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Seasonal Hands-On Activities for Montessori 3-6 Classroom Bundle
Seasonal printables were designed specifically for Montessori classrooms with a large variety of activities that cover different learning areas, such as geography, math – one-to-one correspondence, language – identifying the initial sound, reading, sight words recognition, classification, fine motor practice for students aged 3-6.
Phonics Initial Sound Cards
Montessori Phonics Initial Sound Cards pack contains 26 pages. Each page presents one letter with 10 corresponding initial sound pictures. Except “i” “o” “x” “z” “u” and “y” which have 9 corresponding pictures or less.. Most of the pictures are phonetic or have a phonogram in them. Montessori Phonics Initial Sound Cards are designed to facilitate the process of learning to read in an addition to Montessori Language materials.
Hello, I am Anastasia
I am an Early Childhood Montessori teacher with 10 years of experience in the classroom turned homeschooling mum. Montessori and Nature are two sides of one foundation that inspired me to build respectful relationships with children, embrace education as an aid to life and become a happier & calmer teacher and parent. Lets’ connect!
- Earthworm Life Cycle, Parts of an Earthworm, 3 Part Cards, Blackline Masters – Free Printable
Share Pin Email Print Earthworms! Children get so captivated by those creatures. Today you are invited to download this new freebie from the resource library! To get your copy, join our list and scroll all the way to Activity Packs. Worm farms are quickly gaining popularity in early childhood classrooms. Children learn so much from … - Montessori inspired learning activities and educational games for 5-year-old children
Classroom shelf arrangements with learning activities and games for five-year-olds are as unique as a child’s or group of children’s interests present to be. But many Montessori-minded environment setups are guided by the same principles and ideas. Children are invited to work with activities that are inviting and engaging stimulate their senses are open-ended help …Montessori inspired learning activities and educational games for 5-year-old children Read More »
- Parts of the Volcano Poster, 3 Part Cards, Blackline Masters – Free Printable
Exploring the topic of volcanoes makes a way for so many learning opportunities. Children pick up important geography concepts along the way. And who doesn’t love conducting a volcano experiment with bicarb of soda and vinegar? We used to make a volcano landscape in our classroom out of salt dough that children painted once it …Parts of the Volcano Poster, 3 Part Cards, Blackline Masters – Free Printable Read More »
- Letter from a toddler by DTRoman.
Toddler years are magical and challenging. My youngest child is just transitioning into a more independent and mature stage of her childhood and I am desperately trying to capture in my memories every aspect of her personality, character, and innocence and that toddlers possess. But I had to train myself to appreciate every aspect of … - Horse Life Cycle and Horse Anatomy Flipbook Free Printable
Horse activities are usually quite popular with children especially those of preschool age. These majestic and intelligent creatures are featured on Montessori Parts of Vertebrate animals puzzles and in numerous children’s literature to support students’ interest and help them gain even more appreciation. Here is what’s included in this free printable Horse Life Cycle poster …Horse Life Cycle and Horse Anatomy Flipbook Free Printable Read More »
- Parts of a Grasshopper and Grasshopper Life Cycle Free Printables
Parts of a grasshopper and grasshopper life cycle printables for preschool children can be a great addition to the insect unit, spring, and summer hands-on learning activities in the preschool classroom. Here is what’s included: Parts of a Grasshopper poster Parts of Grasshopper label cards with a blank poster Blackline master Grasshopper Life Cycle poster …Parts of a Grasshopper and Grasshopper Life Cycle Free Printables Read More »
- Parts of the Snail and Snail Life Cycle Printables
Children aged 3-5 years old can benefit greatly from learning about snails, their parts, and their life cycle. They love learning about invertebrate creatures. This resource can be a helpful addition to your Minibeasts unit, spring and summer hands-on activities for your preschool classroom. Here is what’s included: Parts of the Snail poster Parts of …Parts of the Snail and Snail Life Cycle Printables Read More »
- Parts of a Bear and Types of Bears Free Printables
Bears capture children’s minds with their impressive sizes and cuddly features. These preschool printables will be a great addition to a mammal study and benefit young curious students who love learning about the Animal Kingdom. Here is what’s included: Parts of a Bear poster Parts of a Bear label cards and blank poster Blackline master …Parts of a Bear and Types of Bears Free Printables Read More »
- Chicken Life Cycle and Parts of a Chicken Embryo Free Printables
Are you planning to have a chicken egg incubator brought to your classroom to demonstrate how little chicks hatch from eggs? This is a great resource if you are looking to teach about bird life cycle to your students. Here is what’s included: Parts of a Chicken Embryon poster and label cards for matching or …Chicken Life Cycle and Parts of a Chicken Embryo Free Printables Read More »
- Parts of a Bottlenose Dolphin and Dolphin Life Cycle Free Printable
Children absolutely love dolphins. There is always so much to learn when it comes to these amazing marine mammals. This resource contains free printables for preschool children: Parts of a Bottlenose Dolphin poster and label cardsDolphin Life Cycle poster and 3 part cardsPre-writing activitiesBlackline masters. To download the printable, please join Montessori Nature. Once you …Parts of a Bottlenose Dolphin and Dolphin Life Cycle Free Printable Read More »
- DIY Learning Hands-On Activities for 3-Year-Olds
Montessori has the ultimate scientifically-based way to address children’s development. At the young age of three, we often can observe common threads and windows of opportunity that a child’s behavior displays – sensitive periods. Sensitive Periods It is always wise to refer to those sensitive periods when we plan to organize a learning environment for …DIY Learning Hands-On Activities for 3-Year-Olds Read More »
- Outdoor and Nature-Centered Learning Activities for Children
In this post, I share learning activities children can do outdoors in nature. I explain what to bring and write about practical ways you can implement learning in nature. Learning outdoors undoubtedly has many benefits. There are plenty of instances of deep hands-on exploration that take place outdoors when children simultaneously can engage in practical …Outdoor and Nature-Centered Learning Activities for Children Read More »
- Some of the Best Montessori Resources and Materials for Teachers and Parents
I often get asked where to purchase Montessori materials, what I consider Montessori essentials, what handmade items are best for those who prefer handcrafted materials, etc. Below you will find a list of materials, resources, and toys I sincerely recommend. Everything on this list is of high quality and value. I’ve gathered resources and products …Some of the Best Montessori Resources and Materials for Teachers and Parents Read More »
- How to Foster Love of Learning Among Children – The Montessori Way
Children never stop learning. Naturally instilled curiosity and instincts to acquire fresh knowledge and sharpen their skills prompt children’s discoveries every single day. And it is up to us to help them navigate that process in today’s world without losing this spark and the love of learning on the way. In this guest post, Andrea …How to Foster Love of Learning Among Children – The Montessori Way Read More »
- Place Value Mats, Task Cards, and Tracing Worksheets – Free Math Printable
Understanding place value is a fundamental skill that lays an important foundation for so many mathematical concepts. With place value, children learn to comprehend the number system and magnitude of numbers. This math printable includes place value mats for two, three, and four-digit numbers; task cards with tens, hundreds, and thousands, and three types of …Place Value Mats, Task Cards, and Tracing Worksheets – Free Math Printable Read More »
- Introduction to Forest School – a Practical Approach to Outdoor Learning (Free Printable)
Would you like to learn practical ways to incorporate the forest learning approach? Would you like your students to reap all the incredible benefits of spending time in nature and learning outdoors? Allow us to show you how to start implementing principles of learning in the natural environment with an expert and accredited Nature Pedagogue, … - Hummingbird Learning Activities – Free Printable
Hummingbird-themed learning activities for preschool students can be easily incorporated into the preschool bird unit. Also, these printables will be a helpful addition to your resource library when teaching about North America or South America. Here is what’s included: Parts of a Hummingbird poster, label cards, and poster for inserting label cards Student ‘Parts of …Hummingbird Learning Activities – Free Printable Read More »
- Ladybug Learning Activities – Free Printable
Description: Ladybug-themed printable for preschool students is a great resource to prepare in time for Spring and Summer season. Children often get fascinated by these gentle little creatures. They will enjoy learning about its life cycle and anatomy. Here is what’s included: Zip folder with two sets of printables – one features ‘ladybug’ (American version) … - Turtle Learning Activities – Free Printable
Description: Turtle-themed activities for preschool students are a great resource to prepare for those little ones who love turtles. In this printable I included: coloring pages Parts of a Turtle poster with labels poster without labels for pasting/writing parts of a turtle pages with label cards student ‘Parts of a turtle’ blackline booklet ‘t’ is … - Gemstones – Posters and Matching Cards – Free Printable
Description: Gemstones poster and round cards for children to work on pairing activity. There are eleven various gemstones featured with beautiful clipart in this set. The poster presents gemstones found in raw condition and matching cards with polished and finished stones. You will also receive a poster with sixteen different types of rocks and minerals. …Gemstones – Posters and Matching Cards – Free Printable Read More »
- Nature Journal – Free Printable
Description: A guided nature journal for children to document their explorations outdoors. This journal can be used by children living in any region across the world. Each page contains prompts to help children connect with the land on a more personal level. Along with exploring local flora and fauna, children are encouraged to make personal … - Valentine’s Day Coloring Cards – Free Printable
Description: DIY coloring cards with Valentine’s Day themed illustrations of gorgeous images of birds, love hearts, fairies, unicorns, cupids, and flowers. Invite your students to color and create their own Valentine’s Day cards. There are 13 cards with intricate designs included in the set. Age: Preschool ages 3-6 years and lower elementary ages 6-9 years. … - Nature Display in Homeschool Setting.
Setting up a nature display in a classroom or homeschool learning space can be very beneficial. Not every child enjoys going out in nature. Many children protest and dislike being outdoors where they can experience discomfort from the weather, they might not like getting dirty and have fear of crawling creatures. Setting up a space … - Geoboard Task Cards – Free Printable
Description: Geoboard or pegboard task cards for making shapes and patterns by attaching rubber bands. Geoboard is a great math manipulative that helps children develop finger strength, gain a basic understanding of shapes and their properties. There are nine A4 task cards with winter-themed patterns included in the download. Each card also comes with an … - Dinosaur Montessori Inspired Activities and Printables
Preschool Activity Prefilled Planner has inspired me to create learning activity packs for children that are centered around topics children often find fascinating. The very first pack that I designed introduces preschool and kindergarten aged children to the world of prehistoric creatures – dinosaurs. - December Themed Christmas and Winter Holidays Activities – Busy Book and Learning Mats
A busy book is a great way to prepare learning activities for preschool children when you don’t have much time on your hands. With the help of a busy book, children will practice fine motor, counting, recognizing numbers, simple addition. Activities will also help to improve important cognitive functions, logical thinking, and concentration. The beauty …December Themed Christmas and Winter Holidays Activities – Busy Book and Learning Mats Read More »
- How to Become a Montessori Teacher
Montessori Teacher Guide Maria Montessori is an Italian educator, physician, and innovator, famous for the revolutionary education method. The Montessori teacher approach builds on a child’s natural curiosity and inclination to explore through risky play, while children are given space, and resources to learn at their own pace, and in ways that are less restrictive, … - Montessori Flower Arranging Lessons for Children. Activities, Materials. Tips for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Maria Montessori is famous for implementing practical life lessons in children. These are the first things toddlers and preschoolers learn in their early years. Such activities serve as a bridge between the home and school environment. Each step of the practical life lessons fulfills the child’s intrinsic desire to imitate adults and adapt their behavior. … - Summer Hands-On Learning Activities for Children
One of the most incredible and valuable aspects of the Montessori method is that it inspires teachers, parents, as much as it does children to be constantly fascinated by everything we learn, come across. It teaches us to seek pleasure and content from within by shifting focus from external rewards that fade away to grasp …Summer Hands-On Learning Activities for Children Read More »
- Outdoor Activities for Children with Free Seven-Day Planner
Do we have to make every experience outdoors “educational”? We really do not. The most valuable advantages children receive as a result of spending time in nature are exercise, a dose of fresh air, being able to experience a sense of freedom, and learn spontaneous risk assessment. However, the question is: “Is a standard classroom …Outdoor Activities for Children with Free Seven-Day Planner Read More »