Practical life

The Importance and Benefits of Teaching Gardening to Children Toddlers to Preschoolers.

Montessori 3-5, Nature, Outdoors, Practical life

There’s this common misconception that gardening is an activity best suited for the elderly. However, that is not even remotely true. You see, studies have shown that there are many benefits of introducing gardening to kids at age toddlers to preschoolers. Through garden play, children acquire and improve crucial skills, have fun, and develop self-confidence …

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Indoor Garden Craft Ideas for Kids – Plants That Stimulate the Senses

Nature, Practical life

Every parent wants their kids to enjoy the outdoors and to have a strong connection with Mother Nature. And while most grown-ups are grabbing every chance of escaping from closed environments, many kids tend to do quite the opposite and spend days without seeing the sunlight. Thankfully they have us, the parents, to help them …

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Toddlers in the Kitchen – How to Set Them Up For Success

Montessori 0-2, Montessori at Home, Practical life

Toddler years are generally characterized by a child’s untamed desire for independence. They observe us closely spending hours preparing food, entertaining and naturally that creates an infinite desire to imitate adults and gain autonomy in the kitchen. In this guest post, Eva of Mimia Montessori shares some practical and excellent tips on how to support …

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How to Make a Vegetable Garden for Kids

Lower Elementary, Montessori at Home, Nature, Outdoors, Practical life

Children love dirt! Gardening is a perfect excuse to get dirty! Ann Sanders of A Green Hand  shared her easy to implement step-by-step guide to creating a nourishing vegetable garden with your children. Gardening is one of the major part of Practical Life activities children learn to master in the Montessori environment. In addition to …

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Practical Life Activities to Help Survive the Cold and Flu Season

Homeschooling, Montessori at Home, Practical life

A change of seasons brings a whole kaleidoscope of new emotions, feelings, colours, excitement and anticipation. Changes in nature create a unique atmosphere in classrooms and call for new adventures and learning opportunities. However, it also means that our bodies have to adjust as well. In autumn and winter there is less sun exposure, less …

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Cooking with Kids. Easy 2 Ingredient Pizza Dough.

Hands-on Activities, Montessori 3-5, Practical life

Food preparation with young kids is a priceless learning experience that is just as valuable for little ones as it is for parents or teachers. In a Cycle one ( 3- 5-year-old) Montessori classroom you will find that Practical life activities, including food preparation, are one of the central aspects of children’s environment. It is …

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DIY Montessori Inspired Activities and Games for 3 – 5 year olds.

Books and Printables, DIY Montessori, Fine Motor, Hands-on Activities, Homeschooling, Montessori 3-5, Practical life, Preschool

    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 …

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15+ Montessori Inspired Explorations for Three Year Olds

DIY Montessori, Montessori 3-5, Practical life, Preschool

Our Montessori days become more and more filled with learning and exploration. I aim to dedicate at least one hour each day to support my daughter is working with activities from our learning shelves. She recently turned three, and her inquisitive mind draws her naturally to it. I always try to respect her choices in …

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Pin Poking Activities + Free Printables.

Books and Printables, Free printables, Hands-on Activities, Homeschooling, Montessori 3-5, Montessori Printables, Practical life

Pushpin (or pin poking) activity is one of the popular fine motor activities in the Montessori classroom. I would like to share with you different ways to use pins and pin poking which greatly benefit the child’s development. You will find that pins are often used in activities for different purposes. Pin activities – help …

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