Montessori Mamas
My oldest daughter attended a lovely Montessori school in a little village called Beck Row, in England. I remember taking a tour with the headmistress before enrolling. My heart went thumpity thumpity - nearly beating out of my chest - at the sight of those beautiful materials. I remember doing some research into buying materials for Cate at the time. I nearly cried because there was just no way I could justify the enormous expense on our meagre military pay.
Unfortunately, the internet was not what it is today. I had no way of finding resources for making my own Montessori materials. But now, for my younger children, I can!
I am so inspired by this website, with many thanks to Meredith for the recommendation. And my friend Donna-Marie is both passionate and knowledgeable about Montessori. Kim always has wonderful ideas. And I can never keep up with Theresa - but it sure is fun trying.
And if you still can’t get enough, visit Montessori Mom for some more ideas!
The only problem I’m left with is which project to start with. What is your favorite homemade Montessori tool?
October 26th, 2007 at 11:00 am
Hi Nissa! Thanks for grouping me with such awesome company- my favorite Montessori Moms!
My favorite home-made Montessori item? Hmmm…I just made a set of red rods this past weekend, but I think perhaps my favorite is my set of continent boxes. They are not true Montessori, but just something I came up with to complement the puzzle maps and we are getting a lot of use out of them.
I LOVE your site, btw! Very inspiring! I am actually going to try a teeny weeny project based on that adorable toddler sweater-reconstruction you did.I found a similar sweater in a thrift store and am going to re-fit it for my 6yo dd. I am just learning to sew, myself, so wish me luck!
October 26th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
One that occupys her?
Her favourite would probably be playing with the sorting games… or stringing beads
October 28th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Nissa, you are so sweet to link me and I agree with Theresa, to be in the fine company of all these lovely ladies is quite a treat, many blessings to you! Beautiful site, I’ll be visiting often
October 30th, 2007 at 9:02 am
You are so sweet Nissa! What games bring lasting fun? The peg board and geoboards are hits. Clay. Scissor trays. Anything pouring related. Did I mention anything pouring related?
October 30th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Let me add anything spooning related to that list. If you have water or rice to pour from/into containers they will be busy a loooong time with little to no money spent. Just review the rules since they can get messy if they aren’t supervised and reminded.