Routine For Our Montessori Home Preschool - Montessori Nature Printables

It is not a secret that the child needs stability in life in order to feel secure. Order in life creates inner order and peace, something that lays the foundation for successful learning, smooth transitions, and a happy kid. One of the first tasks for homeschoolers is to establish their own rhythm and set up a daily schedule that is the backbone of the whole process.

Establishing a routine for our Montessori homeschooling days was the best thing I could have done for my young Montessori preschooler.

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I cannot stress hard enough how life-changing it was to set up a daily and weekly schedule. It may be obvious for some, but I did not expect it to have such a dramatic impact on our lives. Parenting, house chores, preparation, planning, homeschooling, doing family, etc.

The list just never stops growing. However, finding our own rhythm made it all much more fulfilling. I had an inner battle for a while thinking that routine might do more harm than good. I thought that it would somehow limit and restrict my child and confine her play into a box. We all know how essential play for the whole child’s development is. But was I wrong? Creativity and imaginative play simply exploded!

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Here is what I did

1. Set my priorities.

spiritual life
physical well-being
learning/exploring/discovery time
nature
playtime
nutrition
household

2. Restricted screen time to weekends and holidays only

Here is what I did NOT do

Pack my child’s life with extracurricular activities.

A funny story: we were very fortunate to attend one of the drama classes for preschool children which my kid truly enjoyed. She was singing all the way home songs they learned there. However, when I asked her if she would like to go back, she replied in her direct honest style: “ I want to play, mama“.. Sure, my darling, you are free to do just that.

Our Montessori Homeschool Daily Schedule

Exercise – “Brain Gym” ~ 10 min
Prayer – Quiet time ~ 15 min
Montessori Work cycle ~ 2 hours
Lunch
Rest time
Outdoor/ Free Play

morning routine for our children

As parents, we all cherish those quiet morning moments spent with our children, especially after breakfast and chores are completed. One of our favorite activities is taking a walk, bike ride or going for a swim together, a simple yet profound routine that offers numerous benefits. Did you know that sunlight exposure enhances melatonin production, aiding in better sleep for your little ones at night? This is just one way our morning exercise set them up for a successful day. Additionally, the physical movement during our stroll stimulates brain activity and enhances cognitive function. As their heart rates increase, blood flows to the brain, bringing much-needed oxygen and nutrients that promote neural connections, which in turn improve focus, memory, and overall learning. After our invigorating exercise, children begin their learning and transition into a more settled state by listening to relaxing classical music, which has been shown to further calm their minds and create a peaceful environment for learning. This combination of movement in the morning sun followed by soothing melodies helps prepare our children for a productive session of discovery and growth. By incorporating these mindful practices into our routine, we’re fostering not just better sleep but also enriched, harmonious learning experiences.

Once a week we take our Montessori classroom outdoors. I plan a couple of Montessori learning activities to do in nature that are relevant to the child’s interests and our program.

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We dedicate one day a week to meetups and playdates with dear friends and do social activities, like group music sessions. This is when being a part of a local church community is so valuable.

Our Montessori Work Cycle consists of

practical life activities (including preparing snacks)
work that is chosen by my young student
new presentations
storytime
calendar
rhyme/ singing
art activities

At the end of the week, we take time to tidy up our shelves, Miss A does dusting, we swap books, and plan new activities together for the next week.
Everywhere we go, we make it our learning playground.