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Come join me if you want to learn more about homeschooling your children or want to delve deeper into a more natural lifestyle, using alternative remedies found in nature. If you want to become a centered, organized homeschooling parent, nurture happy, independent children and create smooth, successful homeschool days, then you have come to the right place!
Making maps of the world with your homeschool children is an interesting and entertaining way for them to study geography.
Making maps of the world with your homeschool children is an interesting and entertaining way for them to study geography.
Essential oil blends, especially those from Young Living, might be able to help improve brain alertness and support normal brain function.
In this episode, I want to discuss some key elements of reading comprehension, the significance of including this crucial subject in your homeschool, and some fantastic reading comprehension resources.
Join me on this exploration as we dive into the distinctive characteristics, purposes, and extraordinary features of each of the 6 Young Living wipes for a natural lifestyle.
In this episode, we'll discuss several cutting games that preschoolers can play with three different sets of scissors: training scissors, advanced ornamental pattern scissors, and blunt blade scissors.
These three excellent math resources are ones you should think about including in your homeschool curriculum.
Come learn about the best summer essential oils products to have on hand throughout the hottest months to keep you healthy and bug-free!
What are the best scissors for cutting practice in preschool? Some assist children in improving their fine motor skills.
The materials listed in the training above are just a handful of the excellent homeschool math resources that we have personally used and enjoyed.
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In this training, we are going to focus on part 2 of the homeschool Logic curriculum that we recommend and for you to consider.
Come and find out the many wonderful ingredients and uses for this amazing essential oil blend by Young living!
This is the first part where I share my top 3 Logic resources for younger homeschoolers.
Come and find out what the three best household cleaners are in the Young Living Thieves line and why they are best for your home.
For the purposes of this training, we will concentrate on three activities that you can participate in to learn more about Animals in Winter.
Let's discuss a great way to drink more water, stay hydrated AND get more energy the natural way! And the best thing is that there's no sugar added!
Let's talk about more tips in Part 2 that will help make virtual learning a better learning experience for your children.
Let's talk about some tips that will help make virtual learning a better learning experience for your children at home.
The Montessori Way Foundations Workshop is a free 5-day workshop that I host a few times a year. You don’t want to miss it! Trust me. It will be worth your time. Whether you are close to one or not, use the link below to be added to the list of those interested. That way,…
Join the waitlist below or HERE. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is in The Montessori Way Foundations Framework™️? A 6-month journey to a firm foundation in the Montessori philosophy. You’ll gain instant access to The Montessori Way Foundations Framework™ Onboarding module, where I’ll walk you through how to prepare for success before diving into…
If you have tried Young Living essential oils, then you will know that they really are the best essential oils around. I have been using them for about a decade and will never stop using them because I trust them and I have seen how much they can help. In this post, I will be…
In this post, I will be talking about Young Living soap bars. There are certified organic essential oils in them as well as other goodies, so read on!
In this training, we will be discussing why you should attend The free 5-day Montessori Way Foundations Workshop. It only comes around a few times a year.
Just like Practical Life is a unique and exclusive subject in the Montessori curriculum, so is the subject called Sensorial. Sensorial activities involve the five senses in children, helping them with many very important skills. Most of these Sensorial lessons and skills help improve life, independence and even survival. Some of these skills are visual…
In this training we will answer an essential question: Why are Montessori sensorial works so important for children? so you can gain a better understanding of this fantastic subject when you implement it in your Montessori environment.
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Let me start out right away by telling you that Young Living essential oils are the best. Not only do they have the best essential oils, but they also have so many other healthy products such as supplements, make-up, toiletries, cleaners and more! There are essential oils out there by the millions, but only a…
Ok, I get it. You love Montessori and want to learn more, but need some reliable resource recommendations. You have come to a great list here! I am keeping it simple but thorough, so you get guidance without the overwhelm. If you do Montessori at home, you will love this list of Montessori books for…
In this training, we will be talking about 3 of the best Montessori books that you MUST have and why!
In this training, we are going to focus on 9 important tips for teaching at home that will help you so much today.
Teaching at home can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to, if you have the right information. Whether you are needing Kindergarten homeschool ideas or have elementary or a kid in high school, YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL! Home education is is great. It is much better than public school, private school and even online school.…
In this training, we will be focusing on how to go about using life cycle activities for Montessori Science, whether it is Botany or Zoology.
Science can be such a great hands-on subject, especially if The Montessori Philosophy is used. In the Montessori Science curriculum 3-6, children learn best in a specific order. They start with Botany, but Zoology follows closely. In studying life cycles, you can involve both branches of Science (Zoology and Botany). Both are connected to life…
Did you know that you don’t have to take supplements in the form of a pill? Come find out about these fantastic supplements with essential oils for immunity (Young Living)!
Do you have family chores at home? What about individual ones for each child to do? Do you have several family members that have daily responsibilities in your home? Whether you have older kids or younger ones, we will be discussing what you can do to...
In this training, we are going to focus on home learning tips for older students (upper elementary and middle school).
If you do Montessori homeschool or send your children to a Montessori school, you will know that the Montessori Practical Life curriculum consists of 6 categories. They learn a variety of life skills such as care of self, others and the environment. The bottom line is that kids do chores for many reasons. They develop…
If you want your older children to get a grip on homeschool organization, well, whether they are new to homeschooling or not, it is doable! All homeschool moms’ dream about their children becoming architects of their own destiny starts with a well-thought-of homeschool plan, of course! If you are looking to becoming a centered, organized homeschooling…
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A 6-month journey to a firm foundation in the Montessori philosophy that includes personalized coaching, video lessons, PDFs, lesson plans, printables and more!
Are you doing Montessori at home or are wondering if you should? Well, you are going to love this training because we are going to focus on the positives of The Montessori Method! There are both pros and cons to this philosophy, but there are definitely more pros than cons! If you desire to become…
Come to learn about 3 positive outcomes for children in the Montessori environment that will either encourage you to try Montessori or to know that you are on the right track!
If you have left the public schools behind and want to homeschool, you will love the tips and helpful resources for parents teaching their kids from home! Have you decided to teach your child all the way through high school? If your answer is yes or no, you know for sure that a child’s education is not…
LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most popular of all essential oils, not only for its fragrance, but for its plethora of uses and benefits. It is one of the best essential oils out there. It could be mainly used for skin issues like insect bites and stings, burns, acne, dry skin, irritations. Lavender essential oil may…
In this training, we are going to focus on some very important tips for parents that are new to homeschooling.
LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) is the most popular of all essential oils, not only for its fragrance, but for its plethora of uses and benefits.
Here are three very important things to do to keep you confident and successful on the right Montessori schedule!
Come find out about some homeschool ideas and tips that will help you homeschool effectively, no matter what homeschool style you embrace!
I am excited to be focusing on the topic of a Montessori school or Montessori homeschool schedule in this training. If you are following a Montessori Curriculum 3-6, then you are in the right place! Of course you can use these important scheduling points for any age, but I focus on mostly ages 3 to…
I am so excited that you are here! Do you know why? Because you are interested in homeschooling, of course! If you are reading this and came here to read this post, then it tells me a lot about you. For one, you want to homeschool. But not just that! You want to homeschool…
There is an amazingly awesome essential oil blend that is called Thieves. Not only does it smell great, but there are many uses for it in the home and for personal use. Take a look at what essential oils this Thieves blend contains, 24 ways you can use it. Visit our wonderful hub, which is full…
Take a look at what essential oils this Thieves blend contains, 24 ways you can use it.
I love new beginnings, don’t you? They are a new opportunity to do things better, more beautiful, more inspirational. In this training, we are bringing the concept of a branch in Science that studies plants to life: Botany activities in Montessori. I have called this training “Montessori Garden Ideas for your Montessori Botany Activities” for…
Whether you have space for a full garden that can feed your entire family or only have room for a few potted plants, you will want to prioritize these activities for children to learn more about their natural world.
Do you know when your child has an open Sensitive Period for a specific Math topic? This is important because the child will learn so much better and faster. Not only that, but your life will be so much easier since your indirect preparation of Montessori Math lessons that your child is ready to learn.…
In this training, we will be discussing some Montessori Math materials that you can buy that will make all the difference in how children learn. You won't want to miss it!
Montessori discipline is a very touchy subject. Many people avoid it because discipline itself is kind of a taboo topic. But it is VERY important to talk about it. And it is even more important to discuss discipline the Montessori way Why? Because it is going to be something you want to implement if you…
In this training, I will give you three very important categories in discipline to pay attention to in order to do discipline the Montessori way.
Whether you are looking for supplements with essential oils for toddlers’ immune system or yours, keep on reading because you won’t want to miss this information! I am going to be completely honest with you: I want to live a healthier lifestyle and encourage the same with my family. But to do that, we know…
This is going to be a very complete and such a great training for you! Be sure to watch or listen to the live training and read through the points that I talk about here. You will be glad you did because this is an essential step in your transformation! If you are looking to…
Are you wondering where you are in your Montessori journey and how to know where you go from here?
The phrases “Montessori Normalization” or “Normalized Children” are not, in any way, judgmental. They convey a misconception because of the language used. Basically, Maria Montessori was Italian and her works were in that language. I know that “normalization” comes from the word “normal,” but it doesn’t mean at all that we are talking about whether…
In this episode, let's discuss what Montessori normalization is, why it is important, what are some typical behaviors of normalized children and what are some things that you can do to help shortcut normalization in the children you work with.
Many of my readers are constantly messaging me to tell me that one of the biggest things that are holding them back in doing Montessori or in taking the plunge is the overwhelm of teaching all of the Montessori subjects. I can totally understand that! It can be very stressful, especial if you don’t…
When we are focused on how to organize Montessori materials, we tend to forget about the walls! Yes! We forget to plan for our wall decorations. The interesting question is: are they aligned with Your Montessori environment at home? If you are looking to building a centered, organized Montessori Guide in yourself, nurture happy, normalized…
Acts of service are very important in the Montessori approach. Both in doing Montessori at home and at a Montessori school, grace and courtesy and promoting peace are essential things. These topics are as important as academic topics. Why? Because these topics change the world. If you are looking to building a centered, organized Montessori…
Are you trying to think of Montessori friendly ideas that will get your children into the giving spirit?
The Winter holidays are right around the corner. Many have been messaging me wondering how to connect the holidays with their Montessori learning. I can totally understand how it can be hard to know exactly how to do it right. The key is to not take away from the holidays and to not take away…
I know that many of you have been beyond lost and overwhelmed with this topic. Many want to get some Montessori materials, but you don’t know what to get first. My goal is to help you by giving you some guidance, without telling you exactly what to get. So come and get these three guiding…
Montessori materials are great. They are beautiful, educational and durable. Do you feel lost when it comes to Montessori materials? Do you have questions as to why they are so different from traditional school materials? Let’s discuss that fun topic. If you are looking to building a centered, organized Montessori Guide in yourself, nurture happy,…
Are you following a Montessori curriculum 3-6, but are having some issues with your Montessori environment? Is a particular Montessori work discouraging you from using it or setting it up in your Montessori environment? In this episode, let’s talk about some of the limiting beliefs or discouraging thoughts that you might have that may be…
Is a particular Montessori work discouraging you from using it or setting it up in Your Montessori environment?
Mixed-age classrooms or groups of children is a way of putting children together in a learning environment in which their age range is 2-4 years. It is intended to maximize learning potential… if done right, whether it’s at a Montessori school or doing Montessori at home. The Montessori Method has gotten it right. Come and…
Let’s talk about changing your thinking as the Montessori Guide. There is so much that must happen internally before we can flourish to become a centered, organized Montessori Guide as you nurture happy, normalized children. What do you know about… limiting beliefs as the Montessori Guide? What are some of your limiting beliefs? If you…
What do you know about… limiting beliefs as the Montessori Guide? What are some of your limiting beliefs?
Have you been wondering how to introduce and teach children key vocabulary in foreign languages, but make it Montessori friendly? Come find out what has worked for us for years! It is also a great method for homeschoolers. I’ll show you how to do foreign languages the Montessori way. #1 Foreign Language Vocabulary Posters If…
The Montessori Method is a wonderful educational program for many reasons. One of the reasons is that children learn a special and unique subject called Practical Life. This subject is perfect to apply when doing Montessori at home or a school Montessori environment. This is a Montessori classroom in Montessori schools, by the way. There…
What do you know about what it mean to be a Montessori Guide? How does it differ from a traditional school teacher? Come find out some of the main and unique pillars of this wonderful job. If you are looking to building a centered, organized Montessori Guide in yourself, nurture happy, normalized children and want…
There are many Montessori moms and teachers (guides) that message me and start out with, “Hi! I’m so stressed out and I don’t know if I can do Montessori anymore…” Has this thought remotely (or daily) crossed your mind? Believe it or not, you are not the only one! We have all been there and…
The Montessori Method is a wonderful educational program. It sets itself apart for many reasons. One of these reasons is that it includes one of the most helpful and most unique subjects. That subject is called Practical Life. This subject helps children learn skills that will be helping them move from dependence to independence. It…
Today, we are going to be talking about the Montessori way of multi-age groups and some of the benefits of it.
Mixed-age classrooms or groups of children is a way of putting children together in a learning environment in which their age range is 2-4 years.
What do you know about… Montessori materials and what makes them so unique? Let me know in comments what you know about this topic, what you have applied, what you have tried that worked, what you have tried that didn’t work and if you have any questions as we get into this training. If you…
This is an exciting topic for me because I have been reading Maria Montessori’s books for many, many years and I haven’t heard anyone loving them as much as I do. Why? Because many find her books hard to read and sometimes, very technical. After all, they were written in Italian, Maria Montessori’s first language.…
You are a busy homeschool mom, I get it! It is hard trying to stay on top of everything when it comes to homeschooling, keeping up with the home and more. And on top of all of the core homeschool curriculum subjects like Language Arts and Math curriculum, you might add things like foreign languages.…
Today, we are going to be talking about 3 REASONS TO LOVE THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY! If you are new to the philosophy, you will fall in love with it and if you are a seasoned Montessorian, it will make you love it even more! This is a must-take training! Take notes, especially if you are…
Before I was even married to my husband, I had gotten a degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in School Administration. I knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt that I loved teaching and I knew I was always hungry for new creative ideas and methods to use. It wasn’t until I was…
Are you curious about The Montessori Curriculum 3-6 and ware wondering why it does not support fantasy? This includes pretend play, role playing and any imaginative play. Well, there is a misconception when it comes to saying that the Montessori Curriculum free of fantasy is bad. After all, fantasy and the other things included above are an…
Today, we are going to be talking about the Montessori way of multi-age groups and some of the benefits of it. Mixed-age grouping is a way of grouping children in which the children’s age range is between 2 and 4 years. It is intended to optimize the educational potential of children as there are many benefits…
Maria Montessori, creator of The Montessori Method, was always guiding the Montessori teacher to observe as children learn, how the educational program is running in their environment and more. If you are wanting to have excellent Montessori classrooms, offer high quality Montessori activities and target the sensitive periods in child development, then you need to…
I don’t want you to feel that way and be in limbo without knowing where to go or what to do, especially if you are doing Montessori at home! Let me start with a quick introduction on how I opened my heart to Montessori. Maybe my story will resonate with you. Then, I am going…
Do you know what Circle Time is and how it is used in the Montessori Curriculum 3-6? Have you ever tried Circle Time before? How did it go? What did you include? If you have, let me know in comments what you thought of it! If you haven’t, come and find out what Circle Time…
If you have been looking into the Montessori curriculum or want to learn more about Montessori activities, then you are in the right place. Learning about the foundations of the Montessori philosophy is instrument to your success in the method. The topic of discipline is a big one in Montessori circles because it is so…
We’ve all been there. You’re teaching long division to a pair of glazed eyes and droopy faces. You’re excited about the material and the teaching activity you prepared, but that excitement seems to fizzes out at the homeschooler in front of you. Secretly you wonder, “Are they even getting it?” “Am I doing something…
Do you feel like your kids are getting a solid math foundation that will prepare them for more advanced math in the upper grades? Do you wish you had more resources at your fingertips to help you meet each child right where they are? The early grades are a pivotal time in math development,…
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