https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:11:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2063433 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:19:48 +0000 HTownMom 2063433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: wow thanks! That means a lot to hear! Definitely something to think about after we finish all the spaces! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2063421 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:04:33 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2063421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: this is so adorable! You should do a guest post when you're done :) people love to see montessori spaces and it's hard to find tons of good examples! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2063402 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:54:20 +0000 HTownMom 2063402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: thanks, it matches the dresser and other pieces we have in our room. It was my DH grandmothers' I think! Amazing quality! Definitly easy for her to open. She was pumped for the mirror too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2063386 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:44:28 +0000 pui 2063386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: Awe I love the little dresser!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2063379 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:39:21 +0000 HTownMom 2063379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: you are right! So I went to Ikea and got some of the forward facings shelves so that I could update LO room. I took away a ton of tons and books to be able to rotate in at a later time! Everything else we had in our house and got repurposed or moved a bit. </p> <p>@spaniellove: so we haven't taken the crib out yet or the dresser but in the one picture next to the mirror, those drawers are easy for her to open and I put in two clothes options as well as a comb and two braclets to pick. She can't really put her clothes on yet but I'm hoping with the chair there it will start the process!</p> <p>@pui: I'm not on Facebook but I'm on Google+ which I'm sure has something similar when I search!</p> <p>@QueensBee: I have been slowly make little trays for "work" that she can do. She doesn't get it yet and definitely doesn't put anything back after playing but I understand its a slow process learning new things especially because she doesn't have other kids to observe doing it at home like she would in a class.</p> <p>Here are the three areas I updated today! Super excited about the new separate spaces!</p> <p>[attach=4679/15/njl39l.600x450.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=4679/15/njl39n.600x450.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=4679/15/njl39o.600x450.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2062007 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:41:11 +0000 spaniellove 2062007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: you did a nice job with the pictures you posted! I think with converting existing spaces it can take time but it can be done. You have to commit to not feeling guilt about the furniture. We took out the crib, added the low 2-shelf thing next to the floor bed, and started doing everything on the floor. I still have his dresser in there but I'll figure it out - it takes time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061999 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:34:30 +0000 pui 2061999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I bought both of them from Etsy. My daughter especially loves the wooden bell chimes one in the lower picture!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061936 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 07:33:04 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2061936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: love the mobiles! Did you buy them or make them yourself? That is the one thing I still have on my list for baby #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061935 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 07:32:29 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2061935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: With the kids rooms we really didn't have a furniture issue, because we started with a blank slate...that said, I would give it some time and see if this is something that works for you, then consider maybe selling the things you don't need? What kind of furniture is getting in your way? Maybe there is a way to utilize it. With sticking with Montessori principals we actually find that we don't need a TON of storage space, because we don't have a lot of typical "kid" stuff, like giant plastic toys or exersaucers, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061833 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:54:27 +0000 HTownMom 2061833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: thanks! She had fun but all the new changes caused a mini tantrum before bed! </p> <p>@QueensBee: thanks for the site! I love all the great site suggestions!</p> <p>@pui: wow super cute baby and I love the room! I can't get enough of people's actual room/home pictures! They make me want to start from stratch in our house and redo everything!</p> <p>I'm finding that it's going to be hard to make her bedroom and living room space more "Montessori" because we have so much furiture and not enough storage space. I would love to get rid of half of it, but DH thinks I'm crazy since most of our stuff we just bought 3 yrs ago from PB and the like and then the other half is nice family antiques/hand me downs. </p> <p>We already have a small storage unit(because no basement or attic here in TX), so I think we are just going to have to get a bigger one which is so ridiculous! We are keeping extra furniture for when we move into our dream home "someday" but who knows when that will happen. </p> <p>Anyone else deal with figuring out extra stuff and how to deal with it if you can't get rid of it? Sorry long rant on my part! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061804 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:14:56 +0000 pui 2061804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is only 5 months so she isn't in any shool yet, but I am a big Montessori fan and have done my best to incorporate the philosophy in our home since she was born. :) </p> <p>I highly recommend reading "The Joyful Child". It does such a great job of capturing the essence of Montessori and isn't as heavy a read as some of the other books on the subject.</p> <p>Also if you're on Facebook, check out the group "<b>Montessori 101</b>". It's a great resource and gets you connected with other Montessori moms and teachers. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/montessori101" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/montessori101</a></p> <p>Here are a couple of pictures of my daughter in her Montessori nursery.</p> <p>[attach=3198/15/njjd0x.600x600.IMG_20141126_152236--1-.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=3198/15/njjd0y.600x600.IMG_20150101_104155.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061718 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:59:59 +0000 QueensBee 2061718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our son (22 months) is at a Montessori school/daycare and I'm a big fan! I absolutely love watching him do his "work" when I come to pick up each day. Today, he was sorting out (clean) socks from a basket and matching the pairs. It was such a simple yet clever idea. Now I know he can help me sort socks when I do the laundry! :silly: </p> <p>But my favorite part is the tone of the school. It feels calm, respectful, and peaceful. This isn't specific to Montessori but our school follows the RIE/Janet Lansbury model. I highly recommend her website: <a href="http://www.janetlansbury.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.janetlansbury.com/</a> as a place to find tips for treating infants and toddlers as competent and capable individuals, which is such a big part of Montessori. She gives a lot of tips for setting up this kind of respectful environment at home on her site.</p> <p>@HTownMom: This looks great! Waffle mix!</p> <p>@littlejoy: Hope you enjoy the tour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061705 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:47:51 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2061705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: so fun! Did he love it?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2061687 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:32:05 +0000 HTownMom 2061687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: so I was totally thinking all day about some Montessori stuff and after viewinh way to many websites, I finally did some small things for our house.</p> <p>Kitchen table for LO. Glass can with 4 white disks(Dr. brown bottle holders). Red and White Beans for sorting into 4 bottle caps that can be stacked! Drinking cup and water pitcher. Helping with mixing waffled mix tonight for dinner!</p> <p>[attach=4679/15/njj89h.600x450.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=4679/15/njj89i.450x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=4679/15/njj89j.450x600.image.jpg] </p> [attach=4679/15/njj8bn.600x450.image.jpg] [attach=4679/15/njj8bo.450x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2060134 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:39:30 +0000 HTownMom 2060134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: just found these two sites with lots of pictures for how to set up your home!!</p> <p><a href="http://jen-peacefulparenting.blogspot.com/2011/01/our-montessori-home.html?m=1" rel="nofollow">http://jen-peacefulparenting.blogspot.com/2011/01/our-montessori-home.html?m=1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.racheous.com/montessori-home/montessori-home-tips-room/" rel="nofollow">http://www.racheous.com/montessori-home/montessori-home-tips-room/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2060121 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:08:27 +0000 littlejoy 2060121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: Hijack away! And, I'm actually looking for my 1 year old. I'm really not finding much. :( But, this one Montessori program is really promising, and I'm really excited to work through these resources. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2060119 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:05:36 +0000 HTownMom 2060119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well darn, the Internet just ate my detailed response! Here it is in shorthand!</p> <p>@spaniellove: thanks for the site, I hadn't heard of that one!</p> <p>@Rockies11: I definitely think I'm overthinking things and making it more complicated in my mind than it needs to be. I have a lot of things that could be use as work items, I just need to put it into action .</p> <p>@Mrs. Lion: thanks for the website! I just reread all your posts and they are super helpful, especially the pics to see how it all plays out! I wish there was a Montessori consultant to hire to come to your home and make it over "Montessori" style, since I'm definitely more a hire it out kind of gal vs a DIYer!</p> <p>@littlejoy: thanks for starting this thread and sorry if I hijacked it! The school I saw just really amazed me and I'm super bummed LO can't go this year. I think there are quite a bit of Bees in Portland that you could also reach out to for advice about schools. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059903 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:03:15 +0000 littlejoy 2059903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059896 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:53:33 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2059896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How We Montessori and Carrots are Orange are where I get a lot of information :) I am not montessori trained at all, but I love the practical life aspect and building independence. </p> <p>To get an idea of what kids should be doing at what age, I go by the Montessori Compass. The infant section covers all areas up to 18 months, and then after 18 months there are individual subject areas. If you want to get an idea of what your child will most likely be doing in their classroom it's a great resource! I use it to determine what kinds of things we can be working on at home :)</p> <p>ETA: The website is a bit overwhelming if you get into the full fledged scope and sequence (infant is pretty straightforward but the other sections are intense). Since you are looking at what you would do at home, the best starting point would be the practical life section. I put a link to that below the overall link :) </p> <p><a href="http://montessoricompass.com/scope-and-sequence" rel="nofollow">http://montessoricompass.com/scope-and-sequence</a></p> <p><a href="http://montessoricompass.com/practical-life" rel="nofollow">http://montessoricompass.com/practical-life</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059873 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:20:36 +0000 littlejoy 2059873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: Thank you so much!!</p> <p>Portland has some of the highest daycare costs, a high demand, and yeah, it's just really hard to find something. I did just find a daycare with "pet scorpions" in the classroom. Ha. And that one is $1,415 a month!!! So discouraging. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059872 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:19:54 +0000 Rockies11 2059872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we do montessori at school and a lot of montessori principles at home. my favorite resources are actually pinterest for home ideas, and there's a good chore list that's google-able. I think it's easy to overthink, but the basic premise is really practical - real tools, real materials, real participation in the household, everything accessible. I think it's in large part what already want to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059862 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:12:11 +0000 spaniellove 2059862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HTownMom: You've probably also come across Carrots Are Orange, then... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059855 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:08:25 +0000 HTownMom 2059855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: thanks! I've read Mrs. Lions posts and visited How we Montessori. Just wondering if there were other favorites with the Bees? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059852 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 19:00:00 +0000 spaniellove 2059852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mrs. Lion has some great blog posts here that have I've referred to! Also I've found How We Montessori to be a good starting point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059849 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:56:33 +0000 HTownMom 2059849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following!! I did the same thing with a school tour and got to sit in a class for an hour as well and totally feel in love with everything I saw!! Unfortunitly the school is double the price of every other program in our area and DH doesn't want to pay that much for our 2 yr old to go to school for 15 hrs a week! But I totally want to start implanting some of the practices at home!</p> <p>Have fun at your tour!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/montessori-resources#post-2059823 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 18:25:03 +0000 littlejoy 2059823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a chance to tour a new school in our area, but it's a Montessori based school. I have no experience with that method, and was hoping for some insight and resources. </p> <p>Does anyone have a website or blog they think is a good starting point?</p> <p>I understand from the school's site that it's best if parents apply the principles at home, and I'd love to research, but am a bit overwhelmed as where to begin. </p>