Montessori is not just found in classrooms around the world, but also in homes. It is the goal of Montessori to create a prepared environment where a child's physical, psychic and developmental needs are met. We can do this in many ways, but our child must remain that the center of our approach.
No two Montessori homes will look the exact same. And, there are no hard and fast rules for creating a Montessori space. But, there are guiding principals to keep in mind as you create your space. Here are some posts that may help you along the way!"The child has a different relation to his environment from ours... the child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part of his soul. He incarnates in himself all in the world about him that his eyes see and his ears hear." Maria Montessori
Creating Your Montessori Home
4 TIPS TO ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT DRESSING
3 STEPS TO CREATE A MONTESSORI INSPIRED READING AREA
EASY WALL ART FOR KIDS
WHY WE CHOOSE NATURAL MATERIALS OVER PLASTIC
"The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.” Maria Montessori
Storage and Organization
ORGANIZING YOUR MONTESSORI PLAY SPACEHOW DO YOU STORE AND ORGANIZE MONTESSORI TOYS AND MATERIALS?
9 STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR MONTESSORI HOMES
MONTESSORI FRIENDLY SHELVING -- SOME OPTIONS
MY MONTESSORI FAVORITES AT IKEA
Our Montessori Home Room Tours
Need inspiration to create your Montessori home? Check our Our Montessori Home Room Tour page! You'll find tours of rooms in our home through the years.
Other Inspiration
Here is some other inspiration for you as your create your Montessori home!
Homeschool Classroom
For a time we were homeschooling, using a Montessori inspired approach. If you are interested in homeschooling, or are homeschooling, take a look at all our homeschooling spaces here:
Updated May 2017 -- this page will be updated as relevant posts are written.