Montessori practical life shelf

We've been doing a ton of art lately, more than cooking or other practical life activities. I love to pair a book and an art activity, this week we tried two art activities with Leo Lionni books! ❤️ Pairing the two helps to create a connection between the child and the book and it makes us look deeper into the story. Here are six art trays that we've enjoyed. Remember to follow your child including their interests, developmental needs and skill level. These activities don't need to be…

Why I say No to the Montessori shelfie, aka taking a picture for your Social Media of what is your Montessori shelf. A Montessori shelfie can inspire you, but above all, your child should be the one inspiring you! I want to remind you to not be worried because your shelfie picture is not as beautiful as some Instagram accounts you follow.

I'm never at a loss to find new practical life activities. I look around our home and think of all the things my three-year-old still has to learn! How about learning to fill the pepper mill or using a combination lock? Here are four new practical life activities we've been trying this week. Filling a Pepper Mill - dry pouring with a funnel, including opening and closing the mill. The funnel is interesting to use, if you pour in too much or too quickly in it will get blocked, the child needs…

Are you looking for Montessori shelf activities and ideas for preschoolers? Here's a detailed look at what's on our child's shelf at 4 years old.

Montessori shelf in a preschooler playroom

“Practical Life” is a huge area of the Montessori Curriculum. It’s about giving children opportunities to engage in real everyday activities such as taking care of themselves and their surroundings, preparing food, cleaning up etc. Real. Life. Stuff. Many Montessori teachers call their fine motor activities Practical Life activities. I think of them more as […]

Stephanie, M.Ed | Monti By The Sea ⋒ on Instagram: "MONTESSORI AT HOME (4YO) Need ideas for a 4 yo shelfie? Here’s a quick glimpse of our most recent shelf at home. We have been doing toy rotations and have set up Montessori-inspired shelf activities at home ever since T was a baby (about 7 mo). We no longer rotate the activities weekly/biweekly but are happy to say our shelf rotations are still going strong 💪🏽 These shelves include Montessori-inspired activities (a mix of DIYs, practical…

Montessori aligned or inspired toy/activity shelf products from IKEA for baby, toddler, and/or child at home. If you want to learn more or share about modern Montessori parenting in a relaxed manner, check out our Facebook group Modern Montessori (link attached) or follow along on TikTok at @modern_montessori!