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Why Montessori Picture Matching (and Shadow Matching!) Is a Powerful Pre-Reading Skill for Toddlers

Discover how Montessori picture matching and shadow matching builds pre-reading skills, visual thinking, and abstract reasoning in toddlers and preschoolers.

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June 29, 2025
Montessori at Home, Toy & Material Guides

Why I’m Not Anti-Plastic: A Montessori Teacher’s Honest Take on Toys & Materials

Montessori is about intention, not always material. Here's why plastic can still serve the child — when chosen with purpose.

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April 29, 2025
outdoor activities, Toddler Development, Toy & Material Guides

Montessori Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

Outdoor time isn’t wasted time—it’s one of the richest learning environments for toddlers. Here are Montessori-aligned outdoor activities that build coordination, language, independence, and joy.

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May 1, 2025
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  • Helping toddlers through transitions
    Montessori Parenting

    Helping Toddlers Through Transitions: Montessori Strategies for Calm and Cooperation

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 18, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover Montessori strategies for helping toddlers through transitions like bedtime, clean-up, or leaving the house—without power struggles. Learn how to create calm, cooperative routines that build trust and independence.

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  • toilet learning space at home for toddlers – Montessori-friendly setup with small potty, basket of clothes, and basket of books
    Toilet Learning

    Setting Up a Toilet Learning Space in Your Home (Even in Small or Shared Spaces)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 18, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Create a Montessori toilet learning space for your toddler - even in small or shared bathrooms. Learn signs of readiness, respectful language, and setup tips.

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  • Baby products worth buying again – Montessori Tiny Hands
    Toy & Material Guides

    Baby Products Worth Buying Again: Real Mom Favorites That Actually Make Life Easier

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 11, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Real mom-tested baby products worth buying again — practical, safe, and truly helpful essentials for new parents.

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  • Why connection builds regulation – Montessori gentle parenting approach to helping toddlers through big emotions | montessoritinyhands.com
    Montessori Parenting

    Why Connection Builds Regulation: Helping Toddlers Through Big Emotions

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 10, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Helping toddlers regulate emotions starts with connection — not correction. Learn why connection builds regulation and how gentle parenting, co-regulation, and Montessori practices help toddlers manage big emotions and build lifelong emotional balance.

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  • Free Thanksgiving Cutting Strips Printable for Toddlers – Montessori Fine Motor Activity
    Montessori Printables

    Thanksgiving Cutting Strips (Free Printable)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 8, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Download these free Montessori-inspired Thanksgiving cutting strips for toddlers and preschoolers. Realistic images, bold borders, and straight dotted lines make fine motor practice fun and seasonal.

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  • Illustration of a toddler balancing on a wooden Montessori board with text “7 Fisher-Price Montessori Toys Recognized by the American Montessori Society” — feature image for Montessori Tiny Hands blog
    Toy & Material Guides

    7 Fisher-Price Montessori Toys Recognized by the American Montessori Society

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 7, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Seven Fisher-Price Montessori toys earned the AMS Seal of Excellence for promoting hands-on learning, concentration, and independence in early childhood.

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  • Skipping trick-or-treating? Why it’s okay – Montessori-aligned Halloween alternatives for toddlers with candy-free basket ideas like Play-Doh, board books, bubbles, and festive snacks.
    Montessori Toddler Essentials

    Skipping Trick-or-Treating? Why It’s Okay (and Fun Alternatives for Toddlers)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / October 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Not every family trick-or-treats—and that’s okay. Learn why skipping trick-or-treating with toddlers is valid and discover Montessori-inspired, candy-free Halloween alternatives.

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  • Diwali cutting strips free Montessori printable featuring diyas, lanterns, rangoli, sweets, gifts, and sparklers for toddlers and preschoolers.
    Montessori Printables

    Diwali Cutting Strips (Free Montessori Printable)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 26, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Celebrate Diwali with Montessori! This free Diwali cutting strips printable helps toddlers and preschoolers practice fine motor skills while enjoying festive Diwali symbols.

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  • Free Halloween cutting strips printable for toddlers featuring pumpkin, bat, cat, ghost, and spider. Montessori fine motor activity for scissor practice.
    Montessori Printables

    Halloween Cutting Strips Free Printable for Toddlers

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 26, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Free Halloween cutting strips printable for toddlers! A Montessori fine motor activity with pumpkins, bats, cats, ghosts, and more.

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  • Horizontal WordPress blog featured image with text overlay: Creating a Montessori Yes Space for Toddlers. Montessori-inspired toddler room with shelves and toys.
    Montessori at Home

    Creating a Montessori Yes Space for Your Toddler

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

    A Montessori yes space lets toddlers explore safely with freedom and limits. Learn how to set up a yes space at home with real-life, hands-on activities.

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  • Toddler sitting on a Montessori child-size bench putting on indoor shoes at school
    Back to School,  Practical Life & Independence

    Montessori Indoor Shoes: Safe, Practical, and Toddler-Friendly Options

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover the best Montessori indoor shoes for toddlers. Safe, durable, and easy to put on—perfect for independence and toilet learning at school or home.

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  • Horizontal featured image promoting free Fall line tracing worksheets for toddlers and preschoolers – Montessori fine motor printable PDF.
    Montessori Printables

    Free Fall Line Tracing Worksheets for Toddlers

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Download free Fall line tracing worksheets for toddlers & preschoolers. Montessori fine motor printables to build pre-writing skills with seasonal themes.

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  • Horizontal featured image promoting free Fall dot marker worksheets for toddlers – Montessori fine motor printable PDF.
    Montessori Printables

    Free Fall Dot Marker Worksheets for Toddlers

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Download free Fall dot marker worksheets for toddlers & preschoolers. Montessori fine motor printable that builds skills with seasonal themes.

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  • Illustration of peaceful conflict resolution in toddlers with Montessori approach – caregiver supporting two young children learning problem-solving.
    Montessori Parenting,  Toddler Development

    Peaceful Conflict Resolution in Toddlers: Montessori Strategies That Work

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover Montessori strategies for peaceful conflict resolution in toddlers. Support emotional regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills at home.

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  • Montessori-style illustration of a toddler smiling while opening a bento-style lunchbox with broccoli, sandwich, and veggies. Text overlay: Pack a Toddler Lunch for School with Confidence.
    Back to School,  Meal Tools & Lunch Gear,  Montessori Parenting

    7 Montessori Tips to Pack a Toddler Lunch for School (and Build Independence)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 6, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Pack a toddler lunch for school with confidence. Discover 7 Montessori-inspired tips for independence using simple containers, tools, and smart strategies.

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  • Montessori illustration of a parent guiding a toddler with gentle communication. Text overlay: 5 Better Phrases Than Use Your Words (That Actually Help Toddlers Communicate).
    Montessori Parenting

    5 Better Phrases Than “Use Your Words” (That Actually Help Toddlers Communicate)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 6, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover 5 better phrases than use your words that actually help toddlers communicate, regulate, and build emotional literacy.

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  • Fall cutting strips featured image for Montessori toddlers – free printable scissor practice and fine motor activity
    Fine Motor Skills,  Montessori Printables

    Fall Cutting Strips for Toddlers (Free Montessori Printable)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Download this free Montessori fall cutting strips printable for toddlers and preschoolers. A seasonal fine motor activity with pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and more.

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  • Montessori back to school cutting strips printable for toddlers and preschoolers – free fine motor activity
    Back to School,  Fine Motor Skills,  Montessori Printables

    Back to School Cutting Strips Printable for Toddlers (Free PDF)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Download this free Montessori back to school cutting strips printable for toddlers and preschoolers. Perfect for practicing scissor skills, fine motor development, and independence.

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  • Montessori illustration of a toddler pouring water with teacher nearby, representing bonding, independence, and real-life skills in a Montessori toddler classroom.
    Practical Life & Independence,  Toddler Development

    What I Focus On as a Toddler Montessori Teacher (And Why It Matters More Than 123s and ABCs)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Discover what Montessori toddler teachers really focus on: bonding, independence, social-emotional growth, and real-life skills that build the foundation for academics.

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  • Illustration of a toddler with a backpack holding a parent’s hand on the first day of Montessori school, symbolizing the transition period and adjustment process.
    Back to School,  Montessori Parenting

    Why Adjusting to Montessori School Takes Time (And How You Can Help Your Toddler Thrive)

    Montessori Tiny Hands / September 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Adjusting to Montessori school takes time. Learn why bonding, consistency, and independence matter more than academics in the early weeks. and how to support your toddler’s transition.

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