Real—even breakable—materials can teach your toddler valuable skills
Using real materials is a common Montessori practice. It can teach toddlers how to handle things with care, building independence and confidence.
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When to give your baby their own spoon
Introducing a spoon promotes your baby's independence, motor skills, sensory perception, and speech. Try our tips to help them learn to use it.
15 Montessori practical life activities for toddlers
Whether it's caring for themselves or caring for the environment, read our 15 practical life activities your toddler can try now.
Benefits of having a family pet
Studies suggest that a child’s relationship with a pet can have health and emotional benefits. Read how pets may build skills and attachment.
Including your 8-month-old in household tasks
Involving your baby in household chores is a great way to nurture their interest and support development. Here are 5 ways to include your baby in chores.
Welcome to The Storyteller Play Kit for months 40-42
Inside our Storyteller Play Kit, you’ll find a Puppet Theater and Puppet Set designed to help spark your child’s imagination and bring their storytelling to life.
Best Montessori and learning toys for 2 year olds
The best toys for 2 year olds support emerging independence and sense of identity. They also give your child opportunities for fine and gross motor practice, problem-solving, practical life skills, and more.
The best Montessori and learning toys for 1 year olds
At 12 months old, your toddler is more mobile and curious than ever. The best toys support mobility, fine motor skills, language, and independence. See our best Montessori toys for 1-year-olds.
How to help your toddler cope with anxiety about COVID-19
If your toddler is showing signs of anxiety like sleep issues and moodiness, try talking to them, creating calming routines, and these other tips to help.
How to handle picky eating—tips and advice from Happy Family
At two, it seems to happen all of a sudden: your baby is a champ eater then picky eating begins. Our friends at Happy Family have tips to help you handle It.
The coat flip and more Montessori tips to help children learn to get dressed
For your child, each step of getting dressed is a new skill to learn. Here’s how you can teach your child how to put on pants, shirts, dresses, and coats.
Should my child be able to get dressed on their own yet?
Between 28 and 32 months, children often have enough strength and coordination to pull on clothes. Here's how you can support them.
Tape roadways, color tag, and other fun ways to get the energy out
When you can't get to the park, these activities involve minimal materials and prep, and support large body movements to help your child get their energy out.
This is how we put on our shoes and socks
The fine-motor skills involved in putting on (and taking off) shoes and socks are complex. Here's how to help your child learn to put on their shoes and socks.
