There is usually a “treasure basket” of mixed objects to be found on one of Frida’s shelves. I tend to try and stick to objects of a certain theme, to encourage her to draw associations between the similar properties. This week I have pulled together a very simple silver and gold basket. In it I…
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As I wrote recently, we have made an effort to ensure that Frida has her own space in our living areas (dining room and sitting room) as well as her own room, and have installed some open shelves in each of these areas. I am still watching her carefully to see when her activities need…
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As it’s been the holiday season we have spent a fair amount of time at home recently. I only updated her Montessori shelves a week and a half ago but given she has spent so much time in her playroom and I’ve been able to observe her a lot, I thought I would change them…
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Heuristic play can be described as playing with, investigating, and exploring ‘objects’ (as opposed to toys which are purpose made). It involves a number of objects and receptacles that the baby can explore, touch, and handle. Through this play they make sense of these objects and find out what they can do – for example, a ball may…
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