For children in the first plane of development (typically ages 3-6), Maria Montessori emphasizes concrete, hands-on learning to make abstract concepts easier to understand as they grow older. WHAT IS A LINEAR CALENDAR? A linear calendar is one way to help make the passage of time more concrete for children. Since it visually displays the …
While selecting which books to read to children will vary from family to family and is largely subjective, if you’re familiar with Maria Montessori and her educational pedagogy then you’ll most likely be aware she advocated against exposing children in the first plane of development, typically ages 0-6 years old, to magical and/or fantastical elements. …
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Let me preface this by saying I’m not much of a planner. That’s why when it comes to homeschooling, I really try to keep it as simple as possible. One of the things I’ve found most helpful with organizing our Montessori-inspired homeschool is using visual progress sheets rather than a fixed day-to-day checklist. I created …
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If you’re looking for a fun cultural geography activity and have a child who loves to draw and create, these free printable flag-making cards should be a huge hit! Don’t have time to download and print the flag cards right now? Be sure to pin the image below so you won’t forget. DISCLOSURE: THIS POST …
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It’s no secret that I love IKEA. Most of their products are usually affordable, simplistic in design, of good quality, and are often available in a neutral color scheme. When I purchase items I look not only to what purpose it may serve now but also whether it’s something that will be useful five years …
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For the past few years, Eric and I have been busy fixing up our former home — a small 1920’s Craftsman-style home that was in desperate need of some serious updates and repairs — and now, since moving to a new home late last year, we have begun to learn more about woodworking because, let’s …
Looking for a simple and fun way to begin nature observation and journaling with your preschooler? Our family loves using a weather observation tree. The concept is super simple! Each day we observe the weather and then in the afternoon we color in the day’s leaf based on the predominant weather pattern. This year we’ll …
It’s taken me a little longer than expected, but I’ve finally finished the 2019 linear calendar. If you haven’t tried one in your Montessori-inspired home or classroom yet, you totally should! It’s a great way to introduce time to children as it allows them to visualize an entire year. They can see for themselves when …
We love listening to music, especially during our morning chores and the mid-afternoon lull. During these times we usually opt for music that’s mellow and soothing, and then I like to play something a bit more upbeat in the early evening before dinner preparation starts. I find it really helps to expend a bit of …
