This is a wonderful activity to set up in early May before it is warm enough to start planting outdoors. The seedlings can then be transferred outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. I tried this activity with Henry...
Food Preparation with Toddlers: Dandelion Capers
Collecting dandelion buds to make dandelion capers is a wonderful springtime activity for toddlers. In our area, early April is a good time to search for the buds. The buds grow from the base of the dandelion plant and are...
Decorating an Easter Tree with Toddlers
This is a beautiful spring tradition and a wonderful way for toddlers to watch the process of new leaves slowly emerging in springtime. Just before Easter we take a walk in the forest or garden and collect small branches of...
Colouring Eggs with Toddlers
Colouring eggs can be a little daunting with toddlers, but with a little preparation, they can participate successfully in this Easter tradition. This is a wonderful opportunity for toddlers to practice handling objects with care. Toddlers are equipped with a...
Making Beeswax Candles with Toddlers
Now that the days are cooler and it is dark before bedtime we can enjoy lighting candles in the evening. Beeswax candles are an easy activity for toddlers to mark this special time of year. Materials Beeswax sheets cut to...
Collecting Kindling
There are some days where the motivation is lacking to go out with the boys, particularly if it is a gloomy and cold day. I find it easier if we have a goal and something to look forward to. Collecting...
Food Preparation with Toddlers: Apple Tart
In Switzerland, this tart is called a wähe and comes in sweet and savory versions. Sweet versions are made with seasonal fruit and the savory version is more like a quiche. Both are popular as an easy light meal and...
Apple Degustation
Autumn is apple time and an apple degustation is a great way to introduce toddlers to the wonderful variety of apples. By comparing different apples side by side we can concentrate on the floavours and textures and introduce new vocabulary...
Autumn Stereognostic Game
As the weather starts to cool we also discover the first acorns, beechnuts, and conkers during our walks in the forest and neighbourhood. These are perfect items for an autumn stereognostic bag. In short, this Montessori activity involves the child...
Autumn Sorting Activity for Toddlers
Montessori toddler environments will always have a sorting activity on hand. The items for sorting can be easily changed to maintain interest in the activity and can be a way to introduce new and varied objects into the environment. The...