I made a new little YouTube Short about the Montessori teacher in me, who genuinely loves an orderly shelf... and the reality of a toy dinosaur turning up where it absolutely does not belong. 😂 Here's the thing: I love Montessori order, but not because everything needs to look perfect. The materials are arranged so a child can see their options, choose something, use it independently, and actually know where to return it. That's the purpose. If the adult's idea of a perfect shelf becomes more important than the child's ability to use the space, we've missed something. Montessori parents and teachers, does your Montessori brain follow you home, too? Here's the Short: https://youtu.be/4cW5h0SsyAg