This week I would like to focus on free printables which teach children to tell time and the concept of time. Comprehending the concept of time is a process that comes to children naturally as they grow. Clocks and watches become an essential part of their day, they observe morning changing into the afternoon and into the evening, they observe seasons and they wait with excitement to celebrate their birthdays which they know comes once a year. When celebrating a birthday in the Montessori classroom the child gets the understanding of time thought celebration of life. He carries a glob around the circle while the rest of the group sings the Montessori birthday song. Every classroom tends to create their own version of birthday celebration.
Here are two great examples of birthday celebrations in the Montessori classroom!
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Great ideas! My eldest is interested in telling time.
Thank you, Sara!! I make sure to follow your blog for more inspiration!
Thankyou so much for this collection of ideas…my girls are so interested in time at the moment so I can't wait to explore some of these! Pinned 🙂
Thank you, Jodie, for stopping by!
Tons of time activity inspiration here!! Thank you so much for including us:)
Thanks so much for sharing! Pinned 😀
Thanks for sharing this great collection of printables. I've pinned it 🙂
Great post Anastasia! Lots of useful printables. I've pinned it.
Telling the time can be so difficult for kids. I remember struggling as a child. These printables are great.
Great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing!
Such helpful resources. Thank you. Pinned. xo P