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.

Where did we come from? What's the universe made of? Why does the capital letter A look like a triangle? Who invented numbers?

The Montessori elementary curriculum is absolutely incredible. Once you hear about these great lessons, I bet you'll want to know more.

Where did we come from? What's the universe made of? Why does the capital letter A look like a triangle? Who invented numbers?

The Montessori elementary curriculum is absolutely incredible. Once you hear about these great lessons, I bet you'll want to know more.

This Montessori term trips up even the most experienced guide because there is SO MUCH to unpack. What does normalization feel like in the Montessori classroom? Why did Maria keep pressing us on the importance of this normalization thing?

And ugh - the word itself is so weird. How does one make a child NORMAL ANYWAY?

If Montessori is not brand new to you, you might be wondering: could my child be entering the second plane a little early and be ready for the elementary curriculum?

Let’s dive into some key characteristics of that second plane child. Once you know the signs, this transition is unmistakable!

After studying the Montessori materials, both originally-created AND traditional, for decades, I'm giving you my top tips for identifying the products that are not true to the Montessori method.

How do you fit in the homeschooling, and also download all these printables, and cut them all, out laminate them, and get them ready for the child? Is that really necessary???

If you're new to homeschooling or considering it for your child's future, you might be wondering about the legal aspects. Is it legal in your country? What would you do if someone questioned you about it or tried to report you?

How does one get a toddler to do Montessori activities? And if not those, what should a toddler be doing all day?

One of the great challenges of homeschooling is assuaging the worry that your child might fall behind their grade-level peers. We need to rethink the entire purpose of an education.

Getting family on board with Montessori is something a lot of parents struggle with, so you are in good company. Here are some things you can do to help them understand you - and your parenting philsophy - better.

When you're trying to have an adult conversation for longer than 30 seconds or concentrate on a project, it can get pretty frustrating to have a little person constantly interrupting you. Let’s talk about why those interruptions are happening and strategies to help manage them. (Hint: it's all about the Montessori grace and courtesy lessons!)