A compilation of Montessori crafts and activities for babies, toddlers, and young children.
In this article, you will learn what Montessori spooning activities are, how to introduce them to your child, and get some spooning activity ideas. What are Montessori spooning activities? Montessori spooning work is a Practical Life work that is typically introduced in a Montessori classroom in the primary years. This activity belongs to a special …
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In this article, learn the benefits of Montessori flower arranging activities, how to set the actives up, and how to present flower arranging to your child. What is a Montessori flower arranging activity? Montessori is known for the Practical Life work involved in the Method. Dr. Maria Montessori observed that children prefer real life experiences …
Warm weather calls for fun activities to helps us cool down. Here is a great one; a Montessori hand squeezed juice activity for toddlers and preschoolers! Making orange juice without the juicer is a lot of fun and it has plenty of benefits for young kids. The same goes for homemade lemonade or any other …
This time of year can be difficult to get outside, and understandably, you may find it harder to avoid screen time with your kids. However, you can break up the day with some always important process art. Here are 6 Montessori-aligned, fun winter art activities for toddlers. 6 Winter Art Activities For Toddlers Melted Snowman …
So, you have heard about Oobleck and are ready to take the plunge into this gooey science experiment. Finding the right Oobleck recipe is the very first step and you have come to the right place! Let’s learn a little about what Oobleck is and where the word came from and then we can get …
An art area for toddlers is a fun addition to any indoor play space. In fact, many would argue it to be a crucial aspect of a play space, or even a focal point! You see, art is not simply the creation of a creative product. It’s so much more. And it is the process …
If you’ve heard about the Pikler Triangle and all of the benefits it offers for little ones, you may be starting to wonder if it’s something you need. Or perhaps you’ve already decided to add one of these climbing triangles to your Montessori environment but you’re a bit overwhelmed at all of the Options available …
Whether you have set up an area for process art or you are facilitating loose parts play with an artistic focus, you are going to need some things. When gathering art supplies for kids, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of products out there. Below, I’ve compiled a list of our …
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In 1971, in London, England, a fascinating editorial piece written by the architect, Simon Nicholson was published. It outlined the benefits of, and the need for children to participate in, loose parts play. Loose parts play is a type of open-ended play wherein a child is left up to their own devices to create and …
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In this article, you will learn about the different types of baby mobiles that are in line with Montessori parenting. You will also learn how to make your own Montessori mobile by following the step-by-step DIY Montessori mobile instructions. What is a Montessori mobile? There are many different kinds of baby mobiles out there, but …
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