The Materials: Art Paper (any type) Pom Poms Acrylic Paints Paper Plate Optional: Clothes Pins The Process Demonstrate how to clip one pom pom into a clothes pins shown in the example. The clothes pin...Read More
Stringing Beads for a Necklace Materials Needed Cording Beads Tape (Optional) Scissors (Optional) Tray Presentation and Activity: Create a knot in the cord on one side. The knot should be large enough...Read More
Sewing on a Styrofoam Plate Materials Needed Styrofoam Plate Child Scissors Large Plastic Embroidery Needle Yarn Work Tray Presentation and Activity: Cut a piece of yarn. Thread the needle with the ya...Read More
Materials Needed Scrapbook Patterned Paper or Other Selected Paper Child Scissors Envelope Work Tray Presentation and Activity: Hold the the scissors in the dominant hand with the thumb on the top. Ne...Read More
An Introduction Edible projects are some of the most fun to create and experience. The sense of taste is one of children’s favorites to explore. The sensory activities in this chapter create amazing...Read More
The use of Epsom salt as a tub base creates a beautiful sparkly backdrop. It has a natural sparkle and works well as a foundation for jewels, or as pretend snow for seasonal play....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
