Sensorial

This important sense, which is usually taken for granted, can be a powerful tool for blind people throughout their lives. In order to help facilitate stereognostic sense in Montessori education and other settings for children with disabilities, it’s important that educators understand not only how stereognostic sense works but also its importance in everyday life. …

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Young children enjoy activities that involve water. Fortunately, there are so many fun Montessori water activities to choose from. The activities below can be presented as shelf work, in a casual way throughout the day, or on a sensory table. (This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing from these links costs you nothing extra, but sends …

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In this article, you will learn the relationship between Montessori and outdoor play and specifically how Maria Montessori herself felt about the outdoors in education. You will also learn about the benefits of outdoor play and get some ideas on preparing your outdoor space. Montessori and Outdoor Play I often take walks around my neighborhood …

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Whether you are gearing up to send your child to a Montessori primary program, you are planning on Montessori homeschooling, or you are just curious about how Montessori works, you may be curious about Montessori sensorial activities and materials. In this article, you will learn about what sensorial materials and activities are used in the …

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We have all heard of the 5 senses, but did you know that Montessori actually focuses on the refinement of 9 senses? In this article, I will go over what these nine senses are and give examples of Montessori activities that aim at their refinement. What are the 9 senses in Montessori? In Montessori, children …

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What are the Montessori Sound Cylinders? The Montessori Sound Cylinders are a traditional Montessori sensorial material presented in the primary age group. The cylinders come in a set of 2 boxes containing 6 cylinders each. The cylinders are color-coded red and blue for pairing. Each Montessori Sound Cylinder contains beads of varying sizes and amounts. …

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Learn about what the Montessori Color Tablets are and how to present them, including the extension activities. This can be done in a classroom setting or in your home. What are the Montessori Color Tablets? The Montessori color tablets are a traditional Montessori sensorial material and are a “fan favorite” in Montessori classrooms around the …

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The Montessori Touch Boards are a sensorial material introduced in Montessori primary programs. This activity is introduced prior to the Sandpaper Letters or Sandpaper Globe, as it helps heighten a child’s sensitivity to different textures. The Montessori Touch Boards There are 4 rectangular touch boards in a proper set: Touch Board 1– two equal squares, …

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