Comments on: Montessori Caregiver Rhythms and Routines (Finding What Works for You)

By: Mother of 3

Mother of 3 — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:29:12 +0000

It truly is a give and take.. even though my kids are all approaching (or in!) middle school I still try to follow their lead as much as possible.

By: Bess

Bess — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 06:54:21 +0000

First, the pictures of Zoey’s day are beautiful. What a lovely experience!
Second, I appreciate how you differentiate the various needs that each family faces. What I need to do now with elementary aged homeschoolers is so different than what I did when my crew was mostly primary or even in the infant/toddler stages.
When we’re in a strong routine, the three hour work cycle is one of the most amazing things we’ve implemented here.
Thank you!

By: The Natural Homeschool

The Natural Homeschool — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:22:09 +0000

This post is super! I loved reading your specific situation and how to make accommodations and finding what works for each individual family. Thank you for sharing such great insights!

By: Renae

Renae — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:15:34 +0000

What precious time with your granddaughter! I love how Montessori isn’t something you do, but something that you are, no matter what role you have. You show such a great balance of time, energy, and focus in this post. It’s very inspirational.

By: Elaine Goh

Elaine Goh — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:14:34 +0000

I absolutely appreciate how you differentiate your routines and decisions based on your various Montessori roles, whether it’s school, homeschool, or as a grandparent. It’s interesting for someone like me who hasn’t been in a pure Montessori school and is a first-timer homeschooler. The different roles make such a huge difference and I think it’s so important to highlight that at home, we would not necessarily achieve the same routines as in a school. I think part of the Montessori appeal for me (especially in the beginning) is wanting my children to act how all the children seem to act in Montessori schools. I’m glad that over time I’ve come to learn that Montessori is a method that is so much deeper than just copying what’s on the surface. Everything we blog about are wonderful inspirations, but in the end we must remember to follow the child and the parent. Lovely post Deb!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:39:33 +0000

I love how you follow Zoey’s desires! What a wonderful place for her to be! I’m kind of jealous my kids don’t get a prepared environment when they go to their grandparents.