I know that this sounds like such a no-brainer activity, but when it comes down to the logistics of folding towels of different sizes, it definitely comes in handy to have some direction, especially for a pre-schooler. :) I hope you find this helpful and practical. Montessori at home Practical Life: How to Fold Towels You will need: - 1 mat (optional) - 1 bath towel - 1 hand towel - 1 face towel Steps: I like to go in this order because it goes from easy to difficult: face ... View the Post
Classical Conversations and Montessori-Inspired Math: Skip Counting
This is a cool and easy project to put together to help little ones memorize their skip counting numbers from one up to fifteen. Take a look at how we did this and how it works so well for us. Even though it is for the Classical Conversations curriculum, it is almost Montessori at home-inspired. I love it and so does K! This activity is great for children ages 4 and up. I printed out 2 copies of the templates for skip counting numbers 1-15. Then, I laminated all of them ... View the Post
Montessori Botany: Parts of a stem, a leaf, a seed
Montessori at Home Botany: Parts of a stem, a leaf, a seed Parts of a Stem Definitions 1. Stem: The main part of the plant that is above ground and that supports the branches, leaves, flowers, fruit, etc. 2. Node: The section where the leaf branches out of the stem. 3. Internode: The part of the stem that is between two nodes. 4. Axil: The area on the onside or upper end of the node that helps support the branch or leaf. It looks like a tiny bud on top of the node. ... View the Post
Montessori Math: Numbers and Counters (Introduction to Odd and Even)
The purpose of this activity is to verify that each number is a quantity on its own, that numbers can be sequenced, and that there are odd and even numbers within the alignment of numbers 1-10 and beyond. In addition, children will begin an informal lesson on division. This activity is recommended for ages 4 and up (preferably after working ... View the Post
Montessori Sensorial: Knobless Cylinders
Montessori at home Sensorial: Knobless Cylinders This activity is great to start at around 4.5 years of age, but I have worked with these with my son since he was 3.5 years of age. There are four boxes with four cylinders in each. Red: They have the same height, but have different circumferences. Yellow: Different circumference, different heights, from tallest and widest to shortest and smallest. Green: Different circumference and different heights. Wider to thinner, ... View the Post
Montessori Sensorial: Sound Boxes Lesson
The optimal age to begin is about 3.5 years old, but follow the child (he/she might be ready before or after). Work on one extension at a time. Not all extensions have to be done in the same session. Montessori at home Sensorial: Sound Boxes Lesson - There are two Sound Boxes, one with a blue lid and one with a red lid. - Each Sound Box contains six hollow wooden cylinders with bead or sand inside. They are sealed with lids that match the lids they are in (six blue lids ... View the Post
