We read some information on the different kinds of fruit and how their seeds are different, but they all produce matching plants out of those seeds. We also studied our nomenclature key cards and observed an actual fruit (an apple, cut in half). Then he matched the 3-part nomenclature cards. fruit, pericarp, exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp I am looking into adding more parts the next time around (seeds, blossom end, stem, leaf). ... View the Post
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Montessori Culture (History): The Four Seasons
We read this book (it is bilingual, so we learned several Spanish vocabulary words). Then we opened each folder dedicated to each season. I simply found images from the internet that depicted the gist of that season. I printed them out and glued them onto colored cards that match the season's folder. These are for personal, in-home use, and that is why I am not linking to the images. This is an easy diy project and it doesn't take too long either. ... View the Post
Montessori Math: Large Number Cards and Golden Beads Tray
We introduced this Montessori at home lesson HERE. Now, we extended that Presentation. Here are the ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands large number cards. Then, we look at the golden beads and match the beads to the cards. Next, we overlap the ones over the tens cards to create more numbers. We matched the beads with the quantity specified on the cards. ... View the Post
Montessori Culture (History): The Calendar
I had this printable with all the months of the year and it was fun for him to place the numbers in the right squares. Montessori at Home: The Calendar We discussed how months may begin on different days. We also talked about how January ended on a Friday this year, so February began on a Saturday (the day after the last day in January). I mentioned the first day of the week and how it can be different in different countries. In the United States, for example, ... View the Post
On Day Four, God Made The Sun, Moon and Stars Craft
Materials Needed: - 1 sheet blue construction paper (for daytime sky) - 1 sheet black construction paper (for nighttime sky) - 1 sheet white construction paper (for moon) - 1 sheet yellow construction paper (for sun) - star stickers or star stamps - scissors - tacky glue Steps: 1. Fold black sheet in half to create a crease. Cut along the crease. Only one half sheet will be needed. 2. Glue the black half sheet on the blue sheet, aligning it to the left (see picture above). 3. Draw ... View the Post
Easy Fish Craft for Preschoolers and Toddlers
This is such an easy craft. With children and activities, anything can be turned into the most awesome and fun craft ever. It is all in the attitude and quality, not the materials or how much money you spend on it. You need: - small (7-inch) round paper plates (one per child) - scissors - tacky glue (this one is really cool) or thin double-sided tape (1/4 inch per child) - permanent marker - stickers (we like glittery ones) Steps: 1. Cut a triangle out of the plate. Do not discard the ... View the Post
