Montessori activities 15-18 months – It’s all about Independence
In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for babies aged 15-18 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. This age is characterised by […]
Montessori activities 3-6 months – Discovery Box!
In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for infants aged 3-6 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. It is important to follow […]
Montessori activities 12-15 months – Investigation Box
In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for babies aged 12-15 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. Now your toddler will begin […]
“Follow the child” – What does this mean?
We will be discussing what it means to be following the child in Montessori and how this common terminology can sometimes be misunderstood. We will be discussing two points which will help you follow the child to find out where they are at developmentally and what their interests are. Secondly allowing you to take a […]
Biting, Hitting & Throwing
In this video we will talk about understanding the underlying needs for behaviours such as biting, hitting and throwing and teach you strategies to help guide you in those situations and use it as an opportunity to help build the skills for your children on how to self-regulate when they are feeling, angry, frustrated or […]
Sharing is NOT always caring!
In this video we discuss the idea of sharing and how in fact it is actually an adult concept that children won’t fully understand until they are around 7 years old! So how do we then encourage them to be kind, respectful and thoughtful of others and encourage the ‘idea’ of sharing? TURN-TAKING is the […]
Helpful strategy to stay calm & Understanding children’s behaviour
In this video we will be discussing children’s behaviour, where it stems from and how our perception can change around it to assist the child in these situations. We, as adults must not allow our own emotions to fuel the situation, but rather use it as an opportunity to teach the child how to cope […]
How to get your toddler to cooperate and stop saying NO!
This video will equip you with 3 practical techniques that you can use to empower your toddler or child to cooperate when they are moving through a stage of autonomy and just want to be independent & make their own choices. Testing boundaries and understanding their position with the world around them is all normal […]
Using trays & baskets to declutter a Montessori shelf!
Following on from our decluttering video Part 1, we have now sorted out all the toys & activities in your environment into those 4 grouping methods and they are ready for the shelves! In this video you will learn how to use trays & baskets to declutter your Montessori shelves and learn how to layout […]
4 Simple Grouping Methods To Declutter Your Montessori Space at Home!
Using these methods of grouping your toys and activities you will be able to declutter your environment at home or elsewhere to create a Montessori space in a couple of hours! It is also a great idea to get your children involved in the decluttering process, this way you will be able to observe them […]
Effective Praise: Why using ‘good girl/good boy’ is doing more harm than good
In this video we explore ways on how to communicate praise to children that allows them to build self esteem, confidence and independence! We tackle the standard ‘good girl/ good boy’ habits that are inbuilt in all of us and breakdown the reasons why these phrases are not effective praise in raising tomorrow’s children.
DIY Montessori Materials on a Budget
In this video I will show you how you can create Montessori activities with materials that you can find in your home. Usually Montessori materials can be quite costly, so here are a few simple DIY tricks and Montessori inspired activities that will allow your children to be engaged that won’t break the budget! Fine […]