The following activities are extensions of spooning dry beans. These allow additional practice along with increased levels of skills as each activity uses slightly different materials and skills. Usin...Read More
Materials for Scooping and Transferring The materials used to scoop and transfer are simple and inexpensive. Many are probably already in your pantry. Examples of materials which can be ...Read More
Presentation is an important part of the education experience in the Montessori Method. Each activity is presented prior to children using it. The correct way to use the materials is demonstrated t...Read More
Practical Life Environment The Montessori Practical Life environment provides a calm sense of order. It is based on a prepared environment. The materials are prepared and set out attractively t...Read More
Practical Life Practical Life is in essence simple activities for children which emulate everyday activities. These simple activities should be purposeful and calm. They are done repetitively to build...Read More
I love Montessori Practical Life The exercises of Practical Life are some of my absolute favorite early childhood activities. Montessori and Montessori based early childhood programs provide a wonde...Read More
Holidays are the perfect time for a new and inviting sensory experience. I have included two different ideas for setting up sensory tubs for Easter. These can be combined with the seasonal theme, le...Read More
Water beads require a little more preparation time than most of the other sensory activities, but they are well worth the wait. It is best to let the water beads soak overnight. These little beads wil...Read More
Circus Snack Box Playing with food and creating a sensory experience is so much fun! Let’s face it, this is even fun for adults. I love iced animal cookies. They are so pretty...Read More
Coordinating your sensory tubs with the seasons or events is a fun way to introduce learning concepts as well as sensory experiences throughout the year. For the first post on our new Gingerbread Stu...Read More
