Category Archives for Baby
Montessori baby – the topponcino
Until recently, unless you were a Montessori teacher with an AMI training for birth to 3, you would probably never have heard of the topponcino.When I had my first child, I had no clue what it was. Even
Continue readingThe Spiritual embryo – A chapter from the Absorbent mind
Maria Montessori introduces the concept of “spiritual embryo” explaining that the newborn has to do a psychological work as the embryo did a physical work. She insists on the word “formative” and
Continue readingA Montessori inspired Gifts list for Babies
As Christmas is fast approaching, I want to share with you a new series about Gifts.This week, I will focus on Gifts and Toys for babies. Let’s not forget what you need as parents. Ultimate Montessori
Continue readingWhat is a treasure basket and heuristic play?
Today I want to talk to you about the treasure basket (scroll down to watch my video about the treasure basket and heuristic play).It's aimed at babies between 6 months to roughly one year of age.When
Continue readingFirst Baby Montessori Rattles and grasping toys
“The hands are the Instruments of the man’s intelligence”‘Those children who have been able to work with their hands make headway in their development, and reach a strength of character
Continue readingMontessori baby mobiles series – the Gobbi Mobile
I really started to apply Montessori when my first born was around 6 months old. With my son, I started from birth.I attempted to make my own Montessori mobiles. I managed the first one: the Munari mobile,
Continue readingSettle your child into nursery and how to handle the separation anxiety
As a Montessori teacher, I helped parents and children during the time of settling in a new nursery. When I give baby and toddler classes, it’s one of the main questions and worries: how to help my child
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