Our Homeschool Space: 2022 Update
Here’s a complete look at our recently updated Montessori-inspired homeschool space. Whether you’re a fellow Montessori family or are simply looking for homeschool room ideas for small spaces, I hope this post will help and encourage you today. The month of January always instills in me an urge to go through our home and try…
DIY Peg Rail Shelf with Mail Holder
Whether your entryway needs a bit more organization or you have a wall that you’d like to spruce up a little, this DIY peg rail shelf with mail holder is a perfect small space solution. In this blog post I’m sharing the complete tutorial for how to build your own for as little as $30…
Our Second Grade Homeschool Curriculum Choices (2021-2022)
After weeks of planning, we’re almost ready to start our new school year! In this post I’m sharing our second grade homeschool curriculum choices and previewing some of the topics we’ll be studying. Ultimately, I try to find educational resources and books that are collaborative and engaging, and I’m confident we’re going to have a…
DIY: Montessori Teen Hanging Bead Frame
Here’s a quick tutorial on how to make a Montessori hanging bead frame for under $10 dollars. We’re using ours for the teen numbers, but you could easily modify this project for numbers 0-9 as well. DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS AT NO COST TO YOU. THIS MEANS I MAY RECEIVE A SMALL COMMISSION…
Montessori Shelf Activities for 4-Year-Olds
If you’re looking for Montessori shelf activities and ideas for preschoolers, here’s a detailed look at what’s currently on our 4-year-old’s work shelf along with some other learning materials we keep available to her in our Montessori-inspired homeschool room. DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS AT NO COST TO YOU. THIS MEANS I MAY RECEIVE…
Counting Coins: Money Math Activities for Kids
Are your kids ready to start learning about money or could they use additional practice counting coins? Build number sense and strengthen early math skills by challenging kids to learn how to identify and count coins. This printable Montessori-inspired bundle includes everything you need to give your kids a basic introduction to U.S. coins as…
52 Fun Nature Activities Your Kids Are Sure to Love
If you’re looking for some easy and fun things to do outside with your kids this year, here’s a list of some of the best! We’re participating in the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge for the second consecutive year, and this year I thought my kids would also enjoy doing a weekly outdoor challenge related to…
8 Special Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Homeschooling
As we get ready to start our school year, I’ve been thinking of ways to make it extra special — something our children can look forward to each year. I’m a big fan of family traditions, and I believe the advent of a new school year is definitely something worth celebrating as our children progress…
Our Montessori-Inspired Lower Elementary Curriculum Resources
In this post I hope to outline some of the resources our family will be using over the coming years as we begin our Montessori-inspired lower elementary studies. Our oldest daughter is currently 6 years old and, if she were going to traditional school, would be entering the first grade this fall. One of the…
