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Montessori Book Club: The Hand and the Brain

November 20, 2014 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

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

A review for our Book club on Chapter four from the book "Montessori from the Start" explaining the connection between the hand and the brain. - ChristianMontessoriNetwork.com

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 sending this information to the developing brain. I appreciate this detailed description of materials that can be used at each age and I will summarize the materials by age in this post. However, remember that these are just suggestions and it is always best to follow your own child by watching for readiness.

Newborn

– Mobiles within Eyesight Range

– Mobiles for Batting with the Hand

 “Montessori Infant Environment”

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Three Months

– Mobiles for Grasping and Holding

– Simple Lightweight Natural Toys to Explore and Bring to his Mouth

– Finding his Hands and Fingers for the First Time

Montessori Baby Toys & Materials

by Racheous Blog

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Six Months

– Hand-to-Hand Transfer (using both the right and left side of the infant’s brain)

– Pincer grip (refine movement by repetition and practice)

– Treasure Basket for Exploring Different Textures with the Hands

Ball Treasure Basket for Babies

by Living Montessori Now Blog

Ball-Treasure-Basket-for-Babies

Nine-Twelve Months

– Wooden Egg and Cup

– Wooden Cube in Small Box

– Balls and Box with Hammer (or hand)

7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers – Week 3

by Mama’s Happy Hive Blog

Ball and Box Game - www.mamashappyhive.com

– Object Permanence Box

Toddler Montessori Shape Lessons

by Mama’s Happy Hive BlogObject Permanence Box - www.mamashappyhive.com

Twelve Months – Three Years

– Wooden Spindles Placed into Holes (or Q-tips and Herb Container)

7 Montessori Inspired Activities for Toddlers – Week 2

by Mama’s Happy Hive Blog

Concept of In & Out with Q-Tips - www.mamashappyhive.com

– Open & Close Drawers/Doors

– Fill & Empty Containers

– Practical Life Skills

Montessori Toddler in the Kitchen

by Mama’s Happy Hive Blog

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Three-Six Years

– Sandpaper Letters

– Movable Alphabet

Reading & Writing Materials for Kids

by Carrots are Orange Blog

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– Metal Insets: Geometric Shapes

– Sandpaper Globe and Puzzle Maps

– Land & Water Forms

– Maps with Tiny Flags on Pins

– Golden Beads

Free Montessori Math Video’s 

by Living Montessori Now Blog

Free-Montessori-Math-Videos

Filed Under: Montessori Book Club, Toddler (1-3 years), What is Montessori?

About Vanessa

Vanessa has a Pediatric nursing background and currently works as a Lactation Consultant, although her full-time job is a stay-at-home mama to her very active and adorable toddler. Vanessa enjoys discovering and learning the beauty of Montessori education with her tot. She writes and shares her life story in a weekly picture journal as well as sharing her creative DIY Montessori activities on her blog, “Mama’s Happy Hive.” She finds this learning journey to be one of the most delightful journeys she has ever taken and looks forward to the years of continued discovery with her little one as he grows up.

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