How was your week? Otto has been teething, so there hasn't been a lot of sleep going on around here. On a positive note, it's now Spring and the school holidays start next week! Here are a few articles that I've been enjoying.

• If you have a toddler you must read this - and take look at the gorgeous pictures. The Development of the Will: Movement in the 0-3 Year Old Child at Villa di Maria Montessori School. 
• Montessori Basics: What is the Montessori work period? at Bergamo Montessori School. 
• If you are a teacher you might enjoy this, A Day at a Montessori School in Seville at Pequefelicidad. 
• There is a lot to love in this home. Our Montessori Home Through Pictures at My Little Keepers. If you have a toddler you might also like some of their activity ideas. 
• Nature Exploration: what you need to take with you (the best ideas from our Forest Playgroup) at Mothers Abroad. Otis has been attending Forest School once a week and next term Caspar will start too. I can't wait to see what Forest School looks like for a 10-year-old (he is Year 5).
• A sugar-free, children's recipe to try, In the Kitchen - Almond Bread at Our Montesstory.  
• "I know happiness does not come with things. It can come from work and pride in what you do." - a fantastic Gandhi quote at Micheal Olaf. 

You may know that I've been looking for realistic story/picture books about squirrels, something suitable for young babies and toddlers, Amanda left a comment suggesting Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep, and it is the best! It is illustrated by Steven Jenkins, the rhyme is perfect and it captures the mischievous nature of the squirrels very well!

I've included some pictures of Otis' most recent baking adventures just to remind you that baking with children gets easier (he is six and can do all of this independently) but there is still some letting go involved, it's not perfect! (He has a mini bakers subscription, these are hot cross cupcakes for Easter).

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!