One of my readers asked me to share ideas on how to Montessori in a caravan. Though I have yet to find any information dedicated directly to the subject, I have written a post on Montessori Space at Home before and I have found a few great resources on how to Montessori in a tiny space.

How to Set Up a Montessori Space at Home from Living Montessori Now.

Setting up a Montessori space at home is something any parent can do – because it can be designed to fit any home and any family. A Montessori space is especially helpful for toddlers and preschoolers, but it’s helpful at the elementary level as well.

Setting Up a Small Montessori Space
For many families and grandparents, a small Montessori space will be ideal. I know that’s my plan for when I have grandkids. The two essentials for me would be a child-sized table and chair(s) and a low shelving unit for materials. I would also save a low kitchen cupboard for a child’s food-preparation utensils and dishes.

Small Space Montessori Setup: Introduction and Entryway from Trillium Montessori

Montessori Setup in a Small Space
The Montessori Method is versatile in so many beautiful ways. The world is the classroom and even a small space can be used to engage young learners. I would love to show you some of the ways we have our small space Montessori setup with Montessori At Home Mondays five part series. Check back each Monday in the month of September where I will give you a tour of our small space Montessori setup.

Small Space Montessori Setup: Kitchen and Wrap Up from Trillium Montessori

When doing Montessori homeschool setup in a small space everything you have gets used in multiple ways. Often I perched on a stool next to this table to be with the kids are their level. They had so much pride in being able to complete tasks with ease because of the smaller size materials. I would encourage you to make a table a priority in your setup.

Small Space Montessori Setup: Kitchen and Wrap Up from How We Montessori

Getting his materials from a kitchen drawer. He also has the drawer above this one for his other/baking materials. While we were travelling we really missed him having access to his own kitchen materials and food. I think I heard a million times ‘I’m hungry’ ‘I’m thirsty’. We rarely hear this at home as he can fix these things for himself.

Small Space Montessori Setup: Kitchen and Wrap Up from How We Montessori

This space is a great example of order. Notice how there aren’t too many things in the drawer, it’s not overcrowded, every item can be found with a quick look and there is a specific place for everything. I also love the towel taped on the bottom of the drawer…

Montessori Home Spaces: Tips Room by Room from Racheous Lovable Learning

For those just starting out with Montessori at home, I thought I would share some advice for organising their environment. There are several things to think about each space and room in the home. I hope I can share how to best set up your home to facilitate independence. This is primarily applicable to the younger years.

Camping items that are usefull for storage and practical life activities

Camp cover spice rack

These spice racks are perfect for storing your small items, such as tongs, tweezers, small bottles, ziplock bags with pompoms, etc.

Whitmor clip and drip hanger with 26 clips

Pixie has one of these that she uses when she is helping me hang up the laundry outside. They are perfect for small cloths, socks, etc.
Natural Instincts 3 tier deluxe cupboard

These canvas cupboards are easy to assemble and fold away when they are not in use. There are 3 shelves that can house your little one’s trays. On the side is a small pouch perfect for storing small items that can be used with the trays. The top can house a bigger items that do not fit on the shelves.

Natural Instincts 4 Shelf Folding Cupboard

These canvas cupboards are easy to assemble and fold away when they are not in use. There are 4 shelves that can house your little one’s trays. The top can house several bigger items that do not fit on the shelves.