Why Fewer Toys Might Be the Secret to a Calmer Home
Less Is More: How Simplicity Sparks Focus
Dear Precious Parents,
I once stepped into a playroom so beautifully designed it could’ve starred in a catalog—but within minutes, the children were bouncing from toy to toy, unable to settle. It was overstimulation at its finest.
In our eagerness to give our children everything, we sometimes give them too much. When their environment is bursting with choices, their ability to focus, imagine, and truly engage begins to fray.
Montessori gives us a gentle reminder: children thrive when their world is simple, intentional, and calm.
🌱 Try this at home:
Put out just 4–6 activities.
Rotate toys weekly (not all at once).
Include creative tools like old socks, play dough, and kitchen items.
Observe what your child truly uses—and donate the rest.
You’ll be amazed at how fewer choices can lead to richer play. More focus. Longer attention spans. Happier kids—and a more peaceful you.
✨ Next Newsletter: I’ll share tips on how to get your children to help clean up. Yes, it’s possible—and no, it doesn’t require bribes or begging!
With warmth and gratitude,
Susie
Susie Antonia, is the author of The Montessori Advantage. She is an educator with rich experiences from Canada, England, and the Philippines, who believes children are our future heroes. With decades steeped in the Montessori teaching method, she offers a wealth of practical parenting tips and heartwarming stories from the classroom.
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