Montessori toddler classroom is always filled with fantastic learning opportunities. Book corner is a fascinating place for little ones where they can spend a great deal of time looking through illustrations and making meaning of the pictures connecting them with their personal experience. Children need books as sensory and information resource to build vocabulary, understand concepts that are part of their world. However, most importantly books provide valuable opportunities for adults to spend … [Read more...]
30 Amazing Books For Children on Nature
When exploring outdoors children ask never-ending questions about everything they observe around. Nature and the environment that surrounds kids fascinate and draws them to discover with hands-on learning. Don't you wish you had a practical guide that would help you navigate your outdoor adventures? Well, there are plenty to choose from this list of nature books for children. I have to warn you, it is really difficult to pick just one. Illustrations and content are simply outstanding. I am about … [Read more...]
DIY Montessori Inspired Activities and Games for 3 – 5 year olds.
The Montessori method offers such a wide range of amazing experiences for children. Child's work is their play. Generally, children do not need stimulation or encouragement; they naturally gravitate to activities that reflect their interest and enrich passion for learning. Senses play such a huge role in their learning. All materials and activities that are presented below have a goal to make learning hands-on, connect hand and brain, provide an opportunity for discovery. Our Montessori … [Read more...]
40 Must-Have Books for Preschoolers
Children are very curious by nature, therefore, I consider this list of books to be perfect for preschoolers. With absolutely gorgeous illustrations they give a wonderful presentation of the world surrounding kids. As a Montessorian, I picked mainly books with realistic content that represent the real world and open children's hearts and minds towards understanding people with different culture and traditions. Every single one of these books is on my "must have" list. I chose books that also … [Read more...]
Montessori Inspired Activities and Games For 3-year-olds.
The Montessori method presents such an incredible amount of learning experiences for a child. These experiences are born from child's natural desire to explore, curiosity and passion for the world. I am delighted to share with you what has been happening during our Montessori cycle at home - a classroom I set up for my three-year-old preschooler - A. May I say that I have never felt so strongly about the benefits of the Montessori method until I started to implement it with my child at home. It … [Read more...]
AUSTRALIA / OCEANIA MONTESSORI RESOURCE PACK
Australia and Oceania are one of the most mysterious and fascinating parts of the world. It is has incredibly rich flora and fauna, wonderful people, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient culture of Indigenous people. Even though I will remain Russian in my heart forever I am very grateful to be a part of this great country - Australia - which became my home. The most beautiful part of Australia is its people, their genuine kindness and generosity which represents the whole beauty of natural … [Read more...]
MONTESSORI ESSENTIALS: “MONTESSORI AT HOME GUIDE”
Very often you can hear parents, who recently were introduced to the Montessori method, say that they wish they found out about the Montessori method a lot sooner. When their child is placed in the care of beautiful Montessori trained people who truly believe in what they are doing, the child goes through an amazing transformation. Many decide to start a Montessori journey from when their child is very young. However, people find themselves in a position when they lack support and guidance. Are … [Read more...]
MONTESSORI PHONICS INITIAL SOUND CARDS
One of my favourite parts of the Montessori education is the process of teaching children to read and write. At home, we have done a good solid preparation for the first stages of reading with my daughter. She has experience matching objects with pictures, works to develop logical thinking and comprehension with pre-reading cards, we often play "I spy game", and read books every day. Now the time has come to start learning sounds with Sandpaper letters. In order to assist her in … [Read more...]
Inspiring Children Books About Great People in History
Everyone created their list of heroes and inspirational characters we admire and aspire to continue their legacy. Often ordinary people are the those whose work, passion, motivation and strength of character become an excellent example for all, especially children. These are real "superheroes" that I want my children to look up to, people who used their talents, resources and passion for achieving their goals, dream in spite of difficulties and obstacles. I admire the fact that these talented … [Read more...]
Insects 3 Part Montessori Nomenclature Cards
Do your children love learning about bugs and all sorts of creepy crawlers? Children's curiosity towards insects is so easily sparked, especially around Spring time. Well, I hope this printable won't be left without attention in your classroom. Montessori Nomenclature 3 Part Cards: Insects. This printable contains: 20 x Labeled Picture (Control) cards 20 x Picture Cards 20 x Label Cards 1 x Definition Card. Insects included in this printable are: fly, firefly, cockroach, … [Read more...]
Montessori Inspired Animals of the Continents Bingo Printable
I would like to bring to you Montessori Inspired Bingo featuring animals of the continents. This printable is designed to match materials in the Montessori classroom. Every board is colour coded according to the colours of the continents of the Montessori Geography materials. Take a look at three examples of boards of the seven continents presented in printable: There are three boards for each of the seven continents. I picked examples of ten animals that inhabit Asia, Europe, … [Read more...]
NORTH AMERICA UNIT MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACK
NORTH AMERICA UNIT MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE PACK North America Unit Pack Montessori Educational Resource Contains: - 5 Maps of North America with Flag Activity - North America Introduction Cards - 41 Flags of Countries of North America + Flags Outlines for Colouring - Musical Instruments of North America - Sorting Activity: Vertebrate / Invertebrate Animals of North America + Control Card - Parts of an Eagle 3-Part Montessori Cards + Parts of an Eagle Coloring pages Every … [Read more...]
Books & Cards for Early Readers – Suitable for the Montessori Classroom.
Here is a list of books and cards which are wonderful for early readers. They are applying to child's interest, sweet and short, engaging and are great for using in a Montessori environment. Recently I made a new set of Montessori Inspired Phonetic Word Exercise Cards- Pink and Blue Series - that are there to facilitate children's learning to read process. This is how they work: first the child reads a word, then copies it on the line, and then colours in the matching picture. It contains … [Read more...]