Welcome to Montessori Nature! We are dedicated to supporting educators and parents to raise compassionate, independent, and inquisitive children who love learning and cherish the natural world. Our goal is to provide practical and effective tools, resources, and strategies to help educators and parents:
- Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Develop a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom
- Foster empathy, compassion, and kindness towards all living beings
- Cultivate a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world
- Support independence, self-confidence, and self-directed learning
- Nurture a sense of responsibility towards the environment and its well-being
Through this blog, community and printables store, we aim to inspire and support educators and parents in their journey to raise children who are not only knowledgeable but also kind-hearted, curious, and environmentally conscious. Our resources are designed to be adaptable to various educational settings and age groups from 3-9 years old, making it easy for you to implement them in your daily teaching or parenting routine. At Montessori Nature, we believe that every child has the potential to become a force for positive change in the world.
Hello, I am Anastasia – the founder of Montessori Nature. I am passionate about my Christian faith and Russian cultural heritage. I am also passionate about all things Montessori and nature – authenticity, diversity, connection and hands-on explorations.
I am an early childhood teacher with 10 years of experience working in a Montessori classroom. Now I am a homeschooling mother of three. My goal is to support fellow educators and parents and help foster a love of learning and independence in their young students and children.
I am not a stranger to the challenges parents face when they first begin to homeschool their children. I began raising my children with Montessori principles at heart from the very start. I stepped into a Montessori classroom at the age of 17 for the first time and never looked back.
Second-generation teacher, I was brought up in a Siberian school in Russia that at the time was called “experimental”. Located in the forest, with a lake, acres of wild forest for students to call their playground, innovative teachers, international summer camps, and eleven students per classroom, it could not be any further away from traditional education. At twenty years of age, with a university degree under my belt, I pursued my passion for intentional travel. I continued to study in Europe and volunteered to work with underprivileged children in Russia. Later I pursued my desire to continue working with children and got official teaching degree. I completed post-grad in Early Childhood in Australia and worked at the American Montessori preschool classroom in Russia and Montessori Children’s House in Australia. I also had a blast volunteering in a childcare center in the US and spent an unforgettable summer in the woods of Montana working as a counselor in a Summer camp.
When working as a teacher, I struggled to find the time to create educational printables for my students. But when when I did make them, those materials were very helpful. Once I transitioned to becoming a stay-at-home mum, I decided to share my passion, experience, and knowledge regarding the Montessori method and parenting moments. I started making printables inspired by 10 years of experience working in a Montessori environment.
