Crafted of beautiful and durable Baltic Birch, Sprout\u2019s Montessori Floor Beds keep your child\u2019s mattress off the ground preventing mildew underneath. Simple to assemble without any tools, these tension-lock beds are easy to put together and disassemble, storing flat for moving or storing for future use.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Sprout Montessori Floor Bed is convertible allowing you to use it low to the ground for infants and toddlers, and simply flip it over for older children and teens. With a 250-pound weight limit, mom and dad can even comfortably snuggle up with their little ones, easily transitioning those co-sleeping babies into their own bed.<\/p>\n

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2<\/span>Neutral or Natural Decor<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Montessori education incorporates core values of respect, peaceful living, and sustainability. Children in a Montessori environment are taught respect not only for themselves and for others, but for all living things. Thus, keeping in line with that concept, muted, natural or neutral tones are important in designing a Montessori bedroom.<\/p>\n
Read More: My Pledge to Peace and Positivity in the New Year<\/h5>\n
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Colors and shades that induce calm, serenity and tranquility are all acceptable and encouraged. Young children process or absorb everything through their senses, thus in a bedroom where children should be relaxed and peaceful the color scheme will help in keeping with this concept.<\/p>\n
Soft cozy blankets, mattresses, or rugs can help to impart this sense of peace and quiet, but remember to keep it simple. Natural items, easy to care for plants, simple hanging mobiles and more, can both engage and soothe your child making their bedroom a haven in our otherwise overstimulating world.<\/p>\n
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3<\/span>Keep it Simple<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Also known as a child-centric environment, everything in a well-prepared Montessori environment, whether that be a bedroom, playroom, or classroom, should reflect beauty, simplicity, and order. That said, think minimally when planning out your child\u2019s Montessori bedroom, especially since many children\u2019s bedrooms are smaller in size already. Keep the decor at a minimum, stay away from oversized chairs, cushions or toyboxes, and only provide enough toys or activities to engage and stimulate your child, not overwhelm them.<\/p>\n
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Simple bins or baskets are a great way to store books or small toys, but this doesn\u2019t mean you should provide an entire wall unit with overflowing bins of toys. Children get easily overstimulated in messy playrooms or bedrooms which not only leads to meltdowns but impedes rather than enhances their learning and enjoyment.<\/p>\n
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Simplicity is designing your child\u2019s bedroom intentionally, rather than using their space as storage for all of their worldly possessions. Rotate out toys and books on a regular basis<\/strong>, keeping the rest in storage bins. This will not only keep it simple, but your child will actually play with and enjoy the toys or activities provided instead of dumping every bin, basket, and box on the floor with no sense of purpose.<\/p>\n
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4<\/span>Allow for Accessibility<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Remember that you are creating a bedroom for your child. Make sure that you are creating a safe, well-designed space that actually allows your little one access to their things.<\/p>\n
Pictures should be hung low enough for the child to see and enjoy, books and toys should be readily accessible, not placed out of reach at an adult-only level, and furnishings, such as their Montessori floor bed should be at the correct height for the child\u2019s age and size so that they can climb in and out alone, safely.<\/p>\n
Read More: Starting Montessori Education Young With Monti Kids Subscription Box<\/h5>\n
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Plan placement of furnishings such as seating, ottomans, or shelving such that the child can utilize these items themselves as much as possible, with little to no adult intervention. Consider attaching shelves or bookcases, even if low height, to the wall for safety, especially if you have a budding climber.<\/p>\n
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Place a low string or board with clothespins or clips for hanging the child\u2019s artwork.<\/li>\n
Place low hanging fiber\/yarn art that stimulates the child\u2019s senses.<\/li>\n
Decorate with floor plants that are child safe and allow the child to water the plants and dust the leaves.<\/li>\n
Hang mobiles or other movable items above the child\u2019s bed at an angle they can enjoy.<\/li>\n
Place activities or lessons on a shelf, low ottoman or table at the child\u2019s level and sufficiently spaced so they can see what is available to them.<\/li>\n
Rather than using a traditional bookcase either use a child\u2019s forward-facing bookshelf or place books in baskets around the room for easy access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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5<\/span>Provide for Free Play<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Montessori education encourages independence, freedom of choice and active play. As such, providing space and activities for free play is an integral part of designing a Montessori bedroom. A Montessori approach allows a child to discover the world through hands-on experiences that promote enthusiasm and curiosity for learning.<\/p>\n
Children need to feel at home in their own room.<\/strong> This needs to be their space where they can sleep, play, and interact with their world in the way they so choose.<\/p>\n
Montessori believes that play is a child\u2019s work and that children learn through play and through their interactions with their peers. While some believe Montessori is actually opposed to play in the sense that Montessori curriculums do not include pretend or imaginative play which is true, it simply depends on one\u2019s interpretation or definition of what play is. If one considers play as what one wants to do as opposed to what one is obligated to do<\/em><\/strong>, then a Montessori environment meets these standards.<\/p>\n
Read More: Raising Children with Respect<\/h5>\n
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Read More: The Importance of Physical Play<\/h5>\n
When designing a Montessori inspired bedroom, parents should seek quality over quantity when it comes to toys and activities. Children in a Montessori classroom may spend hours on the same lesson because they are actually delving into the work and learning different concepts each time they complete what to an adult may seem to be the same task. Thus, providing a few high-quality Montessori toys in your child\u2019s room will be sufficient for hours of open-ended play.<\/p>\n
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A child\u2019s bedroom is frequently the only place in the home that they get to really call their own, even if shared with a sibling. It is the place where they will store their treasures, spend late nights whispering with their brother or sister, and rest their little heads when the weight of the world seems so BIG. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
A bedroom is a haven. It is meant to be a comfy, cozy, warm and welcoming space where one can simply relax and let their cares dissipate; this applies to both children and adults. By creating a Montessori bedroom with Montessori floor beds, furnishings, and toys that both fit your child perfectly and induce a sense of calm and serenity in their very own space you are parenting with both love and respect for your little ones.<\/p>\n
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