Category Archives for Christmas
Montessori toys: Toddler-friendly Christmas trees
If you have a toddler in your family, you might wonder if a full size Christmas tree is a good idea this year. So I give you some toddler-friendly Christmas trees and introducing you to our Montessori
Continue readingMontessori gifts that are more important than toys
I am writing this blog post as a reminder of what is important. In the middle of the gift season, we might forget about the non-material aspect of parenting and go into a frantic mode, spending on
Continue readingMontessori friendly books for Winter
As I don't want to display my Christmas books just yet, I have pulled out our collection of winter books.I am seriously missing my playgroup and the joy of rotating seasonal activities. Hence, this post
Continue readingMontessori Friendly Gifts for older children
The majority of my readers have children under the age of 6.My own children are now 7 and nearly 12. And some of you have requested ideas for older children so here are some suggestions.Those gifts are
Continue readingGifts for the child who goes to a Montessori school
Many parents with children in Montessori schools consider purchasing Montessori materials for holiday or birthday gifts. Often, parents are surprised that Montessori teachers don't recommend to have
Continue readingMontessori friendly advent calendars
Do you use an advent calendar in your house?For the last 3 years, we have done an activity advent calendar.Discover the Montessori Family subscription boxA monthly box of Montessori activities for children
Continue readingHow to Simplify Christmas?
Christmas or any other celebration can be an overwhelming time.We are caught in a spiral of must do and we want to create a magical time for our children, sometimes at great costs: energy costs, money
Continue readingMontessori stocking fillers
A member of my Montessori FB group asked recently for ideas of gifts under £10.If stocking stuffers or fillers is a tradition in your family, here are some Montessori inspired gifts for under £10. These
Continue readingThe best Montessori inspired Non toys gifts list
In order to inspire you this Christmas, I have written a series of blog posts featuring my favourites toys and gifts.Last week, I shared my favourite Montessori gifts for babies.This week, we will focus
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