A compilation of Montessori sensorial activities.
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 materials. In this article you will learn about what sensorial materials are used in the primary (2.5-6) age group …
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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 …
The Montessori silence game is a sensorial activity that is introduced in the primary age group (2.5-6) in Montessori schools. It is an activity that translates well to the home environment and can be a great calming activity, as well as a patience activity. In fact, the Silence Game can happen anywhere as a portable …
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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Montessori supports the idea that children learn best when their senses are involved. Maria Montessori developed her Method and materials with the idea that cognitive development could be aided when a child used their senses when learning the ideas that were presented to them. Montessori sensorial materials are utilized to aid in refining the senses …
Learn about the Montessori Brown Stair and how to present it. This article gives information on the material, as well as step by step instructions for the presentation. What is the Montessori Brown Stair? The Brown stair is a Montessori sensorial activity that is presented in the primary years. It is a set of ten …
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Teaching a child colors doesn’t have to be a chore for you or them. In fact, it should be kept simple and fun, as that is how kids learn best! If you are wondering how to teach a child colors, here are 8 fun ways! How to Teach a Child Colors: 8 fun ways Children …
Sensory Play, like slime and colored rice, is very popular. But it is not a Montessori concept and is typically not found in Montessori classrooms. Maria Montessori believed that children do indeed learn through all their senses and she adapted sensory exploration into her classroom in the following ways: Through the sensorial materials she designed, …
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