Before learning how to write, Montessori students have plenty of work with knobbed cylinders, peg puzzles, and Practical Life to strengthen and refine the movements of the hand. When little hands are first learning to write, the using a pencil may feel overwhelming. At times, children feel a struggle with the permanence of writing implements. [...]
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The Three Period Lesson and Confidence
“As he masters each new skill, his self-confidence increases.” The three period lesson is the technique Montessori Teachers use to give new lessons. It is different from other methods of learning, as each step or period of the lesson can be repeated to mastery at the pace of the child’s need. It’s commonly [...]
What is Open Ended Art?
Open ended art is about the experience of creating, not just the end result. While I believe there is a real purpose in art projects and crafts, especially for learning to follow directions and follow themes, it’s a wonderful thing to enjoy the process of making art. When considering a painting experience, it becomes open [...]
The Playroom: Montessori Style
The physical set up of the home can help further develop a child’s sense of independence, order, concentration, and coordination. Some minor adjustments and activities can be added to aid your child’s development. The best way to begin is to get as low to the floor as your the child(ren) and look all around the [...]
The Beauty of Bead Stringing
Bead stringing may seem like a simple task, but for the child it provides amazing skill and repetition (and it’s FUN). When presenting any bead stringing work, show the child by using the material yourself first, moving the bead from your left side to your right. Montessori materials move from left to right, top to bottom, [...]
The Magic Of Multiage
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Before The Sandpaper Letters
We will be having over $600 in Montessori Giveaways during Our Birthday Bash! Please come back during the week, you will NOT want to miss them! Before The Sandpaper Letters It is no secret that in the world of Montessori there is a sequence of materials. In the area of language, it’s important to know [...]
Sorting It Out
I find my children sorting all the time, especially at the table.After preparing a nice fruit salad for my daughters, one of mytwo-year-olds separates all the different fruits (heaven forbid thefoods touch!) into tidy rows . She is two and a half, and is enjoyingthe order of life. I made many materials for sorting to [...]
Plant Care For Tiny Green Thumbs
My girls have their tiny green thumbs busy gardening in the Spring and Summer, but in the winter we look forward to caring for house plants. In Montessori, caring for plants is a part of the Practical Life curriculum called Care of Environment. Care of Environment involves dusting, sweeping, polishing, washing, and plant care. Children [...]
5 Ways to Aid Concentration in Children
Children have visible cues that show their concentration. It happens at school and at play; take a peek! Signs like a tongue out, rocking, stillness, even a quickly moving leg can tell us that the child is focusing. It’s important to know what it looks like when your child is concentrating so you can become [...]
