Next on our Montessori home tour (for our first home post on the big boys room, go here), I thought I would share some current snaps of our toddlers room.
This is the space that our independent and determined Ignatius inhabits, at two years old. We keep this space very simple. So, for example, even when he pulls all of his clothing out of his wardrobe, it is easy to straighten up in a few minutes. We usually do this together a few times a week when necessary.
Ignatius has primarily been in a floor bed from birth, and has, for the most part, been a really natural sleeper. Currently, he is in the habit of finding himself some extra toys to bring to his room every nap time, such as the bin of cars or a basket of play food from the playroom. As Montessori parents, we respect and allow for the child to decide when he is ready for sleep, and love how this encourages him to feel, in general, really relaxed about sleep.
I've shared about the floor bed before, if you would like to read more.
Today I wanted to share some of what I believe to be key elements to a Montessori toddler bedroom:
- low bed that they can get into, and out of, on their own
- bedding that is easy to straighten
- wardrobe or dresser they can reach for independent dressing
- hooks for hanging bags, sweaters, a bath towel
- low artwork
- aspects of beauty which make the room feel welcoming
- simple materials for independent play when the child is not asleep
- books for the child to look at
- all electrical sockets made safe
- cords out of reach/fixed
- furniture secured
- a place for everything so that everything can easily be put in its place
- a little bit of empty space
Ignatius' room has his bed (bed similar to the one we have), with a small pillow (toddler sized pillow) and Ikea duvet set (Toddler bedding) that I really love for how easy it is for him to make.
He has the Ikea LATT table (this one looks amazing), and usually I'll have a few books or a material living there. Currently we have this big basket to hold his stuffed animals, which are all MIA in these particular photos.
He has his child-sized wardrobe, which we picked up off Facebook marketplace. On top we have a lamp, a few of his favourite books (which are daily stashed in his backpack on his bed), and a few toys or materials.
Next to his bed, a simple shelf houses our toy barn (play barn), a basket of Schleich farm animals (or this set), and a truck and trailer.
His artwork, all thrifted aside from the embroidered landscape that I made him, are all fixed to the wall with liquid nails which was necessary because he was in the habit of taking them down.
The high shelf holds a few decorative items, as well as a few rotated toys (like Playmobil), and above this is the alcove where the rotated toy bins are kept. His closet is extra house storage, and is latched at the top.
Lastly, his rug was a garage sale find, and it has definitely stood up to the challenge of being a toddler's rug. It has gone through the wash several times and come out as good as new.
And there we have it, my friends - our toddler's Montessori-friendly bedroom. If there is anything else you would like me to elaborate on, I'd be happy to hear from you.
God bless,
Olivia Fischer
I just love that bed, totally Adorable! Is his closet the green drawers? Then I'd love to see a snap of the inside. I'm always interested in how others organise kids clothes.
ReplyDeleteIt is great he is a natural sleeper and also that he sleeps to sleep alone in his own room, wow!