If you’re looking for Montessori shelf activities and ideas for preschoolers, here’s a detailed look at what’s currently on our 4-year-old’s work shelf along with some other learning materials we keep available to her in our Montessori-inspired homeschool room. DISCLOSURE: THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS AT NO COST TO YOU. THIS MEANS I MAY RECEIVE …
Are your kids ready to start learning about money or could they use additional practice counting coins? Build number sense and strengthen early math skills by challenging kids to learn how to identify and count coins. This printable Montessori-inspired bundle includes everything you need to give your kids a basic introduction to U.S. coins as …
If you’re looking for some easy and fun things to do outside with your kids this year, here’s a list of some of the best! We’re participating in the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge for the second consecutive year, and this year I thought my kids would also enjoy doing a weekly outdoor challenge related to …
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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 …
