2024-03-01 01:55
How to talk with children is a lesson we all seem to need. Even as infants they learn from how and what we say to them. We are thrilled to have Simone Davies back with us to walk us thro… Read More
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2023-12-14 18:37
If you walk a homeschooling journey for any length of time, you are certain to encounter some unexpected bumps in the road. Life has a way of surprising us with moments, both good… Read More
![Asperger's Syndrome And Montessori: A [Short] Book Review](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/964/96371-195583646.w320.jpg "Asperger's Syndrome And Montessori: A [Short] Book Review")
2023-12-10 17:18
I was excited to receive Jennifer Cook O'Toole's book in the mail, Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children and Asperger Syndrome. It was one of the best… Read More
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2023-11-08 22:01
In the classroom, and while trying to use the Montessori method at home, keeping a child’s interest is critical. I found that I often had to change activities and find way… Read More
2023-10-14 20:03
Want to know how to create a "calmer" less chaotic playtime outdoor experience using some of Montessori's principles? I also touch on Montessori's Sensitive Period for Order--in part 1… Read More
2023-06-13 19:37
Photo by Marie Mack“To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enablehim to develop freely.” ~Maria MontessoriIn part two of this series, I would like t… Read More
2023-06-13 19:27
Goede morgen en groetjes van Amsterdam! (“Good morning and greetings from Amsterdam!”) I’m so pleased to be here today and honored to be writing for Confessions of a Mont… Read More
2023-06-13 19:22
If I had to pick just one type of work to stock my practical life shelves with, it would be sewing. I am NOT an accomplished sewer. Actually, I think it has been over a year since I pulle… Read More
2023-06-13 18:59
Incorporating the Montessori Method into your home is an exciting decision, but it can be a bit daunting. Reading Dr. Montessori’s books can overwhelm us with theory, and while Mo… Read More
2023-06-13 18:58
Incorporating gross motor activities into your Montessori home learning can be a somewhat daunting prospect for some parents. We want something that can be conducted independently, withou… Read More
2023-06-13 18:58
As the weather gets better the kids want to spend more time outdoors but doing the same old thing each day can soon lose the fun factor. Remember to follow your child’s interests… Read More
2023-06-13 18:55
"Plainly, the environment must be a living one, directed by a higher intelligence, arranged by an adult who is prepared for his mission." ~Maria Montessori
Our Montessori… Read More
2023-06-13 18:54
Photo by Marie MackWe had just moved to a brand new town, again, with a baby just 10 months old. He was curious, smart, and on the go. A resounding question haunted my thoughts as a stay-at… Read More
2023-06-13 17:51
Photo by Marie MackIn the third and final part of my series, I would like to focus on a couple other places in our home where the Montessori Method has helped us. These little things seem to… Read More
2023-04-02 00:31
Sadly, I had to retire my Confessions of a Montessori Mom podcast where I chatted about Montessori and homeschooling and offered tips, advice, and reviews for parents, homeschoolers, and day… Read More
2023-03-01 20:35
Organizing your home environment is a perfect project for starting off the new year, when you are spring cleaning, whenever you are in a "nesting" mood, or whenever you move to a… Read More
2023-03-01 14:00
"The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth." ~Maria MontessoriWe have a new house!! And with a n… Read More
2023-02-22 22:59
You know you have a Montessori child when...I posted this question on my Montessori Facebook page, and I received a lot of responses! Here are a few of my favorites:"My son was taking a… Read More
2023-02-14 17:52
Let's chat about bedtime routines! Are you having problems at bedtime? Then this post is for you! I have some YouTube videos for you to watch AFTER you listen to my 10-minute bedtime routine… Read More
2023-02-11 04:43
What are winter micro spaces? And should you have them? Listen here:This post was originally published on montessorifortheearth.ning.com, my sister sitePhoto by donnierayjones&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-02-09 18:36
Please listen to this six-minute clip about all the changes that I'm making to my Montessori podcast and blog! ~Lisa NolanConfessions of Montessori Mom · Changes are a comin'! Please… Read More
2023-02-09 15:00
In this podcast episode I chat about five MG novels--by unique and diverse authors--I highly recommend (book links to Goodreads):Were there any common themes, you ask, why yes! Yes, th… Read More
2023-02-08 22:09
Today I chat about this amazing book that dives into math and number sense, "working memory," the effects of stress on the brain of youngsters, and a lot more: The Learning Brain, Memory and… Read More
2023-02-04 16:39
The Confessions of a Montessori Mom Podcast with me, Lisa Nolan, offers Montessori tips, advice, and reviews for parents, homeschoolers, and daycare providers of infants, toddlers, pres… Read More
2023-01-30 14:00
"It's almost Valentine's Day, so we spent the weekend having fun with lots of different activities inspired by this great holiday. You'll notice lots of pinks, I just can't help myself. I LO… Read More
2023-01-27 23:25
The Montessori elementary zoology Animal Story Cards make a fun card game using cards that you can make or buy at a Montessori supplier (with the elementary materials and or earth scien… Read More
2023-01-26 17:06
"I love holidays and since we are living on one small income I'm always trying to come up with creative ways to make sure the children are able to enjoy them. The first thing I set out to do… Read More
2023-01-26 17:04
Gather several of your child's paintings to use for making homemade Valentine cards, or ask your child to choose, since the paintings will get cut up into hearts. First, make a heart… Read More
2022-12-28 16:56
Today I am sharing some "calming" gross motor activities to do indoors! Listen to episode #113 (14 minutes) ~Lisa Nolan (This post was originally published on my Montessori for the Earth @Ni… Read More
2022-12-17 20:56
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2022-12-16 20:10
Hi, My name is Jennifer and usually, you can find me writing at Naniheart, however today I am happy to be guest blogging for the first time ever, with the ladies from Mon… Read More
2022-05-25 17:53
Listen as I chat and share passages from this amazing book for teens (and tweens)! It was originally posted on my private membership blog, but in response to the recent tragedy that occ… Read More
2022-05-06 16:44
My Confessions of a Montessori Mom podcast with me, Lisa Nolan of Montessori for the Earth, offers Montessori tips, advice, and more for parents, homeschoolers, and daycare providers of infa… Read More
2022-02-24 16:00
You know you have a Montessori child when...I posted this question on my Montessori Facebook page, and I received a lot of responses! Here are a few of my favorites:"My son was taking a… Read More
2022-02-24 15:30
I receive emails from time to time from parents who question whether or not they should keep their child in Montessori school, especially if the child is five, because the question becomes w… Read More
2022-02-24 15:30
Want to know the truth? Most toddlers don't really like Montessori three-period lessons: they are still learning how to control their bodies (and bodily functions!). They rebel against help… Read More
2022-02-24 15:29
This Confessions of a Montessori Mom podcast episode was based on a short and sweet blog post I wrote a while back, (read it down below)!My son cries when I drop him off at his Montess… Read More
2022-02-24 15:29
If Dr. Maria Montessori were alive, would she suggest baby sign language? I used to ask myself that question a lot! I do not think she would be against it since she worked with handicapped a… Read More
2022-02-24 15:29
Are Montessori (home) school zones appropriate for children under the age of three?Subscribe & Get My Podcast Episodes in Your Email! Photo by angelina_koh on Foter.com / CC BY-NC Read More
2022-02-24 15:29
During this recession, I get more and more emails from moms who are faced with the heart-wrenching decision to pull their children out of Montessori school and place them in a local public s… Read More
2022-02-24 15:28
What to do about late crawlers? Infants and late crawling: I get asked this question more than a few times! It is good to encourage at least ten minutes of tummy time several… Read More
2022-02-24 15:28
1. Tell stories. Children love bedtime stories. It helps them to relax and fall asleep more easily at night. However, I’ve learned that with my children it can be more fun to TELL stor… Read More
2022-02-24 15:28
If you walk a homeschooling journey for any length of time, you are certain to encounter some unexpected bumps in the road. Life has a way of surprising us with moments, both good… Read More
2022-02-24 15:27
A Montessori mom recently confessed in my Montessori Facebook group about the constant feeling of needing MORE: more Montessori activities and materials, more quality toys, more art supplies… Read More
2022-02-24 15:27
Given the past two years of living with COVID in the age of social media, I decided to re-post Maria Montessori's "The Mind of the 12 to 18-Year-Old" and her "Prepared Environment for 12 to… Read More
2022-02-24 15:27
There are all sorts of reasons for bringing Montessori home. And there are all sorts of ways of doing it. There doesn't have to be a divide between working moms and stay-at-homemoms (who are… Read More
2022-02-24 15:16
Organizing your home environment is a perfect project for starting off the new year, when you are spring cleaning, whenever you are in a "nesting" mood, or whenever you move to a… Read More
2022-02-23 14:00
A Montessori mom recently confessed in my Montessori Facebook group about the constant feeling of needing MORE: more Montessori activities and materials, more quality toys, more art supplies… Read More
2022-02-23 02:40
Given the past two years of living with COVID in the age of social media, I decided to re-post Maria Montessori's "The Mind of the 12 to 18-Year-Old" and her "Prepared Environment for 12 to… Read More
2022-02-22 14:00
There are all sorts of reasons for bringing Montessori home. And there are all sorts of ways of doing it. There doesn't have to be a divide between working moms and stay-at-homemoms (who are… Read More
2022-02-17 14:05
Both my girls really need to master their math facts, I am thinking that the Stamp Game and Checkerboard would be very helpful.I am hoping you can offer some insight and guidance into how I… Read More
2022-02-16 14:00
Creating a Montessori Infant Home Environment FAQsMy infant is 13 months old... I learned only recently about starting out on a mattress. I tried it for about 10 mins and put his crib b… Read More
2022-02-14 23:51
Introduction to Montessori Music E-book SnippetThis is an e-book snippet from my Introduction to Montessori Art, Music, and Poetry Plus Planner (see link below). Montessori Mu… Read More
2022-02-14 23:42
Introducing Musical Instruments to Toddlers the Montessori Way by Maria of Villa Maria MontessoriEvery human has a need to make music and this need can be fulfilled together with the childre… Read More
2022-02-14 23:38
Montessori Art: A book review of Let Out the Sunshine and Art for the Very YoungLet Out the Sunshine: a Montessori Approach to Creative Activities by Regina Reynolds Barnett for ages 2-6 use… Read More
2022-02-14 23:23
Do You Need a Montessori Routine for Infants?What type of Montessori-friendly schedule should you have for an infant? And how many different activities should they do? And do you offer… Read More
2022-02-14 23:12
Amy of Midwest Montessori on breastfeeding and weaning!New parents are often directed to the book Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen as a basic reso… Read More
2022-02-12 21:41
A Montessori Teacher's Thoughts on Waldorf EducationAs a Montessori 3-6 and 6-9 trained teacher, I have a lot of respect for Waldorf education, even though I was drawn to (fell in love with!… Read More
2022-02-12 21:35
Montessori's view on a CRYING baby: Let it cry or give immediate ATTENTION?I have a three-month-old infant in my daycare who cries when he is not picked up.... His mother said that she lets… Read More
2022-02-02 14:00
Infants and Late or Not CrawlingWhat to do about late crawlers? Infants and late crawling: I get asked this question more than a few times! It is good to encourage at least ten min… Read More
2022-01-26 14:00
Montessori and Chinese New Year: Year of the TigerChinese New Year starts on February 1st and the celebrations last two weeks and ends with the Lantern Festival (which begins on the 15… Read More
2022-01-24 14:00
Montessori Classroom Drop-off and Goodbye Tips This Confessions of a Montessori Mom podcast episode was based on a short and sweet blog post I wrote a while back, (read it down below)!M… Read More
2022-01-23 00:41
Montessori and Baby Sign Language QuestionIf Dr. Maria Montessori were alive, would she suggest baby sign language? I used to ask myself that question a lot! I do not think she would be agai… Read More
2022-01-19 04:57
The Read and Write the Montessori Way Ebook (by me, Lisa Nolan), is designed for parents and homeschoolers who want to incorporate Montessori language, reading, and writing into their h… Read More
2022-01-19 04:56
Montessori in the Home FAQs for Birth to Nine is a 130-page, text-only, printer-friendly ebook that was created by me, Lisa Nolan, a 3 to 6 and 6 to 9 Montessori-trained teacher wi… Read More
2022-01-19 04:46
My Introduction to Montessori Art, Music, & Poetry Plus Planner Ebook is designed for parents who want to incorporate Montessori art, music, and poetry into their home environment with c… Read More
2022-01-17 16:04
Are Montessori Young Kids on Average Shyer?Hi, I am a mom from Macau. I am often faced with comments from non-Montessori outsiders, or even families who send their kids to Montessori prescho… Read More
2022-01-17 16:00
What constitutes a misuse of materials by an infant?I've been doing a few Montessori activities with my son C. since he was born. He's now nine and a half months old. Here's a question I've… Read More
2022-01-16 21:11
A Montessori Infant and Toddler Home EnvironmentI get a lot of questions about how to do Montessori at home with infants and their toddler siblings. So I created a Montessori Infant and Sibl… Read More
2022-01-16 18:57
Does your toddler hit?Does your toddler hit? How do you handle it? Time outs: I don't think time outs are very effective for toddlers in a school or daycare setting. (We did not use them at… Read More
2022-01-16 18:37
Montessori and Infant and Toddler Siblings Would Rather Follow Mom Around the HouseWhat happens when you put together a Montessori room for your infant and toddler, each with their own areas… Read More
2022-01-16 17:33
How to Create a Montessori Garden ClassroomMy son used to bring home written work and had been starting on grammar and writing sentences. He balks at writing any word for me. He is left-hand… Read More
2022-01-16 17:08
What is the Purpose of Montessori Pouring Activities?My daughter loves pouring water, especially to make drinks or cooking for instance. Do I just keep her doing this same thing or is there… Read More
2022-01-16 16:31
My son is two-and-a-half years old. We have tried to create a Montessori environment. He is going to a Waldorf nursery from 09.00 until 12.00 a.m. He likes it there a lot but it is expe… Read More
2022-01-16 16:30
My boy (age 2.8) struggles to sit down and listen to me. He is a bit disruptive in class (my in-home daycare) and I need to talk often with a threat (which I don't like, but it seems the onl… Read More
2022-01-16 16:24
My toddler has started acting very irrational and will display a lot of emotion to any type of discipline bestowed on her.Has she recently outgrown her naps? Maybe she is tired...It see… Read More
2022-01-16 15:25
What is Montessori's view on a crying baby? Let it cry or give it immediate attention?I have this three-month-old [in my daycare] who cries when he is not picked up... His mother said t… Read More
2022-01-15 22:48
Hi! I am Lisa Nolan of Montessori for the EarthI am a trained and certified Montessori teacher. I've taught Montessori in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1986. I started my Confessions of a… Read More
2022-01-15 21:24
Introduce Poetry to Your Children Using the Montessori Method E-book SnippetThis is an e-book snippet from my Introduction to Montessori Art, Music, and Poetry Plus Planner (see li… Read More
2022-01-15 19:06
T'was the night before Mothers Day, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a--oh, wait there is a child stirring, she wants water, again! (She spilled the first cup… Read More
2020-06-11 16:00
Hi! I am Lisa Nolan of Montessori for the Earth and a trained and certified Montessori teacher. I've taught Montessori in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1986. I started my Confessions of a… Read More
2020-03-04 18:40
During this recession, I get more and more emails from moms who are faced with the heart-wrenching decision to pull their children out of Montessori school and place them in a local public s… Read More
2020-03-04 18:13
I receive email from time-to-time from parents who question whether or not they should keep their child in Montessori school, especially if the child is five, because the question becomes wh… Read More
2020-03-02 18:03
Can You Give a Toddler a Montessori Lesson?Want to know the truth? Most toddlers don't really like Montessori three-period lessons: they are still learning how to control their bodies (and b… Read More
2020-01-22 00:07
I'm a big believer in the idea that Montessori is for everyone. It's a philosophy which is ultimately meant to make the world a better place, originally inspired by Maria Montessori's o… Read More
2020-01-21 23:50
I recently purchased Motherhood May Cause Drowsiness: Mom Stories from the Trenches, Lisa Nolan's mom lit parent humor anthology with forty contributing mom bloggers. Motherho… Read More
2019-12-23 15:47
I can't believe it's almost 2020! Perfect timing for calendars, chore-charts, and planners--a nice way to start the new year! I have some Montessori, non-Montessori, and kid-friendly PDFs fo… Read More
2019-12-16 19:31
TOP free Montessori-friendly Christmas PDFs from TpT that I recommend (listed in no particular order), enjoy!Christmas cutting exercise: "Simple cutting exercise--which the childr… Read More
2019-12-04 21:36
Top (favorite) 15 books I read in 2019 (out of nearly 100!) and recommend for your holiday gift-giving! Listed by genre, per se, and in no particular order; and the book links… Read More
2019-12-02 16:38
Montessori Holiday Shopping On the Cheap-ish: Listed by age with my age recommendations. Also, italics are my own.I have poured over hundreds of online Montessori materials, products, activi… Read More
2019-11-17 22:32
Today in podcast episode I share two Montessori-friendly kid books I want to recommend: 3-6 picture book Earth, and middle-grade reader Me Frida. Also, I explain what a "Montessori-friendly"… Read More
2019-11-17 22:32
Are Montessori (home) school zones appropriate for children under the age of three? Listen and find out! (Podcast episode)Want to listen more of my Montessori podcast episodes? Become a… Read More
2019-11-17 22:28
"Montessori Classroom Dropoff and Goodbye Tips," a Confessions of a Montessori Mom podcast episode! Listen here or download to listen later: Best Montessori Classroom Dropoff and Goodbye Tip… Read More
2019-11-17 22:20
Given the shooting tragedies at American high schools, I decided to revisit my Montessori albums including Maria Montessori's "The Mind of the 12 to 18 Year Old" and her "Prepared Environmen… Read More
2019-11-17 18:27
At the preschool age you can share your love of language and literature by reading poetry out loud to your child/ren. You will enthuse their interest in poetry if you yourself are enth… Read More
2019-11-17 17:56
In this podcast episode, I'm sharing commentary about, and passages from, the book Artful Scribbles: The Significance of Children's Drawings by Howard Gardner: "an instructive and… Read More
2019-11-12 14:44
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I know, right! With the weather getting chilly, and colds going around, kids will spend more time indoors! What better time than to grab some fun… Read More
2019-11-07 19:32
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I know, right! With the weather getting chilly, and colds going around, kids will spend more time indoors! What better time than to grab some fun, Mon… Read More
2019-10-25 19:20
Can you begin to teach 3 to 6 Geography without buying all the Montessori materials? Here's what the book Montessori on a Limited Budget has to say: "Geography activities should be… Read More
2019-10-17 20:48
Each month I share free and low cost TpT resources for my Montessori monthly themes (saving my members and subscribers--time and money)! This is an October sample post with skeleton-themed a… Read More
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