Montessori on a budget

Although there are many expensive Montessori materials and schools, there is nothing inherently expensive about the method. Both Montessori education and parenting can, are, and should be practiced even on the most limited budgets. What is Montessori really about? When we say Montessori, many people (those who have some experience of it, at least) first...

This is one of the most common questions I am asked. It’s hard for me to reply with a short answer because there are actually so many ways to implement Montessori at home on a budget! Montessori is about so much more than fancy materials and beautiful shelfies. See this blog post about a few key p

Finding Montessori items at a thrift store is a great way to do Montessori on a budget. It is the perfect way to collect baskets, trays, and small containers for any Montessori environment. I'll share with you my tips for what things to look for while out thrift shopping to furnish a Montessori-inspired space!

Montessori toy rotation categories! Montessori toy rotation ideas, plus our storage, organization, that we use in our Montessori toy rotation system. The best part is that you don't have to buy new storage bins! You can use clear storage totes or even DIY them like this mom does with her Montessori toys for her 5 kids! These ideas will help you implement a toy rotation system in your Montessori playroom on a budget!

Finding Montessori items at a thrift store is a great way to do Montessori on a budget. It is the perfect way to collect baskets, trays, and small containers for any Montessori environment. I'll share with you my tips for what things to look for while out thrift shopping to furnish a Montessori-inspired space!

How do you create the right Montessori room? This is one of the most common questions I get asked. There are actually so many ways to implement Montessori at home on a budget! Montessori is about so much more than fancy materials and beautiful shelves. It is about creating the right Montessori environment for your child.

23 hands-on Montessori practical life activities and materials for kids in Casa and Lower Elementary that develop fine motor skills and promote indepedence.

Don't fall for gorgeous looks! Beauty is within. In its essence, the Montessori method is really not that at all. It is about meaningful connection, respect and authenticity. However, since Montessori is all about hands-on experiences, how do we go about creating a Montessori environment at home with hands-on materials when the budget is tight? Gabrielle of Plenty of Trays shares her wisdom and great tips to help families make Montessori more affordable on a budget.

Montessori on a Budget -- Amy from No Greater Honors guest posts with some great homeschool tips and DIY Montessori Materials solutions.

Our favorite Montessori activites for 6 - 9 months old. See our shelf for our boys and what Montessori toys for 6 - 9 months kept their interest and didn't break our budget. A Montessori shelf for 6 - 9 months doesn't need to have a lot, and you DON'T need a rainbow!