This method utilizes unsweetened powdered drink mix as the color for your sensory tub base material. It does not work very well on the large dry pieces such as the dry beans and peas. This process wor...Read More
For a very different look in coloring your sensory foundation materials, I love using rice and grits with minimal coloring to create a mottled look....Read More
The first method that I'm going to share with you is using food coloring to create colorful base materials for your sensory tubs. Food coloring works best for many larger dry materials such as garbanz...Read More
This month we are going to focus on sensory materials. I am going to share how to create your own base sensory materials and then later, how to use them to build different types of sensory tubs. All o...Read More
After the children have packaged the eggs and are ready for a new activity, you can use the same eggs for the next activity. Hard boil the eggs and let them cool. Then complete a presentation that sh...Read More
Packaging eggs is a basic skill and it reminds me of the beauty and simplicity of the Montessori method. This simplicity often seems to take us back in time to a more simple way of life. It's the enjo...Read More
Coloring the water makes it more fun, and yes, a little messier with those spills so be prepared. Children can even help make the colored water by simply adding a few drops of food coloring and stirr...Read More
Pouring liquids requires even more skill than dry ingredients. It is a wonderful asset to Practical Life activities. It can also be highly varied and take on so many different materials and forms fo...Read More
These are extensions to the basic transferring activity in the last post. Adding new materials that are interesting and attractive is an important way to add variety while practicing fine motor skill...Read More
The Practical Life activities in this section include using real food. Just as using real dishes, flatware, and other material provides a greater interest and authenticity for children, using real ...Read More
