The shelf

What to put out, how much of it, and when to rotate.

A child at a home table with wooden pegs and blocks laid out in front of her
Getting startedThe shelf 7 min read
Montessori at home: where to start

The first changes cost nothing, and not one of them is a toy. Montessori began with a room, and that is still where it starts.

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The shelf 6 min read
How many toys should a toddler have?

How many is the wrong question, though there is still a number. Which ones stay out matters more.

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