Comments on: How to Set Up a Montessori Space at Home

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:54:18 +0000

Lovely classroom! Thanks so much for sharing it! 🙂 I had looked to see if you had a classroom post but didn’t find it right away. I’ve added your link to https://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/05/31/how-to-set-up-a-montessori-homeschool-classroom/.

By: Barefoot in Suburbia

Barefoot in Suburbia — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:03:00 +0000

Here’s a link to our set-up…or one of the links–I have a couple different posts on our set-up. 🙂

http://montessori.barefootinsuburbia.com/?p=115

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 30 May 2011 05:28:01 +0000

In reply to sheila.

Thanks so much, Sheila! Isn’t it fascinating how natural so many of the Montessori principles are?! I really like the respect for personal space in Montessori, too. It often seems much easier for kids to learn how to socialize than how to respect each other’s space. It’s nice that Montessori education helps with both! Have a wonderful Memorial Day! 🙂

By: sheila

sheila — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:06:34 +0000

This is an extremely interesting post! We did something sort of like this when my kids were smaller, without the intent of anything… just did it. One of the things I love best about Montessori, is how children learn about personal space. And how important it is. It’s amazing to see how that’s reflected as they grow into young adults.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:47:31 +0000

In reply to Jackie.

Thanks, Jackie! I love hearing that you’re finding some ideas to use right away! It’s great if you use what works for your family and what easily fits into your home! 🙂

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:44:53 +0000

In reply to Kylie.

Thanks so much, Kylie! I truly believe Montessori has something to offer for any home. 🙂

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:37:42 +0000

In reply to Sarah.

Thanks so much for your kind words, Sarah! I’d love for you to share my link or an excerpt from the post if you link back to me! I’ll enjoy hearing about your Montessori experiences at home! 🙂

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:50:22 +0000

Thanks for this post. This is exactly what I want to incorporate into our home. I don’t want to do the whole “homeschooling” thing but I want my kids to have a learning environment. I am so impressed with the Montessori philosophy but I don’t know that much and I don’t feel I have time to learn it all. I looked at some of these links and got some great ideas to start with just building independence in my kids. Who knows where we’ll land with all of this 🙂

By: Kylie

Kylie — Fri, 27 May 2011 06:23:22 +0000

Nice post Deb. I really love how you promote Montessori in the home, homeschooling or not.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 26 May 2011 05:15:26 +0000

Deb!

This is a fabulous post! I must share it!! Do you mind?

I love that montessori is so child based! To even have a shelf in the kitchen is such a fantastic way to teach self-help! Right now, in our home, the cereal, pretzels and crackers are at my son’s level. (Not on purpose, by the way.) BUT I do LOVE how he grabs some and shows me as if to ask permission!

Also thank you for the book recommendations! I’ve got some summer reading to do!

~Sarah