Sometimes parents struggle with improving their child’s fine motor skills. Creativity and art are fantastic for engaging child’s hands in meaningful and fun activities. I love to present to my preschooler different types of art mediums. Due to its texture clay can be a great challenge for little hands. This time we used color modeling clay just …
Fine motor skills are so crucial for the child to learn to write. Maria Montessori also pointed out that the development of fine motor is directly connected to the development of the brain. Many fine motor activities are practical and represent work that is usually done in real life. Fine motor activities are crucial for …
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Children love discovering and experimenting with various types of art mediums. Using charcoal for creative self-expression is a different experience from working with paint, markers, or pastels. A. was fully engaged in the process of learning fun ways to use charcoal for drawing. Process art is an excellent activity for preschoolers as it encourages creativity, …
The process of discovering many types of art mediums is so magnetic for preschool children. I am thrilled we took this 30 days of creativity and art challenge with my 3-year-old daughter to focus on process art. Process art is all about the journey rather than a final destination, and I love to see where …
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Maria Montessori believed that “beauty could be found in nature and that nature itself should be and is the most infinite source of creative inspiration” source.Connecting art experience with nature allows us to incorporate more meaning into our nature walks. When going outside we learn to notice colors and identify sounds and smells. This time-out …
I’ve been asked the question about the Montessori curriculum resources many times. It is quite inspirational to hear how many people are willing to discover Montessori for their children and desire to learn more about this method, and the practical side of implementing the Montessori curriculum in their homes. The amount of information can be …
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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 in 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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Nativity crafts are a wonderful way to engage students in a hands-on activity that reminds them of the significance of the holiday. By creating their own nativity scene or ornaments, students can explore the biblical story, reflect on the birth of Jesus, and foster a deeper appreciation for the Christmas season. These crafts not only …
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I would love to share with you our patio outside set up for play on a budget. Free open-ended play is one of the most essential aspects of the child’s growth and development. They take control over their discoveries, they learn to transform into reality their thoughts and their dreams through their environment. Everything I …
Now our toddler is old enough to work on her practical life skills in the kitchen on regular basis. We set aside time every day to incorporate Montessori principles to create healthy snacks and build healthy habits from the start. Why do we need practical life exercises at home?Practical life activities in the kitchen are …
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