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Free Montessori Curriculum PDF Download {Ages 3-6}

Tanya — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000

After 15+ years of using the Montessori method of teaching, I can tell you that you can use it straight-forward or you can definitely make adaptations to make it work for you. If you are doing Montessori at home, this free Montessori curriculum download will be a God-send!

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How Dolls Support Creative Learning in Homeschool and Montessori Environments

Tanya — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:29:55 +0000

In homeschool and Montessori settings, where play-based learning is central, dolls support the development of social-emotional skills, fine motor coordination, language, and creativity through self-directed activities.

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Montessori Preschool Curriculum PDF

Tanya — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:41:00 +0000

A Montessori Preschool Curriculum PDF could be just what you need! With a printable Montessori curriculum at your fingertips, you can nurture your child’s love for learning!

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Strategies for motivating children to complete their tasks

Tanya — Mon, 19 May 2025 21:46:29 +0000

Motivating children to finish their chores, homework, and daily responsibilities is not as hard as you think if you have a solid plan. I know that it can feel like climbing a mountain in flip flops sometimes. Every parent and educator has been there! When reminders and gentle nudges turn into a chorus of sighsContinue Reading

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Teaching Kids the Right Way to Brush Their Teeth with Ease

Tanya — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:20:00 +0000

Teaching young children the proper technique to brush their teeth can go a long way in ensuring their dental health and building good hygiene habits that last a lifetime.

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Tips for teaching children the importance of responsibility through chores

Tanya — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:49:00 +0000

Teaching children the value and importance of responsibility is an essential part of their development, and chores are a fantastic way to achieve this.

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How to Make Chores Enjoyable for Kids

Tanya — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:20:56 +0000

Believe it or not, chores can actually be fun, rewarding, and even something your children look forward to! You CAN make chores enjoyable!

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Making Chore Time Enjoyable and Enriching

Tanya — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:42:16 +0000

Today, we are focusing on how to make chore time enjoyable and enriching as a fun experience for your entire family.

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Effectively use rewards and consequences in managing chores

Tanya — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:42:56 +0000

Welcome back to our series on children and chores. Today, we delve into an essential part of chore management – using rewards and consequences effectively. Creating a chore chart and rotating duties is the first step to getting your kids involved in doing their fair share of the household tasks. However, it’s important to rememberContinue Reading

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3 Tips for Kids using the Bathroom Independently

Tanya — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:03:00 +0000

Most people don't talk about the phase that comes after diapers. Here are 3 tips for kids using the bathroom independently.

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The Importance of a Montessori Curriculum PDF for Early Childhood Education

Tanya — Tue, 21 May 2024 21:05:41 +0000

Let's explore 3 main reasons why having a dedicated Montessori curriculum is essential. Access valuable resources of Montessori curriculum PDF files.

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Managing and Rotating Chores for Kids

Tanya — Mon, 13 May 2024 20:00:48 +0000

It is essential to keep the chores for kids fair, balanced, and interesting.

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Inspired by Montessori Curriculum for Toddlers PDF (225 pages)

Tanya — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:50:00 +0000

Let’s be completely honest for a minute, guys, in regards to the best Montessori curriculum for toddlers PDF. I think we can all agree that homeschooling a toddler or having a toddler at home while we homeschool our older kids can be as easy or as daunting as you want it to be. Regardless onContinue Reading

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The Benefits of Involving Children in Household Tasks

Tanya — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:55:02 +0000

Household tasks can bring many benefits to your children and family as a whole. In today’s fast-paced world, teaching children responsibility and essential life skills is more important than ever.

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Montessori Wooden Toys for 1-Year Old Toddlers

Tanya — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:38:52 +0000

Montessori toys, particularly Montessori wooden toys, play a crucial role in the cognitive and physical development of 1-year-old toddlers.

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How different age groups can benefit from different types of chores

Tanya — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:26:00 +0000

Different types of chores, when assigned appropriately to various age groups, can help children develop various skills, transforming mundane housework into a tool for valuable life lessons.

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Awesome Chore Ideas for Older Kids (Upper Elementary and up)

Tanya — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Continuing with our series on children and chores, today's focus is on awesome chore ideas for older kids—those in upper elementary and beyond.

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Awesome Chore Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Tanya — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 09:09:00 +0000

Today, we're going to look at some awesome chore ideas specifically tailored for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Chore Helps and Resources for Parents

Tanya — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:57:00 +0000

Here are valuable chore helps and resources as well as tools for you, the parent, to get your kids started on chores the right way.

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How Chore Charts Can Help Kids

Tanya — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:03:00 +0000

Let's focus on chore charts and how they can be a useful tool in encouraging your children to participate in household tasks.

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The Importance of Age Appropriate Chores

Tanya — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:44:00 +0000

Giving kids the right kinds of age appropriate chores helps them to understand responsibility, accountability and time management.

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Why a Good Montessori Lesson Plan PDF is Essential

Tanya — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:42:49 +0000

Montessori lesson plan PDFs are an essential part of any successful Montessori classroom.

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The Importance of Chores for Kids

Tanya — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:09:00 +0000

Today, I'd like to discuss a topic close to our hearts – the importance of chores for our dear little ones. It's not just about keeping the house tidy; chores are about much more than that.

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Preschool Cutting Practice with 3 Pairs of Scissors – Part 2

Tanya — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:19:00 +0000

In this article, we will cover some cutting practice activities that preschoolers can do with 3 pairs of scissors: blunt blade scissors, training scissors and advanced decorative pattern scissors.

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Our Favorite Farm Animals Activities

Guest — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:51:00 +0000

Come read about our favorite farm animals! Do you have a favorite farm animal? Have you ever been on a farm? We were blessed last year with the opportunity to move onto my sister’s farm in Tennessee. We’ve learned a tremendous amount about farm life in the year since our move. I think by farContinue Reading

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Fall Montessori Printables for Kids

Tanya — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:04:00 +0000

Fall is around the corner and you need to be ready with some really awesome activities that are Montessori printables for kids! It’s our favorite season and you can make it extra special with these 10 Fall Montessori printables for kids! They are Montessori-inspired, but can be used for all homeschoolers, regardless of your homeschoolingContinue Reading

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Detailed Montessori Curriculum PDF list for you

Tanya — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:37:44 +0000

With our detailed Montessori curriculum PDF list, you will have everything that you need in order to give great Montessori lesson presentations.

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The Best Montessori Curriculum for 3-6 Gift Guide & Printable

Tanya — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:58:00 +0000

Come and take a look at our wonderful Montessori Curriculum for 3-6 Gift Guide with a free printable Montessori curriculum PDF.

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Physical Education Homeschool Curriculum for Kids [Video]

Tanya — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:48:00 +0000

Come learn how to incorporate a great physical education homeschool curriculum into your home education! You are a busy homeschool mom, I get it! It is hard trying to stay on top of everything when it comes to homeschooling, keeping up with the home and more. And on top of all of the core homeschoolContinue Reading

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Preschool Cutting Practice with 3 Scissors – Part 1

Tanya — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:01:29 +0000

What are the best scissors to start preschool cutting practice? There are some that help children be more successful as they practice their fine motor skills.

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Chores for Children the Montessori Way [LIVE Training]

Tanya — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:17:42 +0000

If you do Montessori homeschool or send your children to a Montessori school, you will know that the Montessori Practical Life curriculum consists of 6 categories. They learn a variety of life skills such as care of self, others and the environment. The bottom line is that kids do chores for many reasons. They developContinue Reading

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Simple Visual Daily Chores Chart Printable Download

Tanya — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:35:49 +0000

Do you have family chores at home? What about individual ones for each child to do? Do you have several family members that have daily responsibilities in your home? Whether you have older kids or younger ones, this chart is the perfect multiple child chore chart template! Why? Because it covers the most basic kid choreContinue Reading

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3 Positive Outcomes for Children in the Montessori Environment

Tanya — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:20:10 +0000

Are you doing Montessori at home or are wondering if you should? Well, you are going to love this training because we are going to focus on the positives of The Montessori Method! There are both pros and cons to this philosophy, but there are definitely more pros than cons! If you desire to becomeContinue Reading

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Montessori Garden Ideas for your Montessori Botany Activities [Bonus Printable]

Tanya — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:51:37 +0000

I love new beginnings, don’t you? They are a new opportunity to do things better, more beautiful, more inspirational. In this training, we are bringing the concept of a branch in Science that studies plants to life: Botany activities in Montessori. I have called this training “Montessori Garden Ideas for your Montessori Botany Activities” forContinue Reading

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Discipline The Montessori Way – Part 2

Tanya — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:04:55 +0000

Discipline, even Montessori discipline, can be a pretty touchy topic, but it must be talked about, right? In this post, let’s dive deeper into the very important topic of discipline. But I do want to remind you that this is Part 2, so you will want to go to Part 1 and do two things.Continue Reading

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3 Ways to do Discipline the Montessori Way

Tanya — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:25:30 +0000

Montessori discipline is a very touchy subject. Many people avoid it because discipline itself is kind of a taboo topic. But it is VERY important to talk about it. And it is even more important to discuss discipline the Montessori way Why? Because it is going to be something you want to implement if youContinue Reading

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An Introduction to Montessori Normalization in Children

Tanya — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:24:10 +0000

The phrases “Montessori Normalization” or “Normalized Children” are not, in any way, judgmental. They convey a misconception because of the language used. Basically, Maria Montessori was Italian and her works were in that language. I know that “normalization” comes from the word “normal,” but it doesn’t mean at all that we are talking about whetherContinue Reading

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3 Ways to combine Montessori Practical Life and Culture

Tanya — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:30:33 +0000

Many of my readers are constantly messaging me to tell me that one of the biggest things that are holding them back in doing Montessori or in taking the plunge is the overwhelm of teaching all of the Montessori subjects. I can totally understand that! It can be very stressful, especial if you don’tContinue Reading

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Improving a Difficult Personality in your Child the Montessori Way

Tanya — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:10:44 +0000

We all know that young children (ages of about 2-6) can have big expressions of emotion and strong opinions. A quote from the book titled Positive Discipline hits the nail in the head for us as parents. It says, “The very same qualities we want for our children as adults can make life challenging whenContinue Reading

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Acts of Service the Montessori Way (especially during the holidays)

Tanya — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:09:05 +0000

Acts of service are very important in the Montessori approach. Both in doing Montessori at home and at a Montessori school, grace and courtesy and promoting peace are essential things. These topics are as important as academic topics. Why? Because these topics change the world. If you are looking to building a centered, organized MontessoriContinue Reading

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What happens when I don’t know what Montessori Materials to buy?

Tanya — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:47:33 +0000

I know that many of you have been beyond lost and overwhelmed with this topic. Many want to get some Montessori materials, but you don’t know what to get first. My goal is to help you by giving you some guidance, without telling you exactly what to get. So come and get these three guidingContinue Reading

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My Montessori Holiday Gift Guide {Free Printable}

Tanya — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 20:29:25 +0000

The end of year holidays are around the corner. Can you believe it? I thought this year would never end! And with the year that we have had, we really need to make the best out of the holidays. They bring us peace, joy, warmth, family and loved ones and so much more! The HolidayContinue Reading

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Why Montessori materials are special [LIVE Training]

Tanya — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:10:03 +0000

Montessori materials are great. They are beautiful, educational and durable. Do you feel lost when it comes to Montessori materials? Do you have questions as to why they are so different from traditional school materials? Let’s discuss that fun topic. If you are looking to building a centered, organized Montessori Guide in yourself, nurture happy,Continue Reading

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Practical Life: Fostering Peace the Montessori Way [Live Training]

Tanya — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:26:22 +0000

The Montessori Method is a wonderful educational program for many reasons. One of the reasons is that children learn a special and unique subject called Practical Life. This subject is perfect to apply when doing Montessori at home or a school Montessori environment. This is a Montessori classroom in Montessori schools, by the way. ThereContinue Reading

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3 Montessori Practical Life Transferring Activities [LIVE TRAINING]

Tanya — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:06:41 +0000

The Montessori Method is a wonderful educational program. It sets itself apart for many reasons. One of these reasons is that it includes one of the most helpful and most unique subjects. That subject is called Practical Life. This subject helps children learn skills that will be helping them move from dependence to independence. ItContinue Reading

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Why We Love to Teach Montessori at Home

Tanya — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:48:30 +0000

Before I was even married to my husband, I had gotten a degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in School Administration. I knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt that I loved teaching and I knew I was always hungry for new creative ideas and methods to use. It wasn’t until I wasContinue Reading

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Montessori: Fantasy Friend or Foe?

Tanya — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:48:34 +0000

Are you curious about The Montessori Curriculum 3-6 and ware wondering why it does not support fantasy? This includes pretend play, role playing and any imaginative play. Well, there is a misconception when it comes to saying that the Montessori Curriculum free of fantasy is bad. After all, fantasy and the other things included above are anContinue Reading

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What is Circle Time? (and why you should consider it in your Montessori environment)

Tanya — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 23:52:23 +0000

Do you know what Circle Time is and how it is used in the Montessori Curriculum 3-6? Have you ever tried Circle Time before? How did it go? What did you include? If you have, let me know in comments what you thought of it! If you haven’t, come and find out what Circle TimeContinue Reading

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‘Freedom Within Limits’ in the Montessori Environment

Tanya — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:10:53 +0000

If you have been looking into the Montessori curriculum or want to learn more about Montessori activities, then you are in the right place. Learning about the foundations of the Montessori philosophy is instrument to your success in the method. The topic of discipline is a big one in Montessori circles because it is soContinue Reading

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10 Fall Montessori Printable Activities

Tanya — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 03:48:40 +0000

How is your homeschool going? Fall is coming soon and you need to be ready! Make this wonderful season extra special for your kids with these 10 Fall Montessori printable activities! These Fall nature activities are for children on different ages, but mostly fit children ages 3-6, so take a look! Montessori Fall Bundle 1Continue Reading

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The Best Printables on Steps to Brushing Teeth for Kids

Tanya — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:03:57 +0000

In this post, we will be sharing the specific steps to brushing teeth for children using a brushing teeth chart and 3-part cards. As my children started to get those teeny tiny tooth buds in their gums, I started using a rubber brush to keep their teeth clean. But as they got older, I wouldContinue Reading

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Chore Charts for Multiple Children {Free Printables}

Tanya — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:58 +0000

It is so important to raise children that can be independent, responsible and intrinsically disciplined. We, as parents, can be a great help to giving our children that extra boost on how to make them wonderful individuals with these important character traits. In this post, you will see two kinds of chore charts for multipleContinue Reading

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Montessori at Home Printable eBook

Tanya — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:18:08 +0000

You don’t have to send your kids to a Montessori school for them to learn through the Montessori approach! Practical Life skills are the easiest to teach at home because you already have most, if not all, of the items you need. But adopting Maria Montessori principles are not as hard as you think. YouContinue Reading

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Planning your Homeschool Year Right ~ Printable Planner

Tanya — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:25:49 +0000

Homeschooling in itself can be a daunting affair. But homeschool planning can exponentially increase stress and anxiety. It doesn’t have to be that way! Yay! In this post, I will show you what I use to stay organized and to keep my homeschooling days sane and in order. Planning your homeschool year right has neverContinue Reading

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Montessori Practical Life Activities List #1 ~ Start Here

Tanya — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:10:24 +0000

If you are interested in Montessori in your child’s daily life, then you will absolutely love teaching them some Practical Life skills. See, your child learns best through their Sensitive Periods and if you catch them on time, they will be on their way to success. Be prepared and help your child be successful withContinue Reading

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Montessori Practical Life Ideas Step 1 {Printable}

Tanya — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:01:26 +0000

Do you apply the Montessori curriculum as much as you can in your daily life? One of the most treasured subjects that Maria Montessori gave to the world was the one that focuses on practical life skills. We know that the child learns from everything around them, according to their sensitive periods, but deliberately teachingContinue Reading

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How to Teach Easy Cooking Recipes for Kids

Tanya — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:11 +0000

Go beyond teaching your children how to make a boiled egg and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! It’s awesome for kids to learn Practical Life activities, including delicious easy recipes. Getting kids in the kitchen and teaching them how to cook real food is sooo important! Start with young children (as young as 18 months)Continue Reading

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4 Free Food Resources for Homeschooling Moms

Tanya — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:56:22 +0000

Get kids in the kitchen! Give them the confidence they need to be winners in life! They don’t have to wait until they are teens or young adults to learn independence in the kitchen. We are part of a homeschool co-op and it offers a cooking class using this course and it is the mostContinue Reading

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How to Make 12 Activities with Land Transportation Pictures to Print

Tanya — Sat, 11 May 2019 09:31:25 +0000

There are many different modes of transport for land, water and air! Here, we will be focusing on land vehicles! Learning their names are a lot of fun! Come and find out how! With regards to land transportation for children, make sure that you will have an experience with this unit. You and your wonderful childrenContinue Reading

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This is What Happens When You Get a Chore Chart for Multiple Kids

Tanya — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 09:45:23 +0000

Why would you want a multiple child chore chart template? Well, it hasn’t always been common knowledge that toddlers and preschoolers are capable of successfully performing tasks to help keep the house clean. But now, as a society, we are finally catching up a bit more with wonderful teaching methods like The Montessori Method, andContinue Reading

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The Best Free Sampler of Blank Chore Charts

Tanya — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:27:59 +0000

If you love your kids, then you will know that it is all about independence, courage and self-sufficiency in the child. Well, there are some lists in books of age appropriate chores out there, but I love to leave it up to the parent to see what is fit for their child to do atContinue Reading

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8 Free Very Hungry Caterpillar Printable Pictures for Cutting Practice

Tanya — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:49:03 +0000

The very hungry caterpillar printable pictures for cutting practice download is beautiful with cutting practice worksheets for free. If you have been following our blog for any given time, you will know that we love Eric Carle the very hungry caterpillar printables! They are awesome preschool worksheets and games that are inspired by the wonderfulContinue Reading

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The Best Free Montessori Chart of Age Appropriate Chores

Tanya — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:42:59 +0000

If you love The Montessori Method, then you will know that Maria Montessori is all about independence in the child. Well, there are some lists in books by Maria Montessori of age appropriate chores, but I haven’t seen many actually modernized and put together on a chart or list. In this post, we will goContinue Reading

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The Best Free Printable Chore Charts for Kids

Tanya — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:53:45 +0000

There are lots and lots of printable chore charts out there. There are even chore chart template for multiple kids! But I think that the littler guys also want to help! They can’t read yet, so printable chore cards are the way to go for them. In this post, I will share with you theContinue Reading

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The Best Easy Age Appropriate Toddler Chore Chart Ideas

Tanya — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:02:40 +0000

Toddlers are so amazing! They love to have and “exploit” their sense of independence, so they want to do everything themselves. As regular adults, it is normal to know that we are aware that they can’t do everything on their own. But at the same time, we don’t realize how much they CAN do, soContinue Reading

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The Most Complete Printable Chore List of Practical Life Skills

Tanya — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:24:24 +0000

Whether you are looking for printable chore cards, a printable chore list of practical life skills or ideas for a chore chart for multiple kids, you are in the right place! Children might not openly confess that they enjoy doing chores at home, but in reality, all children have an innate desire to be independentContinue Reading

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10 Important Manners for Awesome Kids to Have

Tanya — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:59:21 +0000

A little bit of respect goes a very long way. It’s a parent’s responsibility to make sure their kids have good manners. Manners are used daily, in your home and in public. Here are some tips to help your child become a polite and respectful person. Check out these 10 important manners for awesome kids toContinue Reading

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Chocolate-covered Strawberry Recipes

Tanya — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 11:05:00 +0000

This is the impromptu activity my lovely daughter and I did tonight. We have some Chocolate-covered Strawberry Recipes that are fun and sweet for kids of all ages. As soon as she saw me take the strawberries and the chocolate chips out, she was happily offering to help. How could I even explain to youContinue Reading

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Montessori at Home Resources: Free Montessori Lesson Plans List

Tanya — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:00:56 +0000

I wish we had a free Montessori curriculum to follow when I first started homeschooling using the Montessori Method! It would’ve made my life so much easier! But now that we have been at it for years, I have been able to collect our Montessori lessons to make a free Montessori preschool curriculum forContinue Reading

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Teaching Kids Peace, Conflict Resolution, Montessori Grace and Courtesy

Tanya — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:32:25 +0000

Looking for ways on how to promote peace in the world with your children? What about grace and courtesy lessons for kids? In this post, we will be talking about teaching kids peace, conflict resolution, Montessori grace and courtesy. These are very important qualities to instill in your children since the time they areContinue Reading

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Complete List of Montessori Classroom Setup at Home Ideas

Tanya — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:45:38 +0000

Are you doing Montessori at home? Then you will love this complete list of Montessori classroom setup at home ideas! You will be inspired by all of the different ways you can set up your Montessori learning environment at home. Please remember to visit our resources hub for Montessori Curriculum 3-6 activities and lessons !Continue Reading

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The Best List of Montessori Practical Life Activities

Tanya — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 09:01:15 +0000

In this post, we have compiled a great list of Montessori Practical Life activities that you can present to your children. It will foster independence and confidence in them that will last a lifetime. We hope you find these Montessori Practical Life ideas as helpful as we have! Please remember to visit our resourcesContinue Reading

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Montessori at Home Lesson Planning Ideas List

Tanya — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:58:01 +0000

Are you doing Montessori at home or are you planning to? Here is a list of some great ideas on how to plan lessons for that, targeting those that are implementing Montessori at home. Come and be inspired by many moms that love this method and share their insights with you! Please remember toContinue Reading

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5 Decisions to Make before Teaching Montessori at Home {Printable Sensitive Periods Chart}

Tanya — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:27:39 +0000

You are a great mom! You love your kids and you try your best to do the best you can for their education and for their well-being. You know how wonderful and valuable The Montessori Method is, so you research and read about it. The thing is, it can be daunting and it canContinue Reading

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10 Printable Montessori Practical Life Ideas

Tanya — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 09:26:58 +0000

Have you been wanting to incorporate Montessori at home and need a good list of Montessori Practical Life ideas to print and use with your lovely toddler or preschooler? Here is a great set of activities that are a wonderful Practical Life introduction for them to start with. Printable Montessori at Home Practical LifeContinue Reading

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The Best Montessori 3-Part Cards ~ Bundle 1

Tanya — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 10:48:58 +0000

Do you love 3-part cards to use in your homeschool? Did you know that they started out as Montessori 3-part cards, but they do not have to be exclusive Montessori materials? We use them all the time at home for any and every subject because they work for learning! They really do! So these lovely MontessoriContinue Reading

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The Best Montessori 3-Part Cards ~ Bundle 2

Tanya — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 10:45:27 +0000

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The Best List of Free Printable Chore Charts for Multiple Children

Tanya — Thu, 31 May 2018 09:52:52 +0000

Many parents love to see their children succeed. In order to do that, they must learn to develop independence and to practice initiative as well as intrinsic motivation. In this post, you will find the best list of free printable chore charts for multiple children, age-appropriate chore lists and more resources that will help youContinue Reading

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Fantastic Montessori 3-Parts Cards Bundle #3

Tanya — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:44:45 +0000

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Montessori at Home Comprehensive Planners Bundle ~ 70 Pages

Tanya — Tue, 15 May 2018 09:20:35 +0000

You are going to absolutely LOVE the idea that I have bundled these 4 planners to give you an entirely amazing experience in your Montessori at Home journey! This lovely 4-planner bundle includes the complete Montessori at Home Planner (48 pages) and the Montessori Curriculum Planner (5 pages). Also, the Montessori Practical Life PlannerContinue Reading

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Free Montessori Curriculum ~ 6 Practical Life Activities Checklists

Tanya — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:18:51 +0000

We are always excited about any free Montessori curriculum download that we come across. I confess, there aren’t many out there. These are the things that would’ve made my journey of doing Montessori at home so much easier. This is why I wanted to share this wonderful and very helpful list of Montessori practicalContinue Reading

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We Montessori at Home and so can you! {coupon code}

Tanya — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:53:02 +0000

As you know, we’ve been using and implementing The Montessori Method at home for about 7 years and counting. We just love how we’ve been able to do Montessori at home in a way that works for us. And yes, you can, too! In this post, I will share with you a list withContinue Reading

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Montessori at Home Printable Starter Bundle

Tanya — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 03:25:07 +0000

Have you been wanting to incorporate Montessori at home, but don’t know where to start or how to implement what you know? This Montessori at home printable starter bundle is exactly what you need to get your journey on the right track from the beginning. Come and take a look at what it includes andContinue Reading

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Get Kids Cooking Recipes the Montessori Way

Tanya — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:30:58 +0000

Not everyone is able to do every aspect of Montessori at home, but you can definitely get kids cooking recipes the Montessori way! It isn’t as hard as you might think. Getting in the kitchen with kids can be fun or it can be stressful. Step away from the “just stirring” routine and get themContinue Reading

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Tips to Build your Confidence to Teach Montessori at Home

Tanya — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:11:08 +0000

Moms always want what is best for their children, especially when it comes to their well-being and education. Because of this, some of us choose to homeschool our children. But even though homeschooling is great, there are so many decision to make about it. Homeschooling can be quite intimidating, especially if you want toContinue Reading

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Montessori at Home ~ Easy Prep Ideas for Busy Moms

Tanya — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:37:00 +0000

Moms are always busy. They’re always on the go, especially when they have a bunch of active kids running around. Planning for homeschool shouldn’t be time-consuming or intimidating. Teaching Montessori at home can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a lot of work. In this post, I will share withContinue Reading

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5 Keys to Successfully Teaching Montessori at Home

Tanya — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:01:56 +0000

I know all too well how daunting the idea of teaching Montessori at home can be. But I have done it for 7 years and I am telling you that it is definitely and absolutely doable. You can do it! In this post, I will share with you 5 keys to teaching Montessori successfully atContinue Reading

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Easy Montessori Lesson Ideas for Every Subject (Free Montessori Curriculum Printable)

Tanya — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:21:49 +0000

Let’s face it: we love Montessori, but we are also busy. We have limited time to plan our lessons and we need to use minimal time for lesson planning and set up so we can get going with our day. In this post, I will share with you the best list of easy MontessoriContinue Reading

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How to Create a Successful Montessori Schedule for Home PART 2

Tanya — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:38:32 +0000

This post is PART 2. Please CLICK HERE to read PART 1 first. The first 3 tips are in PART 1. A successful Montessori schedule at home can look different from a school Montessori environment. And you know what? That is ok! We are not able to keep up with the stricter Montessori how-toContinue Reading

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How to Create a Successful Montessori Schedule for Home PART 1

Tanya — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:32:02 +0000

Let’s take a few minutes to think about how to create a successful Montessori schedule at home. Montessori at home can look different from a school Montessori environment. And you know what? That is ok! We are not able to keep up with the stricter Montessori how-to because of several factors, but we makeContinue Reading

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Easy Science Experiments for Kids ~ The Difference between Sound Waves and Light Waves

Tanya — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:07:20 +0000

We have some great lessons on sound and light for kids! Also, we have shared a bunch of easy Science experiments for kids as we go. We will discuss what sound and light are as well as the difference between sound waves and light waves. Take a look at these fun sound and light activities!Continue Reading

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Why You Should Teach Montessori at Home

Tanya — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:39:59 +0000

The Montessori Method has a mystical air about it because it is so unique and sort or rare. Montessori learning at home is so beneficial, but it can also be strict and methodical. To teach Montessori at home can be the hardest part of it all because the person doing it might feel likeContinue Reading

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Making Inexpensive Montessori Materials & Free Downloads

Tanya — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:55:46 +0000

We love Montessori! The amount and price of the beautiful materials can really add up, though. I was determined to do Montessori in our homeschool, BUT I also got smart about saving money where I could. I looked at what we needed and made two lists. On the left, materials that we absolutely wanted butContinue Reading

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10 Things to know about teaching Montessori at home – Montessori Curriculum Free Download

Tanya — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:16:33 +0000

Many moms get excited when they discover the wonderful Montessori Method that the want to apply it in their homes. They want to make the Montessori way a lifestyle. But the more they delve into it, the more they get discouraged because of several drawbacks they see right away. For one, Montessori uses manyContinue Reading

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Community Helpers for Preschool, Kinder & Elementary – Printable 3-Part Cards

Tanya — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 10:54:55 +0000

We love teaching about Community Helpers to kids! They feel safer and like the communities they live in are orderly and have people that can help them. This lesson shows a set of printable 3-part cards that children can use to be introduced to 16 names and images of community helpers. It is for kidsContinue Reading

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Farm Animals Pictures: Preschool Cutting Practice Worksheets {Free Printables}

Tanya — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:00:44 +0000

Here is an awesome set of printable Preschool Cutting Practice Worksheets with farm animals pictures that your kids will love! Do you need resources for a farm unit? These are definitely the ticket to include in it! Montessori at Home Farm Animals Books To study more about these farm animals pictures, we always grab some books andContinue Reading

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DIY Montessori 3-Part Cards Organizer {Tutorial and Printable Template}

Tanya — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:03:39 +0000

When it comes to Montessori learning, we really enjoy all of the works because they entail hands-on learning, engaged education and the presence of control of error for activities, which fosters independence. Our most used work, hands down, is our set of Montessori 3-part cards. Please remember to visit our resources hub for Montessori CurriculumContinue Reading

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Gardening Ideas for Kids – Printable 3-Part Cards

Tanya — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:18:44 +0000

We have grown gardens in the past, but now that we have moved to a new home, we are excited to start on in our new spot this Fall. Fall will be here before we know it, so in the meantime, we will be using some awesome gardening ideas for kids! It includes aContinue Reading

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Fantastic Montessori at Home Planner

Tanya — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:55:40 +0000

Homeschooling is a twofold concept: finding what works for each child and also finding what works for you. Yes! It is SO important for the homeschooling parent to find a rhythm that works for them, especially if you are doing Montessori at home. This is key for stability, consistency AND sanity. So let’s talk aboutContinue Reading

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The Montessori Three-Period Lesson {Printable List}

Tanya — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:57:55 +0000

The Montessori Three-Period Lesson is how Montessori materials are presented to children. This comes after the presentation on how the particular materials is to be cared for and handled. This includes how to carry it from the shelf to the table or mat, how to place it in an orderly fashion on the taleContinue Reading

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