Tag: Less is more

The Need for Play Space Order and Boundaries

Posted: September 16, 2019

“Order is one of the needs of life which, when it is satisfied, produces a real happiness.” ~ Maria Montessori* Beyond creating beautiful aesthetics, a prepared play space contains specific toys and materials that meet the child’s developmental abilities. Attractive and edited toy shelves and baskets along with open floor spaces can make movement, play

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Tags: Children's toys, Clean up toys, Infant toys, Less is more, Montessori at Home, Montessori inspired, Play time, Tips for toys, Toddler toys, Too many toys, Toys, Toys at home

Rewarding Time With Your Grandchild

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: May 14, 2017

I’m sure Lesley Stahl’s peers are as she describes in The New York Times Opinion page today: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/13/opinion/sunday/grandbabies-the-great-reward-for-aging.html?ref=opinion. Most have plenty of money, time and interest in their grandkids. However, there’s a much larger percentage of grandparents that also love their grandchildren and are willing to help out as they can, but they do not

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Tags: fostering independence, Grandparent time, Grandparenting, Less is more, Montessori, Montessori activities, Montessori at Home, Montessori learning, Time well spent