My 21 month old was suddenly so fussy and I could not get anything done because she would crawl all over me and whine. Once I finally got into her toy room and organized it and made things more accessible for her, she has been in such a better mood. I went Montessori style. I got rid of / stored 70% of the toys and thoughtfully picked toys that I thought she would truly enjoy playing with. I also bought a few more things to supplement. I hope to do a rotation in 2 months or so. She will now happily go play in her toy room for hours and I can be in the next room doing laundry or cooking dinner or working etc without having a grumpy child literally climbing up me like I am a tree. She was just bored and while she has always had a play room with countless toys (mostly hand me downs and gifts), it was not organized in a way she could navigate well and probably overwhelming for her.
I love hearing stories like this! So often simplifying things can make our life so much easier, and it works the same for our children! I’m so glad you a solution that worked for your little one!
Hi! I’m so glad you found this video helpful! It is so exciting to “meet” people from other countries! I love that Montessori brings so many different countries and cultures together!
Thanks for posting this video! Your playrooms look great and I LOVE your idea of using netting on your railings to keep balls, etc. from falling downstairs! Where did you find/buy the netting? My 2-year-old loves throwing things down our stairs and the cardboard boxes that I put up on one side of our railings are always falling down. I would love to copy your idea!
Hi Heidi! Thank you so much for your comment! The railing covers have been great for keeping all the toys and balls from going downstairs! Here is link to the one we have: amzn.to/2WITl0R
Oh man, the one hanging on the wall? That is very old, I believe I found it at TJ Maxx long before I had kids. I did see some similar at target this year!
This is the shelf we are using. It is two Kallax shelves together: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-80275887/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7pKFBhDUARIsAFUoMDZtq4JK-DY4WCuDUd4oA3eNACsAPhry9PwxjgSdZf2LlP-YAqpCHroaAoWnEALw_wcB
Where is your playroom located in your house? I'm new to Montessori, I'm trying to set up a play room, however, I only have space in a spare room or in my basement. I have a 20 month old. He doesn't really play if I leave the room.
Our playroom is on our first floor, but it isn’t connected to our living room/kitchen. It is technically the “office”. My boys don’t play in there without me either. They mostly follow me around all day and I try to include them in the things I’m doing (to their ability). Our playroom has days were it is totally neglected and we do more outside play or other things. Now that my oldest is 3 he will play alone in there for a little while, but my 15 month old is always right by my side. Hope that helps! I would put their playroom wherever you think it’s best for your home! There really isn’t a right or wrong place, whatever works best for your family, but totally normal for them not to play without you in there at 20 months. I also set up small activities in the kitchen if I need to get things done, that way they are near me, but still playing somewhat independently.
Hi Bryan! My boys love it! They LOVE climbing and jumping on furniture, so this has be a great addition to our play space! I highly recommend for anyone with kids who like to jump, climb or build forts.
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I absolutely love how you decorated both rooms! It really looks like a home filled with lots of love and learning
Thank you!! We are blessed that this house has so much space for play! 💕
Don’t get rid of the train table. It can be a play table for other play like cars, figures, animals, Lego, etc.
Oh yes not getting rid of it, I meant just moving it somewhere else so we would have more room to move in the loft. But definitely keeping it!!
My 21 month old was suddenly so fussy and I could not get anything done because she would crawl all over me and whine. Once I finally got into her toy room and organized it and made things more accessible for her, she has been in such a better mood. I went Montessori style. I got rid of / stored 70% of the toys and thoughtfully picked toys that I thought she would truly enjoy playing with. I also bought a few more things to supplement. I hope to do a rotation in 2 months or so. She will now happily go play in her toy room for hours and I can be in the next room doing laundry or cooking dinner or working etc without having a grumpy child literally climbing up me like I am a tree. She was just bored and while she has always had a play room with countless toys (mostly hand me downs and gifts), it was not organized in a way she could navigate well and probably overwhelming for her.
I love hearing stories like this! So often simplifying things can make our life so much easier, and it works the same for our children! I’m so glad you a solution that worked for your little one!
Great idea with the mesh to catch the toys!
Love your area. My daughter loves our Montessori playroom. The loft area is such a fun extra space for them.
Thank you! We've been enjoying the loft space a lot!
Girl you did yo thang!! Okkk I luv it
Thank you!
Tara, love what you did with the boys' playroom! Beautiful environment... Montessori is the way!
Greetings from Sunny South Florida!🌞
Thank you!!!
Really love your channel. Thanks so much for showing how this can be done in a realistic way.
Thank you! 💕
Aww loved watching this. I have a 7 year old girl and have just uploaded a playroom tour on my channel. It's great looking at other people's too 😊
I love watching playroom tours too. I’ll check yours out! Thank you for the support!
You did wonderfully setting up this playroom. Thank you for showing us
Thank you!!!
Beautiful space! Where are the let's play and alphabet pillows from, please?
Those are from the target dollar spot a few seasons ago, unfortunately can’t link them :(
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you!!
Love this video! It’s given me so many great ideas. I have a 2yo and 4yo. We are from London, England 🙂
Hi! I’m so glad you found this video helpful! It is so exciting to “meet” people from other countries! I love that Montessori brings so many different countries and cultures together!
Love this video!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for watching and commenting!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for posting this video! Your playrooms look great and I LOVE your idea of using netting on your railings to keep balls, etc. from falling downstairs! Where did you find/buy the netting? My 2-year-old loves throwing things down our stairs and the cardboard boxes that I put up on one side of our railings are always falling down. I would love to copy your idea!
Hi Heidi! Thank you so much for your comment! The railing covers have been great for keeping all the toys and balls from going downstairs! Here is link to the one we have: amzn.to/2WITl0R
@@TaraWilloughby Many thanks for providing the link and for taking the time to reply! Merry Christmas to you and your family! :-)
@@heidingonga9511 Merry Christmas to you as well!!
Was hoping you were going to mention the wooden tree advent calendar! 🎄 can you link where it’s from? 😍♥️💚
Oh man, the one hanging on the wall? That is very old, I believe I found it at TJ Maxx long before I had kids. I did see some similar at target this year!
@@TaraWilloughby thank you! Hoping to find something I can use for more than just one year 😊
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What is the name of the shelf? I found two in ikea different sizes!! This would be perfect for my sons playroom! ♥️
This is the shelf we are using. It is two Kallax shelves together: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-80275887/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7pKFBhDUARIsAFUoMDZtq4JK-DY4WCuDUd4oA3eNACsAPhry9PwxjgSdZf2LlP-YAqpCHroaAoWnEALw_wcB
@@TaraWilloughby have you attached these shelves to the wall? Are they secure?
Where is your playroom located in your house? I'm new to Montessori, I'm trying to set up a play room, however, I only have space in a spare room or in my basement. I have a 20 month old. He doesn't really play if I leave the room.
Our playroom is on our first floor, but it isn’t connected to our living room/kitchen. It is technically the “office”. My boys don’t play in there without me either. They mostly follow me around all day and I try to include them in the things I’m doing (to their ability). Our playroom has days were it is totally neglected and we do more outside play or other things. Now that my oldest is 3 he will play alone in there for a little while, but my 15 month old is always right by my side. Hope that helps! I would put their playroom wherever you think it’s best for your home! There really isn’t a right or wrong place, whatever works best for your family, but totally normal for them not to play without you in there at 20 months. I also set up small activities in the kitchen if I need to get things done, that way they are near me, but still playing somewhat independently.
Hi! Love your play spaces💙
Where did you get the netting for your stairs/loft? We are making our lift a play space too!
Hi! Thank you for your comment! Here is the link for the railing net: amzn.to/3tdUqwN
@@TaraWilloughby thank you!
So helpful thank you
I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I love those road tracks that you can put together like train tracks. What brand are they? I couldn’t quite hear in the video.
They are the guidecraft wooden car roads!
Love it
Also, the season activity sheet you have framed
Here is the winter activity poster:
Hmm it isn’t letting me past the Etsy link. It is from a shop called ThrArtistsFamily
Thanks happy holidays
How do the kids like the Nugget?
Hi Bryan! My boys love it! They LOVE climbing and jumping on furniture, so this has be a great addition to our play space! I highly recommend for anyone with kids who like to jump, climb or build forts.
2:32 I like that😍💋 💝💖❤️