Juuuust….

Is Montessori too strict…or too loose? Maybe you’ve seen both extremes online and wondered what’s real. We’re going to unpack the truth about “freedom within limits” and explain what it actually looks like at home. If you’re craving a balanced, joyful way to nurture your child’s independence and curiosity, you’re going to love this one.

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Why Those “Big Box” Homeschool Curriculums Miss the Mark
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

Why Those “Big Box” Homeschool Curriculums Miss the Mark

When parents discover Montessori, they want it all, and they want it now. But here’s the truth: Montessori isn’t something you can cram into a box and ship to your door. It’s not a 20-minute task or a checklist to complete. It’s a relationship, a way of seeing your child, following their natural development, and building a homeschool life that feels joyful, connected, and aligned with your family’s values.

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Start With Confidence! The 3-Part Montessori Roadmap We Teach
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

Start With Confidence! The 3-Part Montessori Roadmap We Teach

You can’t buy your way into Montessori. And you definitely can’t guess your way in. Montessori at home begins not with materials, but with observation—truly seeing your child. In this post, Child of the Redwoods shares a clear, confidence-boosting 3-step roadmap to help you move from overwhelm to clarity and connection. Whether you're just getting started or feeling stuck, this gentle guide will help you find your rhythm and make your next step count.

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Essential Montessori Materials For Homeschoolers (That Aren’t Printables!)
Aubrey Hargis Aubrey Hargis

Essential Montessori Materials For Homeschoolers (That Aren’t Printables!)

Forget the Pinterest-perfect lists of a hundred things to buy. This warm and grounded guide shares the real essentials—Montessori materials that are worth the investment (or a fun DIY). With heartfelt reflections and personal recommendations, Aubrey breaks down her top picks in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural—so you can stop second-guessing and start homeschooling with confidence and joy. Spoiler: your love and presence matter more than anything on this list.

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