I’ve got a closet full of educational books and an audible library full of great content. But making time to actually read, or listen to these books can be a challenge when you’re somewhat time constraint. So in this post … Read More
During our previous trip, we had the opportunity to do a stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE with our 10-month-old, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Now, I’m excited to share some incredible things to do in Dubai, … Read More
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is centrally located in the Middle East and is the perfect stopover if you’re travelling from for example Australia to Europe as it breaks up the flight (see map below). We travelled from Melbourne to … Read More
In our 6 month old Montessori inspired floor bed setup we really didn’t have to worry about baby rolling out of it at night, but now that we’re at the 8 month mark things are a bit different! Our little … Read More
In this post we will look at what the Montessori Prepared Environment is, what the elements are of creating the prepared environment, and tips for how you can create your own environment at home. To show you some examples I’ve … Read More
Travelling abroad can be daunting enough as it is, and adding an infant into the mix could send your brain into overdrive. In this post I’ll share my honest thoughts and experiences as to how to be prepared as a … Read More
In our previous post we wrote about the movement area setup for a 6 month old baby. Now that our little one is on the move and more mobile, there are a few changes we have made to the area. … Read More
This post is a collection of all important Montessori concepts that I have referred to in other posts, and after reading this post you’ll have a solid understanding of what Montessori is, who the founder is, what the prepared environment … Read More
Montessori education dates back to 1907, when Maria Montessori opened the Casa dei Bambini, or Children’s House, in a low-income district of Rome. Her unique philosophy sparked the interest of educators worldwide, and in the following decades Montessori schools opened … Read More
What I love so much about the Montessori Method is the approach to raising independent children and the floor bed was a natural transition for us when the time came. Here’s our experience. Why a Montessori Floor Bed? Soon after … Read More
