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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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The Magic Of Multiage

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