It is with the gracious permission of my husband that I share this post with you. Enjoy a day in the life of my autistic husband!Many are interested about what our marriage looks like day to day with my husband being on the autism spectrum and also having ADHD and an anxiety disorder.I will be honest, it's taken many years to figure out what works best in our marriage, while meeting my ..read more

Dressing independently is something that almost every child learns at some point. There are many children (and teens) who really struggle with this process for a variety of reasons.Some children need extra dressing supports.They may struggle with coordination and fine motor tasks.Others may have a hard time with sensory experiences related to clothing.There are others who struggle with ..read more

Two of my children have had extreme anxiety when it's come to stormy whether.I learned very quickly that there was no way I could eliminate the fear that overcame then during a storm.Instead I decided to help them in a different way.Storms can not be prevented, but we can be prepared for when they come.A Storm Kit for Kids has made all the difference when bad weather strikes.A Storm Kit for Kids ..read more

 Every child at some point will learn about world history, including the study of Ancient Egypt.These Montessori-inspired activities for elementary learners are perfect to aid in that process.They break down concepts into the simplest terms and cover so many aspects of the ancient civilization.Whether you're looking for ways to learn vocabulary, geography, culture, or number concepts, this ..read more

When a preschooler shows interest in history, it's important to follow their lead and provide them with opportunities to learn at their pace and level.These Ancient Egypt Activities for Preschoolers with Free Printables are absolutely perfect for this situation focusing on Montessori preschool skills while learning about an ancient civilization.There are activities and printables in the four ..read more

These Montessori-inspired Pi Day Activities are perfect for elementary learners!Learning about the circle can be easy with these resources and control charts.The words circumference, area, diameter, radius, and pi don't have to be intimidating or difficult to understand.All children can learn with ease with the activities below.Pi Day can be filled with so much learning!Pi Day Activities for ..read more

In this post you will find 40+ breakfast recipes that are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, and refined sugar free for any time of year.I am one who does not like eating the same thing for breakfast every morning, or even every week. I crave variety!Over the years our family has tried and tested all of the recipes you see in this post and have deemed them our favorites.What's ..read more

A friend sent me a text asking how I practice minimalism when homeschooling. I thought this was such a great question to answer in a post. Minimalism is so second nature to me at this point that I don't pause to think about just how many ways our family does incorporate it into learning.Here are 20+ Ways to Practice Minimalism When Homeschooling that have worked for us over the years.20 ..read more

Santa Lucia Day activities for elementary learners with free printables are the perfect way to celebrate the special holiday in the Montessori classroom at home or at school.Santa Lucia Day is popular in Scandinavian countries but can be celebrated anywhere.The special day is perfect to add to your holidays around the world studies, or can be introduced on its own.Children are sure to love the ..read more

 Warning: This post is about behaviors related to Reactive Attachment Disorder and may be triggering to some. In four days, we have another Residential Treatment Team Meeting for our youngest adopted daughter with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), PTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and a mood disorder.I dread this meeting every month.Her treatment team shares behavior counts for the ..read more