The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive
Calm the chaos and transform your home into a space that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence

Too often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your kids are overstimulated, it's time to reset your space by applying the principles of the Montessori method at home so you can be a calmer, more attentive parent.

Author and certified Montessori guide Ashley Yeh tackles each room of the home and explains how to provide young children with the accessibility they need to complete practical life skills on their own, tapping into their innate desire to "do it myself." Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or preschooler, there are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to foster indpendence and reduce the stress around mealtimes, bedtime, and leaving the house. 

Includes:

 • Introduction to the Montessori method, which emphasizes whole-child development and learning through experience
 • How to apply Montessori principles throughout the home so that children are able to complete practical, everyday tasks on their own 
 • Over 75 simple activities for ages 0–5
 • Essential Montessori resources and materials with DIY options
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The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive
Calm the chaos and transform your home into a space that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence

Too often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your kids are overstimulated, it's time to reset your space by applying the principles of the Montessori method at home so you can be a calmer, more attentive parent.

Author and certified Montessori guide Ashley Yeh tackles each room of the home and explains how to provide young children with the accessibility they need to complete practical life skills on their own, tapping into their innate desire to "do it myself." Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or preschooler, there are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to foster indpendence and reduce the stress around mealtimes, bedtime, and leaving the house. 

Includes:

 • Introduction to the Montessori method, which emphasizes whole-child development and learning through experience
 • How to apply Montessori principles throughout the home so that children are able to complete practical, everyday tasks on their own 
 • Over 75 simple activities for ages 0–5
 • Essential Montessori resources and materials with DIY options
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The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive

The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive

by Ashley Yeh
The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive

The Montessori Home: Create a Space for Your Child to Thrive

by Ashley Yeh

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Overview

Calm the chaos and transform your home into a space that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence

Too often, the toys, games, and other materials meant to educate young children end up being a detriment instead. If you're overwhelmed and your kids are overstimulated, it's time to reset your space by applying the principles of the Montessori method at home so you can be a calmer, more attentive parent.

Author and certified Montessori guide Ashley Yeh tackles each room of the home and explains how to provide young children with the accessibility they need to complete practical life skills on their own, tapping into their innate desire to "do it myself." Whether your child is an infant, toddler, or preschooler, there are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to foster indpendence and reduce the stress around mealtimes, bedtime, and leaving the house. 

Includes:

 • Introduction to the Montessori method, which emphasizes whole-child development and learning through experience
 • How to apply Montessori principles throughout the home so that children are able to complete practical, everyday tasks on their own 
 • Over 75 simple activities for ages 0–5
 • Essential Montessori resources and materials with DIY options

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780744045697
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 03/01/2022
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 489,180
Product dimensions: 7.25(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Ashley Yeh is a certified Montessori 0-3 guide and certified positive discipline parent educator. She is the creator of the “Hapa Family” YouTube channel where she publishes content related to implementing Montessori methods at home and shares strategies for navigating everyday life with kids that focus on building trust, communication, and autonomy. Ashley lives in Colorado with her husband and two children.

Jill Labieniec is an illustrator, designer, and art director known for her whimsical illustrations and sophisticated designs for children and adults alike. Jill’s designs can be found at Anthropologie, Target, Crate & Kids, Starbucks, Paper Source, and small boutiques around the world. Jill lives on a tiny island outside of Seattle, Washington.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

About Maria Montessori 10

The Essential Triad 12

The Prepared Adult 14

The Prepared Environment 18

The Child 22

The Bedroom 26

Infants 28

Toddlers 32

Preschoolers 36

The Bathroom 38

Infants 40

Toddlers 42

Preschoolers 46

The Entryway 48

The Kitchen 52

Infants 54

Toddlers 55

Recipes for Toddlers 58

Preschoolers 60

Recipes for Preschoolers 62

The Dining Area 64

Infants 66

Toddlers 70

Preschoolers 74

The Play Space 76

Designing the Space 78

Selecting Toys & Activities 82

Choosing Books 86

Shelf Rotation & Toy Storage 88

How to Organize a Shelf 90

How to Arrange a Work Tray 92

How to Present an Activity 94

The Infant's Movement Area 96

The Montessori Mobiles for Infants 98

Infant Activities 100

Toddler Activities 107

Preschool Activities 116

Throughout the Home 124

Introducing Practical Life to Infants 126

Practical Life for Toddlers 128

Practical Life for Preschoolers 136

The Great Outdoors 142

Infants 144

Toddlers 146

Preschoolers 148

Common Questions 150

Montessori Furniture & Materials 154

Recommended Reading & Resources 155

Index 156

Acknowledgments 160

About the Author 160

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