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News, thoughts, discussions on the topic of Montessori and more

Montessori Activity Ideas for Babies 0 to 3 Months

February 22, 2021

In this blog post we share some Montessori activity ideas for babies age 0 to 3 months: Montessori mobiles (Munari, Octahedron, Dancers, Gobbi, Tricolour), Montessori rattles (Ring with Beads, Dowel...

Why "Follow the Child"?

February 20, 2021

If you are familiar with the Montessori approach you probably are not surprised as to why we’ve chosen ‘Follow the Child’ as a name for our store. And if you are new to Montessori, then allow us to explain.

What is Montessori in a Nutshell?

February 20, 2021

What is "Montessori"? It's an educational philosophy centered around the Child. It acknowledges the Child’s natural desire to learn. The role of parent and/or teacher in Montessori is to observe...

Montessori Play Area

February 20, 2021

In Montessori, you often hear about the "prepared environment", but what does it actually mean and how a parent can “prepare” it? We will talk about different rooms and areas...

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