Arviat Part 2 What did I learn in Arviat ~ By Trevor In my second take on my trip up north, I would like to share with you about 3 more things I am thankful for. Of course being up north you learn about the things you miss from the south, but there are things …
One of the most amazing things about Montessori is that the adult prepares the space and the materials specifically for that group of children. My favorite thing about home is designing materials to suit my girls. They are very into their own baby photos, so I created some sequence cards for them with …
For this week’s Montessori post, I’d like to share a little bit about a Language Material called Metal Insets. Metal Insets are a classic Montessori Language Material, used for Motor Preparation for the ages of 3-6. It is a work that is appropriate for the first year student, but is well loved …
This is an activity I use with toddlers or three year olds, when they start to show an interest in writing their name. The Rainbow Name is a great activity for muscle memory in writing that I picked up from a fine motor workshop. I found it a good fit in Montessori, as it will …
This week’s craft isn’t a classic Montessori Material, but a craft used to promote emergent reading for ages 4-5 that I use as an extension on the classics. We love them for car rides and on-the-go activities. Before introducing these bead strands, use the Sandpaper Letters, Object Box One, and the Movable Alphabet (for …