Most new homeschoolers assume they need to fill seven hours a day with structured lessons. The truth? You don’t. In this deeply honest and encouraging episode, Aubrey and David Hargis open up about how little time it actually takes to cover the Montessori lower elementary curriculum—and how organic, interest-led learning does the rest. With the painter’s palette analogy and touching real-life stories, this conversation is a must-listen for any parent wondering if they’re doing enough. (Spoiler: you are.)

From floor beds and toddler wardrobes to deep conversations and cuddly read-alouds, the bedroom is more than a place to sleep—it’s a rich environment for learning and growth. In this heartfelt post, Aubrey shares how Montessori principles can guide your child’s bedroom setup through every stage of childhood. You’ll walk away inspired to reimagine this everyday space as a place where independence, emotional safety, and beautiful homeschool moments begin.

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.