BUSY BINS MONTESSORI INSPIRED FOR TODDLERS

[@margaritagerman]

I spent 25+ years teaching high school college and adult. Now I have toddler grandchildren. I am so impressed, from a former teacher. These are well thought out with reasonable objectives. They also keep a clean house, happy kiddos and a less frazzled mama. Kudos.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Margarita. I actually just made an updated version of this a few videos back 🥰

[@yessicar5351]

Omgosh this is the best busy bins to include toys they already have. This is amazing. I am so stressed and tired of cleaning up toys after toys. I will definitely be doing this from now on. I am so amazed.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

So glad you enjoyed the concept!

[@rebeccabarrett1578]

Wish I found this sooner. I've got a 4yr old, 3yr old, 2yr old and due in 6 weeks. They all want to do the same thing at the same time but have different skill levels and when one is very focused on building for example, and the youngest doesnt have that skill yet and is wanting to knock it down.... you can see the meltdowns happening. I love having the kids things separated... and I love the closet of toys. I've downsized my kids things a lot, but it still manages to get all over the house. I think i want to see if this will work for us :)

[@Pirategirl4nightwish]

As a preschool teacher (and mom) I appreciate your busy boxes because they are age appropriate. So many people have videos for busy bins and bags that are not developmentally appropriate for the ages the video is about. Often they are pushing skills like letters and numbers that don’t need to be taught at 2 years old.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Ashley I really appreciate the kind words!

[@wendymallozzi-beane1041]

My baby is now 14! I loved to do things like this with him when he was small! I truly believe it is what has helped him be an honors student all through his school years! You’re a great momma! 💕🌸💕

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

They sure do love it. Wow congratulations to you mama! Thank you so much Wendy that’s so nice to say.

[@angluv1a]

Girl! Every video I'm just wowed, I keep saying "oh, this is the best video", then a new one comes and I say the same thing 🤣 I just love ALL YOUR VIDEOS! Thanks for all these tips and ideas. I have 3 kiddos, All boys! 🧑🏽🧑🏽🧒🏽

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Angela! That’s awesome! 😘

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[@angelcannon922]

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[@bodietitan557]

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[@bodietitan557]

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[@LoveBrandie]

I wish I had implemented more of these things with my youngest two.. I was so young and clueless. I loved on them and snuggled them to pieces, read to them ect but wish I could go back and do MORE. I often feel my first two didn’t get enough of the Mom I am now. These little boxes are so cute and fun 💕

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Awwww miss Brandie you did a good job and you still are. We do the best we can with the cards were dealt! I am proud of you! 😘

[@katherinefielder3415]

I bet your children were so happy though. Busy bins dont make you a better Mum. I bet you did lots of other things with them.

[@pattycak8333]

I love the mess free markers. I cant believe I've never seen the magic light brush. Thanks for sharing your busy bins. I'm always on the lookout for activities for fine motor skills.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

No problem Patty I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@nupurpatwardhan5890]

Watching your video for the first time. I really loved your video. I m a toddler mom and this is very helpful.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

So glad you enjoyed the video and I’m really glad to hear that it was helpful❤️

[@zheiladschmidle2064]

We need a new video from you with new ideas for these! I love that you keep all the toys in one area! We have 5 kiddos!!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

I have some more recent ones. Mostly dollar tree

[@kjperez83]

I sent this video to my mom. She nannies a 4, 3 and 6mth old. This is perfect! Thanks!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Awwww yay that’s awesome thank you so much

[@kmericson15]

Love these ideas! I have a very energetic almost-two-year-old. I'm going to start putting these bins together. Thank you!

[@christinahurley7694]

I need to be more like you 😩 I love your organization and ideas! You’re so smart lady. My parents were never involved in my life besides feeding me, it’s been hard to learn how to put more work into my daughter because no one ever cared enough to work on me. She’s 27 months old and is so smart! I’m determined to buy more learning toys you have listed for her. Also another baby girl due in 3 months! I just recently found you on KZbin looking for Disney land hacks, they are super helpful as well. I went for the first time with my daughter alone while my husband is still deployed. Anyways thank you for the awesome ideas!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

I completely understand Christina. I didn’t really have parents around they cared about teaching me either. I pretty much had to teach myself everything. Good job for doing such a good job with your baby and I know with your future baby. Proud of you for having to do things on your own while your hubby is gone. So glad you’re enjoying the content! 😘

[@jaie2771]

These are really great ideas and am always looking for different ways to keep my toddler entertained. Don't really have a system yet but now that it is warm outside we go outside and he plays with his water activity table. I have filled it with water beads to switch it up and he absolutely loves it. Mom of 3 boys , two teenagers and a toddler so these videos definitely help. Thanks for sharing

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

We have a water table too they absolutely love it. That sounds like so much fun with the water beads will have to try that!

[@hookemtx07]

3️⃣ Boys! 💙 I love this system, Lorna!!! I’ve been purging toys and clothes this week, trying to figure out how to minimize the crazy in this house. The kids don’t play with much of anything when it’s all accessible. I am going to try this rotating system for my toddler and would love to see a video for what you do for your older kids!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Hi Courtney! So glad of the video could be useful to you! It feels so good to purge and get rid of stuff. This system has been working great for us. It really helps with toys around the house. 😘

[@RunwrightReads]

I just found your channel as I was searching ideas for creating busy bins for my daughter so I’m glad to meet you. Thanks for sharing these ideas

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Nice to meet you as well!

[@wreathsandroses]

Thank you for the ideas and the effort you put into your videos and thorough explanations

[@lailzathon]

Iv only watched 8.58 minutes so far but this is one of the best busy boxes videos I’ve seen. Loveeee it

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@ybonnemariano6425]

2 girls 👭 and I love this thanks

[@emmailic7878]

Brilliant video again and so useful xx

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Emma

[@taniaperez5950]

You are a genius !!!!! Love love love this will definitely be doing this for my almost 2 year old thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@vvviiiiiicccc]

Okay I love this!

[@Elsa-bw3bv]

Love it 😍 Your ideas are just awesome 😎 🥰❤️

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Elsa!

[@Cashcarsvideos]

I love love love this💜💜💜 Thanks so much for sharing My biggest challenge right now is entertaining my one year old while I teach my older son🥰

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

So glad you enjoyed the video Lisa! No problem friend! 😘😘😘

[@kimberlyfisher1891]

This is GENIUS 👍😊

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you Kimberly!

[@jessicaholmes5025]

Thank you for the fabulous content! You really create the most informative videos! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Jessica that’s so nice to say!

[@beautifullyblendedtogether]

I have 3 boys, pregnant with #4 (haven’t found out gender yet) We are moving into a new home and I decided my kids won’t have any toys in there room anymore! All to be organized into busy bins! I love it!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Congrats on your big beautiful family! Thats awesome!

[@gitakiss5801]

Great video, this mom of 2 loves your videos

[@mommabear23]

I found your video would love a video for travel busy bins 💜💜💜💜

[@sheenawock6465]

❤️ the video and your personality. So genuine.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Sheena

[@Only1Foz]

Wow! Love the ideas you have. I’m a busy Mum of 5 youngest is nearly 21 months old so will definitely be using some of your ideas of him. You’ve inspired me so much! Thank you. Love from the UK.

[@KUTTAPPITV]

i have found a very interesting superhero game to keep my kids engaged.

[@bmbrown318]

I am so sharing this video with my daughter..such awesome ideas..she started homeschooling my grandbabies this year.. they would love! 4 kids... 12 grandbabies.😍

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much! That’s awesome! Wow I hope I have that many grandbabies someday!

[@bmbrown318]

@@AlwaysLornaMarie they are a blessing🥰🥰🥰

[@jcflute]

This is such of an inspiring video! I was looking for links to some of the products ( particularly the walkawalks( sp?) and the wonder paint. I think my daughter would love those. She's 2.5 and I will definitely be using your video as a reference. Love your Amazon affiliate page. Such great learning tools.

[@soroka186]

Super! Thank you!!

[@jessicaspiller3173]

Omg! I love this! I’m super new ! Plz show me all the things!

[@nancybarreto1858]

Looking at this AGAIN ! And I had to pull out the old paper made flash cards. We have studies tomorrow ! Including baby boy. On my breaks from work (i work from home) I will focus on teaching little by little. Got to keep my kids brains🧠 going !

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Lol love it. So true Nancy!

[@paulinepotts9976]

A million years ago I had the bookshelf with little different color cubbies. I put the picture of what was in the tub on the front of the container. 👫

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Love that!! 😘

[@rebekahmcgaughey3980]

I love this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@xynea03]

I am a new subscriber & I am obsessed with all your videos!! I would like to see how you organize your preschool curriculum or even your preschool & pre k curriculum choices. Super interested in homeschooling & learning activities.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much. The busy Benz is all we do with the toddler’s for now. We don’t do an official preschool. I start with kindergarten. They do a lot of learning and things around the house because they have older siblings. But anytime I do Learning activities I will be sure to post them friend.

[@tabitharainville9089]

This is great 👍 I have my one daughter 😊

[@angelalvarado1661]

I like this gunna have to use some of these ideas in my sons routine busy bins & put into play in our next videos.

[@anuheamontiho8387]

I love this idea! I feel like I’ve been doing these activities with my babies but combining them into one container is genius! So much easier to pull out or take with me when I bring them to my office at work. ❤️❤️ my 4 year old is on summer break from preschool so I copied their “kuleana” chart. Kuleana means responsibility in Hawaiian and it essentially has different chores she can do around the house and since she’s used to this system from school she has fun using it at home.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

That’s a great system thank you so much for sharing friend! Sounds like you have a good and responsible little one 😘😘😘

[@PNW_R.N]

You have lots of good activities! Busy bags/bins are the best. I hate peeled crayons 🖍 too and my son ALWAYS peels them off. He is 4.5 year old. 💖👪

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much. Yasss so annoying! Thanks for sharing Jess!

[@gaganbansal9526]

My son is 17 months old. great ideas for him to keep him busy😊 thank you so much 😘 .he puts everything in his mouth .what ideas for sensory bin for him?

[@zheiladschmidle2064]

We need a new busy bin video! :)

[@kandiskanexo]

I shared this with the moms on my VIPKIDs group cause this is such good advice.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Awwww thank you so much!

[@brendaalbright8451]

Great ideas!!! Thank you!

[@nancybarreto1858]

Same like you ! 4 ! 👫👭 3 girls, 1 boy ! 🤪

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Yayyyy I salute you mommy of four! Is your boy easier or are your girls? My girls are so much easier in my house.

[@nancybarreto1858]

@@AlwaysLornaMarie I would say my boy. My girls are a HANDFUL. They're so sassy 🤣 But they each have their moments. I think my boy is easier because he's the baby and the only boy and entertains himself with literally ANYTHING. He's 2, so his "terrible twos" are more explorative than anything. And I have no idea why I'm agreeing to my husband's proposal, but we may try for another baby next year 🤣🤣 As if I don't have enough now 😂🤭

[@marilynramirez2510]

This was a great video I have a 3 month old and I live in a small house and I am looking for ideas on how to store his toys and keep our place looking clean. I can’t wait to do this it is perfect! Thank you 🙏

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Glad you enjoyed the video Marilyn! Congrats on your new baby!

[@marilynramirez2510]

Always Lorna Marie thank you being new mom is crazy but also awesome and your videos are so much help with organizing things I need for my little guy.

[@tiffanykimes4618]

I wish I wod would have seen this video a few years ago. I have a 3yr old and 4yr old. Girl all they do is is get in trouble together. Its almost like im yelling more then I should. Im definitely gonna get started on this whole entire system this week.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

So glad you enjoyed the video Tiffany! Good luck and let me know how it turns out

[@EYEAMROYALTY]

Love it!!! 🥰 👶🏽👶🏽 Thanks for the great info!!

[@nikkigreen7190]

Omg yes im ready to see the big kids edition i dont have a system my babies are 9 & 11 and my oldest 2 are in high school!👫🏿👬🏾

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

OK coming soon! I salute you fellow mommy of four 😘

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot74]

Five boys for just me! But 7 kids altogether between myself and my husband.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Wow that’s awesome I love it Michelle! I would have two more if I could.

[@kb9522]

Wow love this wish I had an extra closet to do it exactly like you but I’m gonna definitely take some ideas and I’ll definitely be investing in a mat like that (I cut open a garbage bag on the kitchen floor for her sensory time and I definitely don’t do it enough but she knows only in the bag ) 👶🏻

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

That’s a great idea friend! Thank you for commenting!

[@christinamorton2415]

This was such a helpful video thank you so much for this ❤️❤️

[@pamdleve]

I'm sure your children are learning to be so organized.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

They are sure learning how to do chores LOL. Thank you for commenting Pam 😘

[@shirleyleija9794]

When using the alphabet flashcards the Montessori method stresses the sounds the letters make, before teaching the name of the letter.

[@RunwrightReads]

One little girl for my family 👶

[@dessjanayy]

This is perfect! So organized!! Can I ask where you got the plastic bags to keep the stuff in?

[@allthingsmari87]

TFS! So useful for my neices and nephews.

[@xKellogsx]

be great if you included where you got these toys from. love the bead and rod toy.

[@ednanazare8040]

I dont have kids yet but was so interesting to watch and great to gather ideas for the future. Never heard of the busy bin. Are these the only toys your kids get on that day? Do they not sometimes want to play with something from another box? How do you handle that? BTW love all your vídeos!! Subscribed recently and just love your organization ideas! Sending love from Portugal

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Hi there Edna! Yes to keep clutter and toys from being overbearing around the house they only get to play with the one box. If they get bored we can always play outside or watch a movie. At the end of the video I showed my toy closet there was some bins at the very top. I sometimes switch it out if I feel it’s necessary. Every few months I will rotate things. Thanks for watching!

[@tinaanderson7812]

My family has 7 children! Lucky number seven was born 1/1/21!🌺

[@DianaGonzalez-gl5ho]

This is amazing!!! 🤩

[@phuongphan-mcmanamna3781]

Amazing how that’s all the toys your kids have. How do you deal with new toys from birthdays and Christmas?

[@mrsgipson18]

Absolutely love it 😍

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much

[@jasminegonzalez447]

New subscriber 😍 here for it😍

[@wendymilne-emslie8329]

I love this video ❤️ thank you for sharing this idea. We are just about to go into our third year homeschooling and I have 2 little boys of (17 months and 6) this idea will be great for them. I also have 3 teens and a 21 year old and some days I feel as though I'm loosing my mind 😂 Where did you get the stick pattern toy please? X

[@gloinchicity3327]

1️⃣ this would have been so useful back when my son was smaller. He is now 21 going on 22. I will def be sharing this with my mom since she has a at home daycare. Thanks love, oh and my amazon stuff came in, omg it’s even cuter in person! I’ll have to take a pic and post it on IG for ya I’ll tag u on it. I’m going to get more stuff :) thanks hon! 1️⃣

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Oh that’s awesome thank you so much Miss Gloria! They’ll always be our babies won’t they

[@gina4808]

Just found your channel!! You are so pretty and love these ideas!! 🥰

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Awwww thank you so much Gina!

[@Loribelle]

Love love this video! Please make more ideas. :)

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Naomirose86]

Great video thanks, watched a few now... Just what I've been looking for, my little one is 20 months, she's currently in the habit of throwing Everything, even when I say no, stop, umpting times! Please tell me it's just a fase...any advice on that?.... For that reason I'm wanting to start what you've shown in the video...in the process of trying to sort out her toys, and decluttering, but my house is so small hardly any storage, but moving in the future so hopefully that won't be such an issue 🤞.... I plan on having most of stuff put away, apart from books , and the things I put in the box.... Where do I leave this box, out for her to have access?...I'm curious do you pick certain times of the day to do some of the things that's in the box with your little ones? .... Also I'd love to know if you allow much tv time? If so how much and what time of day...I'm a single mother and it seems lately the tv is the only distraction sometimes for me to get anything done...I really don't like how much tv she's getting, hence why I'm really wanting to get started with your busy bin system..... Thanks 😊

[@Naomirose86]

?? 😬

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Yes we allowed to time but I definitely try to do learning shows mixed in. Are used to limit TV time but I don’t anymore. However much TV time it takes to occupy them while I’m teaching my older children. It depends on board with that I don’t wanna put a cap on it. I see you have to do what’s works for your family. Honestly I wouldn’t feel bad. If you can put on things that teach a lesson or are more educational they can absolutely learn from TV and videos. I don’t like to have the world tell me what my kids should be doing. No mom guilt here lol. Good luck with everything and sorry it took so long for me to message you back I just went back to reference this video and saw your comment.

[@xochitloch3054]

We love you

[@ceebee5843]

5 adult children, 7 grandchildren, 34 preschool children as a certified teacher. (Just went from 2nd grade back to preschool for the next coming year)

[@eyecandie2004]

I have small sand treys for my toddler with kinetic sand and regular sand with small toys in them.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

I love that idea thanks for sharing. We love kinetic sand

[@amberclue8936]

Love this video!! Giving me great ideas for my 2 year old and how to prepare for when my 4 month old gets older. What size bins did you use?

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

So glad you enjoyed the video Amber!

[@alinamillard5883]

Where did you get your mesh bags? Those are great!

[@kjperez83]

Amazing!!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Krystal

[@amers2789]

Girl! You need more subscribers! You just got one more today 😉 Oh and my emoji is 2️⃣

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Awwww thank you so much. That means a lot!

[@michellemendez2663]

Love your channel.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you so much Michelle!

[@snoweerose]

Where do you put the bins? Where do you get the items in the bins? & where do you get the books?Great ideas!!!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Thank you Linda. I put them in a toy closet you will see a clip of it at the very end of the video. Most of them are from Amazon there’s a link for my Amazon products in t most of them are from Amazon there’s a link for all the products it’s one link for everything. I also get some stuff from the dollar store.

[@michellewandell7816]

Love this! Come help me! Haha! I have 4 kids! 9, 6 2, and 10 months!

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

LOL Michelle I completely understand! Ring multiples gets crazy

[@Virgoae]

Hey! Just found tour videos and thank you so much for all your tips! However, i tried to click on your amazon link buy it doesn’t work? It says something about the page not being active.

[@angelastompanato]

How about kinetic sand for one of the sensory bins? I love to play with that myself and I’m 37 haha or now they have play doh or slime with little things inside like buttons and stuff and the kids have to find them and pull them out. I’ve seen occupational therapists use that at work.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Those are all great suggestions thanks for sharing Angela. We love all those things! We play with those after school time. 😘

[@BUSBUNNY3]

I have 1 fur baby. No human kids yet but hopefully soon.

[@LoisTenn]

I don't have children of my own, but I know people who have and I interact with alot of them and it came to mind that I would like to gift them some Busy Bins/Bags to help with keeping the little ones busy

[@kjdeGroot3]

What size bin/tub do you use? Where did you purchase them? Thanks.

[@yoohplusmebestie]

Keep it up girl! We are addicted 💋😉 Can I ask how old you are? You mentioned in a video you were a 90s kid.

[@inessa255]

Did she link where she gets the actual boxes from

[@gabrielledulan]

Oookkuurrr!! Love it!! Ok so is this what you do while you homeschool your older ones?? What did you do when you had babies 10 month old? 😬 💜💜

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Yaass. Something different for them to do every day. It’s definitely a challenge entertaining these two little monsters. I would just have a large playpen area lots of snacks and lots of toys.

[@sherilmiller2165]

Good stuff

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

Yaayyy

[@WhattheFatisHappening]

What do you call the screw toy that falls on the pole? The far brain toy?

[@sallymay6767]

Where did you get the zipper storage bags?

[@filipag4092]

Can I be like you? #momboss Thank you so much! Amazing content. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@esmeraldasantiago1697]

What bin size do you use? I can’t find it on your store front.

[@saraeaton297]

Where do you get these plastic bins? How big are they?

[@sallymay6767]

I cant find the items you talked abt in this video in your links below? Help!

[@kceyoetman5436]

🙂

[@caitlinmohnike6729]

What are those jars for the sensory things? Didnt see it on the amazon list.

[@AlwaysLornaMarie]

They are from The dollar tree.