As we get ready to start our school year, I’ve been thinking of ways to make it extra special — something our children can look forward to each year. I’m a big fan of family traditions, and I believe the advent of a new school year is definitely something worth celebrating as our children progress …
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In this post I hope to outline some of the resources our family will be using over the coming years as we begin our Montessori-inspired lower elementary studies. Our oldest daughter is currently 6 years old and, if she were going to traditional school, would be entering the first grade this fall. One of the …
Whether you’re already doing handicrafts with your kids at home or are just getting started, here’s a list of some fun, practical, and creative project ideas that children are sure to love! HAND SEWING Sewing by hand is one of the first handicrafts I introduce to my children, usually between the ages of 2-3 depending …
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Are you a parent or a caregiver unexpectedly homeschooling your children now? Amidst the general uncertainty, it can be doubly stressful thinking about how to educate children at home while also simultaneously keeping up with your own work responsibilities. Anxieties are high, and our children are sure to pick up on them. The absolute best …
Do you enjoy cooking with your children? Or maybe you’d like to start but aren’t sure where to begin? Getting kids involved in the kitchen provides a myriad of benefits: It’s a language-rich environment that will boost your child’s vocabulary and increase other literacy skills, including print awareness and building narratives. Reading and following recipes …
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Maria Montessori believed a child’s environment is vital to fostering independent learning and exploration. According to her, the environment must be prepared to facilitate a child’s freedom of movement and freedom of choice while also meeting their developmental needs. When it came to designing a space for a child, she advocated for the following: A …
I’m a huge supporter of phonics-based instruction when it comes to assisting children on their path to literacy, and for the most part we have followed the Scope & Sequence that Maria Montessori put forth (read more here) and then was later adapted by Muriel Dwyer specifically for the English language. DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS …
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Art is without a doubt one of the most popular activities in our home daily, and the benefits associated with kids having the freedom to engage with creating art are undeniable. Therefore, it’s been important to me to curate a variety of high-quality art mediums to offer our children as part of their education at …
A new year always brings about a desire in me to clean and organize our living spaces. I’ll be tackling the schoolroom over the next week or two as I’ve wanted to swap a few things around and refresh the shelves. I hope to post a complete tour of it by the end of the …
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