Videos

Are you struggling with engaging cooperation, getting your child to listen, dealing with BIG emotions or just feeling stressed and overwhelmed by behavior? If this is you, then listen to this video, where we discussed positive discipline from a Montessori perspective.

In stressful and challenging times we often get triggered as parents or caregivers after hearing our name for the 100th time in one minute! I interviewed Stephanie Pinto to find out how we can tame our triggers and stop shouting for a calmer, more gentler approach to raising our children.

Struggling with Montessori and how to implement it in your home? In this video we break down the ideas of having a Pinterest perfect Montessori space and talk about the things that REALLY matter when trying to implement Montessori at home and guess what? They actually don’t cost anything! Let us help you to understand what Montessori looks like in…

In this video we interviewed best selling author of The Montessori Toddler – Simone Davies about her new co-authored book with Junnifa Uzodike – The Montessori Baby. We speak about all things Montessori & baby asking all the questions you’ve wanted to ask! We cover topics like introducing Montessori from birth, the tough questions about extended family, baby development, milestones…

How often do you think to yourself, Montessori is too hard, it’s not fit for my child or does it have to be 100%? In this video we understand more deeply what it means to do Montessori in your home and challenge your existing mindset so you can make the most out of your Montessori journey – regardless of how…

We have explored in some of our other videos when it comes to how to engage cooperation firstly understanding how to deal with “BIG emotions” then how to instill healthy boundaries in our Montessori & Discipline video. This video tackles the commonly asked question by parents and caregivers, what happen if my child doesn’t choose? So we have given them…

In this video, we will display how to introduce a Montessori activity using the S.H.O.W. technique. Slow Hands Omit Words is a wonderful way to introduce Montessori activities to young babies and children to engage their concentration. Watch this video to find out how to introduce a Montessori activity in an effective and capturing way so you can help your…

In this video we explore Montessori in 5 minutes, breaking down the core understandings to help you better apply the principles of Montessori in your home. We dive into explaining 5 key principles including the absorbent mind, sensitive periods, the prepared environment, control of error, and practical life! These basic principles will give you the direction and understanding you need…

In this video we will be talking about parent guilt and the importance of self-care, two very important topics that aren’t often spoken about when it comes to raising children. As parents and carers, we need to understand the importance of not putting pressure on ourselves and to let go of the guilt that we feel, even though that can…

In this video we will be discussing the expectations we put on our little ones when it comes to attention span and focus. A lot of the times we as adults question the fact that our child isn’t focusing on an activity or we are looking for ways to improve their attention span. We seem to compare our own children…

In this video we will be discussing three really important topics on baby development. We will look into the myth of babies being bored, we will also be discussing mouthing and how to read the signs of communication that your child is trying to relay to you during this stage of development. Lastly we will dive into physical development like…

In this video we will be discussing how to setup a Montessori Multi-age environment for ages 18 months to 3.5 years, and how to use the space effectively to accommodate all children. We have a look at the shelf setup, some age appropriate activities and also using some household items that we’ve upcycled to create DIY trays, activities and much…

Part 2 of “Setting up a Multi-aged Montessori environment” continues to discuss some more age-appropriate activities for children between 18 months – 3.5 years and how to lay the shelves out. We also show you how to set up a craft activity centre and also how to use floor space in case you don’t have Montessori shelves.

We have JUST launched our Online Workshop – The Montessori way of communicating! Purchase this 2 hour workshop and let us help you take the first step on your journey to guide your children to be the best they can be through vital communication skills! More info about the workshop: Learn how to effectively communicate the Montessori way, based on…

In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for babies aged 6-9 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. It is important to follow your child’s interests by carefully…

In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for infants aged 0-3 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. It is important to follow your child’s interests by carefully…

In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for babies aged 9-12 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. It’s all about the gross motor skills and movement at…

In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for babies aged 15-18 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. This age is characterised by children building their personality, having…

In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for infants aged 3-6 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. It is important to follow your child’s interests by carefully…

In this video we talk about child development and age appropriate activities for babies aged 12-15 months. These videos are instructional videos to be used with Guide & Grow Montessori Rental Boxes, however can be a guide for those who want to find out more about Montessori age appropriate activities. Now your toddler will begin to investigate the world around…

We will be discussing what it means to be following the child in Montessori and how this common terminology can sometimes be misunderstood. We will be discussing two points which will help you follow the child to find out where they are at developmentally and what their interests are. Secondly allowing you to take a step back to give them…

In this video we will talk about understanding the underlying needs for behaviours such as biting, hitting and throwing and teach you strategies to help guide you in those situations and use it as an opportunity to help build the skills for your children on how to self-regulate when they are feeling, angry, frustrated or just need some space.

In this video we discuss the idea of sharing and how in fact it is actually an adult concept that children won’t fully understand until they are around 7 years old! So how do we then encourage them to be kind, respectful and thoughtful of others and encourage the ‘idea’ of sharing? TURN-TAKING is the answer! Watch this video to…

In this video we will be discussing children’s behaviour, where it stems from and how our perception can change around it to assist the child in these situations. We, as adults must not allow our own emotions to fuel the situation, but rather use it as an opportunity to teach the child how to cope in those moments, by building…

This video will equip you with 3 practical techniques that you can use to empower your toddler or child to cooperate when they are moving through a stage of autonomy and just want to be independent & make their own choices. Testing boundaries and understanding their position with the world around them is all normal and part of their development.…

Following on from our decluttering video Part 1, we have now sorted out all the toys & activities in your environment into those 4 grouping methods and they are ready for the shelves! In this video you will learn how to use trays & baskets to declutter your Montessori shelves and learn how to layout your child’s activities. With everything…

Using these methods of grouping your toys and activities you will be able to declutter your environment at home or elsewhere to create a Montessori space in a couple of hours! It is also a great idea to get your children involved in the decluttering process, this way you will be able to observe them and see what their interests…

In this video we explore ways on how to communicate praise to children that allows them to build self esteem, confidence and independence! We tackle the standard ‘good girl/ good boy’ habits that are inbuilt in all of us and breakdown the reasons why these phrases are not effective praise in raising tomorrow’s children.

In this video I will show you how you can create Montessori activities with materials that you can find in your home. Usually Montessori materials can be quite costly, so here are a few simple DIY tricks and Montessori inspired activities that will allow your children to be engaged that won’t break the budget! Fine motor skill development, sensory, language…

In this video we share the #1 most important skill when dealing with children’s BIG emotions. Whether they feel frustrated, angry, jealous, sad, upset or just want your attention, learn how to help them navigate their feelings. The skills in this video will help you decrease your child’s emotions in that moment and help you tackle those everyday challenging moments…

MONTESSORI & DISCIPLINE In this video we discuss the 3 Key Skills that you will learn to help guide discipline in a Montessori Home / Classroom to diffuse feelings of anger and frustration in children. It will teach you how to instill healthy boundaries and understand “freedom within limits” with mature reactions, remaining calm and allow for teachable moments in…