montessori baby

I want to share with you this cute mobile that Otto has been using and absolutely loving. We've used it hanging on the play gym and now over the movement area. The child can bat at or pull on the ring to make the wooden bells (or chimes) ring. The sound is lovely although Otto, like most children I'm sure, gets a little vigorous and swishes them around. He also tries really hard to put the ring in his mouth, he's definitely teething. Like most tactile mobiles this is good for developing…

Why choose passive toys? Passive toys are toys or materials that do nothing unless the child initiates play, the child must use them, manipulate them for them to work. There is no 'on' switch. Passive toys require the child to use them and therefore can spark the child's curiosity, ignite the child's imagination, encourage the child to ask questions, explore and be an active learner. The child can play with them, manipulate them and come to understand them. We want toys that the young child…

Our gorgeous wooden ring stackers stand 17cm tall and are great fun for little hands. Watch them topple over and then build your little ones hand and eye coordination skills by teaching them to stack the rings. This toy is recommended to be used as a decor piece until the age of 3years and up. Please ensure full super

This beautiful wooden rattle has been lovingly handmade and certified to meet mandatory Australian and New Zealand Safety Standards. It is an ideal gift for those babes who have begun teething, and is also a fun sensory toy that makes a gentle rattling sound. *1week turnaround time.*

Some photos from our lovely newborn session with Emily of Alp & Isle Photography. Enjoy!

Some photos from our lovely newborn session with Emily of Alp & Isle Photography. Enjoy!

A look at a Montessori movement area for an older baby and making changes in the environment to support the freedom of movement.

Montessori home tour - I am so happy to be able to take a look around Trina's home in The Philippines today. Not only is her home set up so her children can have success, she also has a beautiful blog here, a store for Montessori families in The Philippines here, and raises two lovely children, all while holding down a full time job. Hats off to you Trina. You even make it look easy! Montessori weaning table and chair - Montessori home tour - DIY Corporate Mom

Montessori home tour - Who better to visit to inspire us than Kylie from the How We Montessori blog and her lovely (growing) family. If you have ever googled 'Montessori baby', 'Montessori home', 'Montessori toddler' or similar variation, you likely will have landed on her blog. I know that I pin almost every post I read for all the gems in them. And I have loved watching Kylie's children as they grow and as their interests change over the years. Kylie lives in Australia where these is a…

Montessori home tour - Who better to visit to inspire us than Kylie from the How We Montessori blog and her lovely (growing) family. If you have ever googled 'Montessori baby', 'Montessori home', 'Montessori toddler' or similar variation, you likely will have landed on her blog. I know that I pin almost every post I read for all the gems in them. And I have loved watching Kylie's children as they grow and as their interests change over the years. Kylie lives in Australia where these is a…

Montessori home tour - Who better to visit to inspire us than Kylie from the How We Montessori blog and her lovely (growing) family. If you have ever googled 'Montessori baby', 'Montessori home', 'Montessori toddler' or similar variation, you likely will have landed on her blog. I know that I pin almost every post I read for all the gems in them. And I have loved watching Kylie's children as they grow and as their interests change over the years. Kylie lives in Australia where these is a…

Montessori home tour

Montessori home tour

Montessori home tour

Montessori home tour - today is the first in our summer series of Montessori home tours. I have been following mininimoo on Instagram for a long time and assumed that this was the home of a Montessori teacher. I reached out to find out that Enerel is not only completely self-taught, but is also based in Mongolia.

Montessori home tour - today is the first in our summer series of Montessori home tours. I have been following mininimoo on Instagram for a long time and assumed that this was the home of a Montessori teacher. I reached out to find out that Enerel is not only completely self-taught, but is also based in Mongolia.