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When it comes to play kitchens, real life can be even more fun than pretend—by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph
A play kitchen should double as a sensory laboratory where your toddler can practise a whole range of motor skills.
Why laundry time is learning time
Keeping toddlers engaged while doing chores can be a challenge. Here are some fun and fresh ways you can get your toddler involved with laundry.
How to Montessori your entryway, by Sarah Adams—The Prepared Environment
Your entryway is usually busy, so it's a great place to create a prepared environment. Learn how to do this so your child knows where to find what they need.
How to Montessori your child’s play space, by Montessori Madre
With less clutter and more intention, your child's play space can be inviting and beautiful.
How to create a Montessori bedroom for your 2-year-old, by @howwemontessori
The Montessori floor bed may be the first thing that comes to mind when you visualize a Montessori bedroom, but there’s a lot more to it than just the bed.
How to Montessori your kitchen, by @BringingUpBabe
The idea of setting up a toddler-friendly Montessori kitchen might seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Go at your own pace with these simple tips.
RIE, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, & more—choosing the best educational approach for your child, by Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph
We compiled this guide to different early childhood philosophies to help you make informed decisions about childcare.
How to Montessori your bathroom, by @our.montessori.journey
Some small tweaks to your bathroom can help set up your toddler for success, with toileting, handwashing, bathtime, and more.
What kind of chores are right for my child?
Children as young as 18 months can start taking on regular household responsibilities. These will be simple and straightforward, like wiping up spills or helping set the table, and will require modeling and patience from you.
The best Montessori and learning toys for 1 year olds
At 12 months old, your toddler is more mobile and curious than ever. The best toys support mobility, fine motor skills, language, and independence. See our best Montessori toys for 1-year-olds.
5 key elements to create a Montessori nursery
A Montessori-inspired nursery is simple and soothing. We've collected 7 of our favorite items here to help you design one that's right for your baby.
Why wooden toys make the best playthings
Wooden toys are a staple of Montessori learning. They're durable, beautiful, and inspire wonder for a child's budding imagination.
Introducing the Montessori Animal Match game to your toddler
Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph and Montessori Expert Jody Malterre demonstrate how the Montessori Animal Match game helps toddlers link 2D images with 3D figurines.
Why it’s great to let your baby struggle with the Ball Drop Box
Our Montessori Ball Drop Box can help your baby develop coordination, balance, and other motor skills. Here's how you can help your baby get the most from it.
Introducing the Wooden Stacking Pegboard—the Montessori way
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph and Montessori expert Jody Malterre as they show some of the many ways your toddler can use the Wooden Stacking Pegboard.
11 best Montessori toys for baby’s first year
Montessori is about tapping into a child’s natural inclination to learn. Here are 10 of the best Montessori toys for your baby's first year.
The fascinating powers of a simple Montessori egg
The Lovevery Wood Cup and Egg teach your baby how to use both sides of the body at the same time, essential for learning future tasks like getting dressed.
What’s the real deal with the Montessori approach?
We love Montessori for its focus on fewer, high-quality playthings and real-world, sensory experience. Learn more about it and where and when we look beyond it.
11 easy kitchen activities for toddlers to try
A play kitchen should double as a sensory laboratory where your toddler can practice a whole range of both fine and gross motor skills.
Clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere
Giving your toddler opportunities to help with household tasks makes them feel independent and valuable. Try these ways to encourage your child to participate.
We asked 4 professionals what they wished toddler parents would do more of
We asked some of our favorite early childhood, Montessori, and resilience experts to share some advice with us. Here are their top ten tips.
The Montessori activity you already have in your house
Develop your toddler's fine-motor skills and concentration in a fun new way with items you probably already have at home.
What Montessori families put in “treasure baskets” for their babies
What is a Montessori Treasure Basket and what do I put in it? Lovevery provides a list of household and outdoor items that your baby can play with.
Rotating toys the Montessori way = better, deeper play
Learn how the minimalist Montessori approach to toy rotation—just a few objects at a time, rotated every few weeks—benefits your toddler.
Abracadabra! The magic behind Montessori toy introduction
Watch Lovevery CEO Jessica Rolph and Montessori expert Jody Malterre introduce the Flexible Wooden Stacker and show the developmental concepts it supports.
Watch this baby master hand-to-hand transfer
Passing an object between two hands is a skill your baby will work toward for months, and it's a stepping stone for dressing, eating with utensils, and more.