This is a Montessori at home -inspired landform activity with a fun twist. I love following my child to expand his knowledge and creativity! ... View the Post
Montessori-Inspired Transfer Activities
These are such simple Montessori at home Practical Life activities that children really enjoy and spend a lot of time in without even noticing that they are practicing some very important developmental skills like fine motor skills, patience, concentration, focus, creativity, patterning, etc. Materials: - Any trays, plates, dishes, foam or whatever you can find that has dividers (see pictures for inspiration). - Marbles - Spoons I got different patterns of foam material that ... View the Post
Montessori-Inspired Sorting Activities
Last night, we had an impromptu homeschooling session. I was working with A (almost 2 years old) when K (4 years old) walked in, so I immediately adjusted the lesson to use with two children. These activities can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. Montessori at home-Inspired Activity #1: Dinosaur Sort These are materials from the dollar store, so I spent a total of US$3. Materials needed: - a mat or small rug or even a towel (no need to buy, just find ... View the Post
Montessori Sensorial: The Pink Tower
Montessori Sensorial: The Pink Tower The Pink Tower consists of 10 blocks, starting with the smallest (1cmx1cmx1cm) to the biggest (10cmx10cmx10cm). There are many activities or extensions with this manipulative. We did them all today. Presentation: Show all pieces and teach how to carry them. Discuss size differences between cubes (blocks). Put all blocks in order on the floor (see picture above). Montessori at home Sensorial: The Pink ... View the Post
Montessori Sensorial: Brown Stair and Extensions
Montessori Sensorial: Brown Stair The Brown Stair has 10 prisms. Length and Width of the biggest prism are 10x10cm. The length and width of the smallest prism is 1x1cm. Presentation: Show child the 10 prisms in the right order. Show child how to hold/carry them (with both hands and slowly, carefully). Extension 1: Put Brown Stair together, ask child to close his/her eyes and remove one of the prisms. Push all prisms together to not show the gap ... View the Post
“God Made All Flowers” Craft (For Toddlers and Preschoolers)
Are you looking for a super fun, quick, cheap and meaningful craft for a rainy day (like in our case)? Look no further! Here it is! "God Made All Flowers" Materials: - 1 sheet of construction paper or card stock for each child - liquid glue - markers, crayons or both - cupcake liners (solid colors, with patterns, whatever you have) Most important step: Talk with the children about God and how He created all flowers in the world. Optional: Show children ... View the Post
