Sensorial extensions are very helpful as they encourage children to continue using Montessori resources in a creative and engaging way. Using extensions children can put into practice their ability to grade and discriminate materials by width, length, and size. From my experience, children master the Pink Tower, the Brown Stairs, the Red Rods, and the Knobless …
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Welcome to Montessori Nature’s Guide to Montessori Toddler Online Resources. You may be a new teacher in the Montessori classroom who is looking for inspiration or a parent who recently heard about the Montessori method but doesn’t know really where to start, or you are simply searching for more ideas. I hope this post will …
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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“I do not trust education” – wrote a principal of a school in his letter addressed to every new teacher he hired. “Dear Teacher,I survived a concentration camp, and my eyes saw what no living being should ever see in their lifetime.I saw scientists and engineers build the gas chambers.I saw qualified doctors poison children.I …
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. Push pinning is a …
I would love to share with you a set of DIY Montessori-inspired activities that’s been on the shelves of my 2.5-year-old daughter. Every week I aim to create activities that encourage concentration, fine motor development, sensory development, encourage work of hand and hand-eye coordination. I tend to use natural materials and materials found in a …
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Maria Montessori has been capturing the hearts of parents and teachers around the world for a long time. Her ideas and philosophy inspire to raise a generation of deeply motivated, successful, and happy people. The Decalogue of Dr. Maria Montessori I would love to share with you my word art printable with the 10 Commandments …
Acrylic mirrors make a wonderful tool for children to discover and play with. It creates a different dimension for children to explore shapes and colors. If you are looking for all the inspiring ways to use acrylic mirrors for your child’s play, I invite you to check out the fun ideas gathered in this post. …
Whether you are looking for inspiration or would like to introduce someone to Montessori philosophy, or would like to learn more about the Montessori method, then this resource is for you. These videos are a great way to open a window into the Montessori world. Anna Lee has been described as an “educator to the …