In Montessori, children learn by doing real work with their own hands. At Casa they water the garden, wash vegetables, set the table and care for their classroom. These are the same activities you can do together at home. This page gathers every activity from the Casa Blog, and it grows as we add new posts each month.
A few things help every activity go well: give your child real, child-sized tools, show each step slowly before they try, and then let them do the work, even if it takes longer. Their concentration is worth protecting. For the garden, see how to prepare the garden like a Montessori classroom: gloves that fit, tools and buckets made for small hands, and a place for everything.
This month: November gardening activities
Rake leaves into a basket, sweep the path with a small broom, sow a row of radishes and water new seedlings. See every age group, from the Infant Nido Room to ages 3 to 6, in November in The Casa Garden Almanac.
Gardening and care of the earth
Watering, planting, composting and harvesting, with a list of activities for every month.
The Casa Garden Almanac
Gardening activities for toddlers and preschoolers for every month of the year, with what to plant, garden jobs, full moons and ideas for babies.
Babies, toddlers and ages 3 to 6
Open the almanac ›
Getting the Garden Ready for Winter
Plant a pot of radishes, start a leaf pile, save kitchen scraps for compost and help cover plants before a frost.
Toddlers and ages 3 to 6
See the activities ›Practical life and cooking
Everyday work that builds independence: getting dressed, setting the table, pouring and preparing food.
A Montessori Home Environment
Five small changes that let your child do things on their own: a low coat hook, a small shelf, a place in the kitchen and more.
Toddlers and ages 3 to 6
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Cooking Together
Why Casa children help prepare our Thanksgiving feast, and how to try it at your own table.
Toddlers and ages 3 to 6
Read the post ›Language, kindness and encouragement
Words, signs and small acts of kindness, in English and Spanish.
Did You Really Just Say That?
Words to use instead of “Good job!”, in English and Spanish, plus eight baby signs to start with your baby.
Babies, toddlers and ages 3 to 6
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St. Martin’s Day: Kindness Is Something We Do
Casa children celebrate with lanterns and songs. Ideas for practicing kindness at home with your child.
Toddlers and ages 3 to 6
Read the post ›Outings and ideas for babies
Free Family Fun in Austin
Free garden days, storytimes, museum days and holiday lights around Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown, updated every month.
The whole family
See this month’s events ›Infant Nido Room Parent Resources
Ideas and information for families with babies, from 8 weeks old.
Babies and young toddlers
See the resources ›Help grow the Casa garden
Our garden grows with help from Casa families. If you would like to give some of your time, plants, seeds, soil, compost or garden tools, or lend a hand with gardening, it is always appreciated. Let your child's guide or the front office know, or contact us.
From The Casa Shop
Casa clothing and rain gear for muddy garden days, and nap mats for after.
See these activities in our classrooms
Visit Casa and watch children doing real work, from the Infant Nido Room to Primary.
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