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Choosing the Right Calendar for Your Classroom

Working towards mastering executive functioning skills early on in life is one of the essential skills every child needs to acquire. Executive function is a term used to describe the mental ability of an individual to plan, execute everyday tasks, complete checklists, exercise self-control when tempted to avoid doing important tasks, possessing the will to …

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Authentic Handmade Materials for Your Dream Montessori Classroom

When it comes to creating learning space for the students, it is not about the quantity, but about the quality. If you’ve been teaching children for a while, you soon begin to realize that not all materials and tools are created equal. One of the unique aspects of Montessori materials is that they are designed …

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Rain Cloud In a Jar Science Experiment Plus Types of Clouds Printable

This Rain Cloud in a Jar Experiment is a great way to engage your children aged 3-6 in conducting a simple science experiment before heading outdoors. Looking up in the sky on an overcast day can be quite relaxing and entertaining. As I was inviting children to fill in the cup with water and pour …

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Hands-on Montessori Homeschool Activities for a 5-year old

Our choice to homeschool has been predetermined many years ago. I’ve spent hours meditating on this decision, thinking of the best ways to implement the Montessori approach and self-directed learning in the home environment. I have to say, only this year after my daughter turned 5, I realize that this is precisely what I was …

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International Kid Chef – Culinary Montessori Activity with Dough

Introduce your kids to international cuisine with this game where they become International Chefs and have to use their creativity (and dough!) to cook different foods from around the world. Free Printable Menu guide and paper Chef’s hat included. This post is a guest piece by Kids Activities Designer Rodrigo Macias. What do you need? …

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Learning About Land And Water Formations – Montessori Outdoor Explorations

A hands-on approach to teaching Geography has many benefits. Children grasp complex concepts with ease as they emerge into the learning process. We headed with my preschooler to the beach to learn about land and water forms – one of the subjects covered in the Montessori 3-6 curriculum. Land and water forms sort The information …

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Children of the World Multicultural Activities for Children

Each culture carries an incredibly rich palette of colors and gorgeous patterns represented in their traditional costumes. Children love learning about different traditions all over the world and finding out what makes them so unique and special. Can you imagine a Montessori classroom without a continent study unit? Impossible. Well, besides being an essential part …

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Australian Aboriginal Dot Painting for Children and Art Resources

Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The Aboriginal people believe that the land is sacred and that they have a special connection to the land. They have a strong sense of community …

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