Montessori style home that is ACTUALLY FUNCTIONAL | Montessori home tour
How we Montessori at Home for our 2 year old toddler - MONTESSORI HOME TOUR | How we setup our Montessori home environment that is Actually Functional
If you happened to find out Montessori teaching method and started to learn about its philosophy and principles, you might also be wondering, What does MONTESSORI HOME ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?
In today's video I am sharing how we Montessori at home with our toddler (28 months).
You'll notice each of our space in our home has been created with a purpose and offer opportunities for independence. We’ve worked on our spaces over time, gradually making things more accessible, more attractive, and more engaging for Alina, having a focus on practical life activities and following her interests.
I talk about Montessori floor bed, wardrobe setup, potty station, self-care station and fully functional kitchen, front-facing bookshelves, playroom and toy rotation, and entrance.
If you are committed to change your home environment Montessori way, this video might be helpful for your Montessori journey.
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As a Montessori Trained Teacher, I applaud your home set up! You are teaching your child the vital skill of independence and that they're capable of completing everyday tasks without help from their parents. You are also providing your child with the tools to learn about and experience the world as it is. As you've shown in your video, many Montessori learning materials can be made at home - the key is time and care to make the world accessible for your child (safely).
And space! Some people just don't this kind of space! Man.
Can You start even if they are 2 and four… after my abusive Marriage all ive been doing is play with them and being outside… i feel im a bad mom for slacking on the montessori… ive been doing it all on my own, with no support so what can i do to start getting my Sons be more independent.. This video really Made me feel inadequate.. kudos to the mother but i need to step it up more ❤
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@@sensun5039 You left your abusive marriage, you are a fantastic mother right off the bat. Playing outside with them gives children ample skills as well. Don’t put yourself down, please. Your children love you more than anything, let that drive you but don’t let these feelings discourage you. 💜
@@sensun5039 be proud you sound like a great Mum and they just want you!! Nothing wrong with playing outside, it gives them plenty of skills and spending quality time with their Mum.
As a child I remember i struggled with the transition between “everything being done for me” and “ doing things myself” I love this new perspective
Parents were brutal without seeing it even now. So harsh to kids. Like forcing kids to walk long-distance now that oh they can walk. No no no. They can walk at 13 months but till they are 4+ atleast they will get tired. Imagine that child being forced to walk like that. Plus so many other things really.
I remember being told I had to shower by myself when my parents found out that a friend of us had already been showering by herself for a while. I thought it was so scary bc my parents had always told me that the tub was really dangerous bc I could slip and fall.
@@misselle1430Omg I hated hikes. My parents would take me and my sister on 3 hour super steep hikes and we were like 4 and 8. These hikes were intense for grownups and the two of us would basically always end up in tears when arriving to the top. Then coming home with painful toes from the descent.
I don’t think I was that independent at 18 living with my mom lol. I’m very excited to have my child and help them have this experience of freedom and capability
OMG, this is very great way to teach a person to be independent. Can we create something like this for a husband size?
Lol 😆🤣😂 love it
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Loved your comment. It's probably easier to train a child than a fully grown spoilt child 🙄
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dunno why I'm watching this as a 19 year old with no plans of having children anytime soon but this was probs one of the most relaxing videos I've seen in a while. I like how organized everything is and how you even have a compost bin as well!
Well you are already learning useful things you can apply to your family life if you ever decide to have kids in the future. I don't have kids yet but I plan to, so I'm already researching and learning what I can so I'm not completely lost when the time comes lol
@@walqqr1 it’s nice to know the resources are available!
Honestly it’s great to use with all people as well as with healing our own mindset and learning to praise ourselves intrinsically
I’m 19 so same 😂 I do plan on having kids in like five years
I absolutely love how your child has spaces throughout the entire house so she can be a true part of the family. I once heard from a Montessori teacher that her job wasn't to help the children take care of themselves, it was to find ways to allow the children to care for themselves.
I presume you don't entertain/have guests at home then? It looks great for the child, but it's like you walk in the kindergarten. Where is/are adult only spaces? O_o
@angua65 the child is integrated into the adult spaces. The "adult-only" space is probably just the parent's room. This is a human child living with their parents not an ape who should be kept in a seperate room, your guests will not be offended that your home looks like a daycare and if they are offended then you probably need more mature friends who puts the life if your child above their own wants of visiting a home that has children but looks like it doesn't
@@AshK457 No need for lecturing tone, I was wrong to comment here in the first place expecting normal conversation. Cheers
@angua65 sorry, didn't mean to lecture you! I was only trying to answer your question. I was a little frustrated because it can get a little tiring advocating for children to be treated like people and I thought the tone you used implied you thought children’s things should be hidden from the spaces where you may have guests
Adult only spaces? What the heck is that? Never heard of something like that in a home where children are.. I mean in our 2 rooms, our child definitely goes everywhere 😅😅
This is brilliant. It’s not only making her independent but also teaching values and important life lessons. A home is not a hotel, it’s a unit, we all do our part. It’s an amazing way to train your child. Excellent job. ❤
Thank you!! 😊
That’s the point ….Montessori……🙄
Yes of course home isnt a hotel well done very clever if you have a two year old be sure to hammer this message into them because as soon as they jump out of the womb they are going to be so entitled TWO hotels wouldnt be enough
Absolutely love it! new subscribers.can you share the link of wooden learning tower please !
@Sunshine Lindsay lol not everyone knows what Montessori is... you can take your negativity elsewhere ma'am 💅
So...I don't have kids...I don't plan on ever having kids. But holy moly I LOVE this video. I never seen a setup like this and it's absoluty wonderful.
Everyone who loves this video, please note that the family here has not only employed a thoughtful environment, but has studied and integrated the Montessori method into how they present all of this to the child, and the method is 99% of the reason for success here! A beautiful environment can help but not replace the attitude of the parents :)
As a mother of 4 and having worked in a nursery I absolutely loved this video . You are lucky enough to have the space to do what most of us dream of doing but absolutely we can all adapt for our children even if we live in small spaces
Yes i feel grateful to have space like this and to be able to share it with others 🥰
My whole house basically just as big as her living room haha, but I agree with you, we can adapt the ideas, I think a learning chair would be helpful for kids to access things, be sure to watch them all the time though
Why did I watch this whole thing even though I'm not a mom, haha?? Brilliant work, your little girl is very blessed to have a dedicated mother!
I’m not a parent yet, but I love taking mental notes and having references for when the time comes. 🥰 Thank you for sharing. I like Montessori methods better, so it was a nice example.
Yes! Hope this helps when the time comes!! 😉
How is this not going viral? Absolutely brilliant
Lol i wish it goes viral haha thank you for saying that 🤣
I thought so.. 😍
I agree
Agree too
Now it has gone viral wow look at the view count it's amazing 🎉
I have a very naturally independent baby and I'm always trying to think of ways to include her in everything. This is absolutely amazing, obviously way better than keeping her out of everything. Thank you!
Former Montessori Kid here ( one of the first our Montessori Kindergarten and school was in 1970) I had to smile - this really takes me back, especially the rice and the books and the water jug and little kitchen
Children at this age are being taught self dependent and self catering , and this video is guiding parents, nannies and care givers in that light . I want to say congratulations sister .Your home is gorgeous ✨
What a great environment for Alina 😄 it must be very empowering to be able to do so many thing for herself 🌸
I have zero kids and I’m watching this. I never even heard of this style before, but I love it
Wow it’s really evident how much effort and time you’ve put into each space for Alina to flourish and take on tasks on her own! Amazing! And so inspiring! And a kids sized shoe horn that is something I never would have thought of but I can definitely believe it’s a game changer! Gonna have to get one for my kids!
Hi! Yes it definitely took lots of time and effort in the space but it was labour of love 🥰 The kids shoe horns are the best!! Once kids get a hang of it, they manage putting shoes on all by themselves and this makes our morning so much easier, especially when we are in a rush!
I'm in my first trimester and taking serious notes. I love how independent she is able to be. One of my husband's worries about being a father is losing his independence to constantly look after a little one, at least when I'm not around/need a break. I think this strategy will help us significantly.
I'm reading: he wants you to do everything and keep his independence and fears when you're not able to do everything at certain times and lose the independence .. in that case.. divorce
It’s your life but please analizar those words carefully. This sounds like traditional misogynistic expectations from a man who wants little to no contact with their kid. Having a kid is a responsibility form both parties involved, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re a stay a home mom and he’s the breadwinner. Having a kid is obviously going to get rid of your “independence” for a few years. Please consider having a serious talk with your husband, because otherwise you’ll have two kids to look after instead of just one. And I’m talking about your husband being a man child and refusing to take responsibility over the life that you both created.
Wow, I’m glad I’m not married to your husband! He will lose his independence when you have a kid. That’s the deal. “When you’re not around”? So he’s a glorified babysitter? Good luck.
@@katie8325 You probably mean well, but it's kind of weird to say something like that as if I'm not a real person... You basically said "wow, glad I'm not you!", which is bad enough, but even worse when you know I'm pregnant... Do you say that kind of thing to people who say they've got other issues going on? It's just odd and unnecessary. You can be concerned without being harsh.
Kids are the literal biggest sacrifice anyone makes. Of course he’ll lose his independence - it’s sort of the trade off
My baby is 9 weeks old and I was looking for videos on how to make him self independent when he’s older. I had no idea where to begin, so this video was a fantastic place to start. I don’t have a big space as my home is much smaller. The bed on the floor, bookshelf and the activities for play are the things I will copy. Thank you so much and Alina has a fantastic environment 💕
be sure to study the Montessori method as it is a philosophy that is different from a lot of other parenting methods. None of what you see here was imposed on or coerced out of the child...each "lesson" or activity is offered, without expectations, trusting that when the child is ready they will want to do most things because there is an intrinsic joy in caring for ones self and ones environment. Good luck :)
Also not a mom here, but so touched by the methods and ideas...wish I could have experienced that kind of environment as a child. Very impressed by the love and dedication ❤️
I just found this video. I have been a Montessorian for 25 years now. I work with the Primary age children. You have a lovely home and have designed it to follow your child's needs beautifully. MM would be impressed. 🙂
Hi! I have been a Montessorian only for 2 years lol and getting comments like this from someone who's Montrssorian for 25 years means a lot to me. Thank you. 😊
Oh sorry I actually didn't know that Montessorian means Montessori teacher, I thought it meant anyone who is loving Montessori method. I just googled it and realised 😅 My apology! It's only been 2 years since I learn about Montessori, still learning!! Once again thank you for your comment! 😊
She’s going to grow up to be such a cool person. I can’t wait to see what happens next with her bright future
This video was suggested to me on the front page. I don't even have children and I don't really plan to have any in the future, but I've always admired the Montessori mindset and the importance of independence for children. Huge kudos to you for being an amazing parent and for raising your gorgeous daughter this way! 🥰 (Also, the inner child in me grew jealous the longer I watched the video. The bedroom, the tiny kitchen, the sensory activity table, the whole play room, everything!! I would have loved to have all those opportunities as a child! 😍)
Yes. It was relaxing to watch the video too
I am so touched and absolutely charmed by the amount of love and care you have put into creating this environment for your daughter to learn independent skills at her own pace. I love that she is able to participate in food prep and cleanup in an age-appropriate way, and to do a lot of self-care. Montessori methods are so amazing! And you’re a wonderful mom.
I can see all the effort and love you put into these spaces 💖 Thanks for sharing!
I've never seen a household like this. It is amazing how it teaches children to be independent. Great video!
She is so adorable! I love that you put everything in her power to take if she chooses .
What a beautiful set up! Huge props to you ! And Alina (I love that you don't show her face! Giving her privacy)is loving it and thriving! Well done mama!
You're giving her such good possibilities to play and learn. Just great! 👍🏻😍
Incredible and beautiful home and environment for Alina to grow. Everything looks so safe but realistic. Incredible!!
Just amazing! Beautiful and conscientious. I love how you use trial and error and observation keeping what works and continually improving what doesn't. She knows she is loved.
Wow!!! I’m so happy I found you before starting my motherhood journey! I’ll be copying and pasting what you’ve incorporated and I’m so grateful! I’ll be the first in my family to do Montessori at home so I’m grateful I get to follow your steps ❤ THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Also, You’re doing amazing as a compliment!
OMG I love this so much! I've always said if I'm blessed with a kid I want to go the Montessori route, but this just blew my mind and I love it. ❤
The book with the fruits and veggies may just be the coolest thing ever.
Could you please tell us which book it is? Would you happen to know if by any chance there is an equivalent in english?? Thank you
The low drawer for dishes is brilliant! Truly thinking outside of the box.
I'm just starting the video and I love how at 0:28, you have a wall of art at her level. Art is not just for grown-ups to enjoy. Very well done.
Your house is incredible. I have three year old twins. I try to encourage their independence wherever I can but our house is a disaster and we're on a tight budget. Your extra toy storage made me smile. Thank you for keeping things real. 🥰
I just can‘t believe how smart this is Hazie , YOU ARE AMAZING !!
I love this idea, which we actually use with our child. Helps alot with independent and self catering. Amazing, thanks for sharing.
Loved this video thank you for sharing! Congrats on 1 million views 🎉 that’s huge xx
So impressed with this! You did an AMAZING job of making an independent little lady!
This is impressive. I had none of this growing up, but I was a latch key kid so I think I just learned by using all the adult stuff anyway.
Thank you so much for your inspirational ideas. I love your details and functional yet practical way of making a home so dedicated of bringing up a toddler. This really make my motherhood so much more interesting and meaningful. Thanks a lot.
Wow, this is so inspiring, thank you. I need to up my game at home for my 3 year old son and trust him to do more.
Wow, my toddler would thrive in this home. Amazing
Expecting father here and I'm very impressed by your video. I'm discussing with my wife how we should implement some Montessori methods into our home as well. This is an excellent video depiction and my wife and I are sure to use some of these methods!
Your care and love for your daugther and her growth is so evident in the functionality and practicality of the accommodations you made for her and her independence in your home. Giving me hope for the future here 🙏✨
What an amazing set up! I'm a Montessori kindergarten teacher and I'm seeing lots of similarities.
Great childrens kitchen (Kinderküche) with real water! Also great learning tower (lernturm), similar to climbing chair (Kletterstuhl). Some of Alinas furniture looks similar to what my 3 (now adult) children they visited Montessori Kinderhaus (Kindergarden) and school. Our children had a (danish Flexa self mountable) loft bed with space on the ground and colorfull windowed-curtains to play house/kitchen, a table desk to play merchant shop or Kasper theatre, our son had an IKEA loft bed with childrens slide and train signal on top. We got into Montessori as my wifes uncles & aunts were teacher.
Cotton pads idea is brilliant. I will be implementing them. Thank you.
Your are the best teachers ever…she’s already doing so much for her age…just imagine how independent she’ll be when she’s a big girl…
This is so impressive! I love her little kitchen. So well done.
Super inspirational. You have so many great ideas iplemented here! Thank you so much for sharing!
I am so glad yt recommended this video! Thank you so much! This was a huge help!!
Wow, this is awesome! Creating an independent kiddo.
This is amazing! I love how accessible everything is for her and provides opportunities for learning and independence. I also love how you incorporated the KonMari method and how everything is so beautifully organized. I wonder how one could apply these techniques in a home with many children of different ages.
This is such a beautiful idea!
I love it! Love that you put the art at her level to, very considered.
This is amazing! I can see how much thought went into the setup of each area☺️
Wow, hats off for your creativity and dedication!! So touching to hear "trust your child" and letting them learn values by experience, not just being told to. When I grow old I wish more adults around me to have mindset like Alina
I wish the same! Hope there are more kind, caring and loving adults who has a healthy mindset when we are older 🥰 Your comment made my day thank you so much.
Love love love! Thank you for sharing!
I love this home inspired Montessori set up for independence ❤
Love this! I have 2 nieces under one and when my other niece was a baby I always child proof but now I have 3 nieces 11 year old, 10 months, 2 months and my 3 pets 😅 so I have to be careful about how I place things around my apartment. My older niece was always okay with my dog but I have 2 cats and love how you have this so functional for your kiddos.
I'm new to learning about Montessori, but it is very intriguing. I can see how it would definitely encourage independence. And, I can actually see how it could help kids learn to clean up instead of tasks just feeling so out of reach... literally. I have 5 kids, and am excited to try to make the home and works more accessible to my children.
I hope you will learn from studying Montessori the power of "offering" lessons as opposed to 'imposing" them, or "cajoling" them. the set up is certainly impressive and is very helpful, but it is the freedom to engage or not to engage in an activity that makes all the difference . All these activities are a joy for the child when they are freely chosen. Good luck to you!
I loved this video! What an intentional, loving and respectful home you have clearly worked hard to create! I am very happy I found your channel. It is so inspiring!
Hi Emily, glad you find my channel inspiring! 😊 thank you!
This is so adorable.
I wish every parent could see this! Fantastic.
Thank you for sharing. 💙
Thank you very much !
Smart Mommy! Looks beautiful!
Its beautiful!! I have been doing similar stuff at home with my 2 yr old. And i love to see these videos and get more inspired 🥰
Wow this is so good. I don’t even have kids and I watch every single second of it! I hope when I do have kids I can make some space like that in our paris apartment
Awesome ideas! Love how everything is so functional :)
This is very eye opening. I’m happy I finally clicked in and watched the whole thing. Thank you very much for sharing. I’m a follower now!
this is amazing! thank you for the inspiration. you're an awesome parent.
Totally wonderful. Thank you very much for sharing
I went to Montessori school from 1th to 5th grade. We were mixed so 1-3th graders was in the same class, ans then they mixed 4-5th graders, with the intention to learn from each other and get a more versitile class. We also had free schedule, so we could do "whatever" we wanted to, so we would learn more from play rather than planned lessons. Don't know if it was successful in all aspects.. 😄
I have no idea why I clicked on this nor do I think I'll watch this channel again, but I love this idea and plan to use it someday
What a beautiful way to raise children 🎀💞🎀
This is absolutely beautiful!!! Wish I discovered Montessori so much sooner!
Love your ideas and love your videos. Thanks for sharing 👍
i aspire to have this amount of Montessori practices in my home one day!
Wow, this is very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing, thank you so much for sharing :)
Ok, I'll admit I had no idea what to expect. This is amazing! I love how you've empowered her. There are definitely things I would do differently, mostly because I have ADHD and my baby probably will too (cause it tends to be genetically linked), like continuing to use plastic and not glass or ceramic, but the ideas are awesome. I hope you have other Montessori videos cause I'm fixing to start hunting for them! Thank you for making this!
To add context, people with ADHD often drop things because our hands just open without us trying to do it. So, if it's an important object I, a 30 year old woman, will hold it with 2 hands to make sure I don't drop it. 😅
Of course you can do things that work for you and your baby 😊 Thanks for watching and I make mostly Montessori related videos so stay tuned for upcoming ones! 😉
@@Crescentmoony I have adhd and I’ve never had my hands just open unwillingly… what?
WOW! Thank you for sharing!
This was so in depth and useful. Thanks for the wonderful tour and ideas!
This is so awesome. This is something I've been so interested in implementing since I became a mother last year. It's been a struggle trying to find the energy and time to do it with all of life's happenings coming at me at once...but now that my daughter is one year old and things are starting to settle down (and I'm able to get a bit more sleep 🤣) I really want to try and start implementing some of things in a way that's applicable for me and her. I officially became your subscriber after seeing this. Beautiful job done mom! Love to see your daughters independence and confidence flourish. I'm so excited to finally try and tackle this. How do you deal with messes, as this is something that I'm currently struggling with. I love to do the baby led weaning....it's just so messy that sometimes I skip out on it just so I don't have to clean up everything 😭😭😭😭😭
Wow, bravo! Very well done ❤
I’ve been looking into Montessori bed options! I love the concept
Your amazing. Thx you so much for the tour/ideas
I love this. Thank you for sharing.
I love your video, thank you for sharing.❤️
forget about all the benefits, this is just plain adorable omggggg
late but WOW....never thought of cotton pads to wash face and reduce water waste and still teach independence. gonna get some!
This is absolutely fabulous , thank you so much for sharing ❤
I am impressed with your setup. Actually this is the first time I have heard of this method and it seems great
this is a great video! Thank you for sharing. It’s nice and clear 👍🏻