I’m honored to be a guest writer on Christian Montessori Network once again. Today I have compiled a variety of Montessori inspired kids Bible activities that you can do with your children on the story of Jesus Feeds 5000. (All photos are used in this post with permission from plantingpeas.com) Scripture: Matt 14:13-21, Mark 6:32-44, John 6:1-14, Luke […]
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8 Montessori Inspired Valentine Trays
Last week I got excited about putting activities together using red, purple, and pink with lots of hearts! Well… Valentine’s Day IS right around the corner! I hope you will enjoy these 8 Montessori Inspired Valentine Trays as much as Little Bee and I did. 🙂 1. Valentine Pompom Transfer and Match Up Montessori education […]
3 Montessori Gift Guide Units with Free Printables
Have you used unit studies in your Montessori classroom or home? I love unit studies because I appreciate all things organized. You may wonder if unit studies can be used in Montessori? I really appreciate what my friend Jennifer wrote regarding this topic. Please visit, Can unit studies be used in Reggio and Montessori? These […]
Frozen Fractals: Build Emotional Intelligence and Social Responsibility
Sometimes, when we are in the midst of teaching kids practical life skills, pre-writing skills, or just getting food on the table, we can overlook a major component of their development: emotional intelligence and social responsibility. One of the wonderful aspects of the Disney movie Frozen is the many opportunities it gives for emotional intelligence […]
Montessori Book Club: The Hand and the Brain
Montessori from the Start Chapter Four – “The Hand and the Brain” “Never give to the mind more than you give to the hand.” ~ Maria Montessori This chapter outlines the development of the hand and the brain. Specific activities and Montessori materials are described for helping the hand develop it’s fine motor movements and […]
A Montessori Space for Christmas
If you are considering doing Montessori to any degree in the home, you need to have a dedicated Montessori space. I know, that seems impossible and so easy for me to say, but trust me when I say, even if your family is living in a one-bedroom apartment and every square inch of your home […]