Not all children’s books are created equal—some foster imagination and language development, while others fall flat with shallow storytelling and clunky prose. This week, we’re diving into how to choose books that truly support your child’s learning during the sensitive period for language. You’ll learn what to look for (and avoid) so you can build a home library that nurtures curiosity, empathy, and a lifelong love of reading.

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RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment for free report about your child's reading readiness → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

If your child isn’t reaching for books, don’t panic. It’s not a sign of failure but a clue. In this episode, we explore why a lack of interest in reading often points to a missing foundational step in literacy development. With the Montessori approach, we meet children exactly where they are, reigniting curiosity through hands-on, child-led exploration. Once you see reading through this lens, everything changes._______________________________

RESOURCES:✅ Take our reading level assessment for free report about your child's reading readiness → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/reading✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com_______________________________👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/ If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

In this episode, we’re exploring how the Montessori method builds early reading skills through movement, sound games, and meaningful language. We're explaining why writing comes before reading in Montessori and how your child’s natural development makes reading not only possible, but joyful. If you’ve ever wondered when to start teaching reading or how to do it without pressure, this is the episode for you.

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RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

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👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Why do siblings go from fighting to playing like best friends in a matter of minutes? In this episode, we explore the roots of sibling conflict and how Montessori-inspired strategies—like grace and courtesy lessons, collaborative activities, and setting a foundational expectation of love—can help build lasting bonds between children. Discover practical ways to nurture friendship and harmony at home, even through the chaos.

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RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

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👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Burnout doesn’t become you—but if you’re homeschooling more than one child with Montessori, it might feel inevitable. In this episode, you’ll learn how teach more than one child in different planes of development at the same time without exhausting yourself. With the right expectations and support, Montessori can do the heavy lifting so your kids grow and learn together, and you're able to sit back sometimes and laugh with them.

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RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

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👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

You can homeschool more than one child, even if they’re different ages, have wildly different interests, and constantly interrupt each other. The secret? Stop trying to teach them the same way and start thinking like Maria Montessori.

In this Power Hour, Aubrey and David unpack why multi-age learning isn’t just manageable, it’s ideal.

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RESOURCES:✅ Take our free quiz to see what kind of homeschooler you are! → https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/quiz ✅ Love themes? Free trial right here ➡️ www.childoftheredwoods.com/trial ✅ Complete Montessori homeschool curriculum that is affordable and fun for ages 2-9: https://www.childoftheredwoods.com

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👋 Get behind the scenes of Child of the Redwoods on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/childoftheredwoods/If you’re ready to stop guessing and start using Montessori materials the right way, check out our complete step-by-step homeschool at Child of the Redwoods. Our programs provide a complete framework for teaching your preschooler through third grader (ages 2-9). Our homeschooling system makes planning a whole lot easier, with lessons that inspire and guide your child gently in all subject areas. 🌟 Subscribe for fun activities for the whole family and Montessori homeschooling tips!

Ever feel like Montessori is a game of ping pong? *Ping* It's all about following precise lessons and materials!, *Pong* it’s about letting kids do whatever they want all day.Well, put those table tennis paddles down, friends! Montessori is NEITHER a strict script NOR a total free-for-all. It’s a balance, a sweet spot of freedom within structure.

Montessori is not something you unwrap and serve. And most definitely doesn't include a plastic toy. So if you’ve tried it and felt like it didn’t “work", well -- friends -- you’re not alone—and the problem isn’t you or your child.

In this episode, we're sharing what actually makes Montessori work and why treating it like a boxed curriculum leads so many parents to confusion, frustration, and self-doubt.

Because Montessori isn’t fast food. It’s home cooking. And YOU are the chef.

Montessori is about following the child... right? Then why do so many of us feel completely lost when we try? In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions in Montessori homeschooling: the idea that “following the child” means stepping back entirely. We get it! You’re trying so hard to respect your child’s independence and let them lead—but instead of feeling confident, you’re wondering if you’re doing enough. Or anything at all. Here’s the truth no one talks about enough: Montessori isn’t passive. It’s deeply intentional. Following the child doesn’t mean letting go of structure—it means creating it with purpose.

You can have all the Montessori knowledge. The shelf. The printables. The golden beads. But if you skip this one skill? Your homeschool won’t thrive.

In this episode, Aubrey and David reveal the most essential—and most overlooked—skill in Montessori homeschooling: observation. Not lesson planning. Not curriculum shopping. Observation.You’ll learn why focusing on how to teach matters more than what to teach. When you observe first and teach second, your homeschool shifts from chaos to clarity. You stop second-guessing. Your child feels seen. And every lesson lands exactly when they’re ready for it.

This is part 3 in our series on The Montessori Homeschool Blueprint.