In a Montessori "PBG" Language scheme (Pink-Blue-Green series approach), the child progresses very gradually as s/he is first introduced to three letter words in💗 PINK Series, then blends (/st/, /bl/, /pr/…) in 💙 BLUE…
Although Adrian knows his ABCs, "letter hunts" where he gets to walk around the house with a basket collecting objects that begin with a particular sounds are still one of his favorite activities. Today,…
Montessori Sandpaper letters are a traditional language material used to introduce a child to letters and their sounds, but with a twist: besides visual stimulation of perceiving the symbol (seeing the shape commonly agreed…
In a Montessori language curriculum, alphabet letters are not first presented to a child in an alphabetical order like A, B, C, D, etc. The idea is to introduce letters phonetically (the way they sound) rather than…
While most adults do not have a deep affection for bugs, children, on the other hand, spend hours in a backyard flipping over rocks and inspecting blades of grass in search of the coolest…
We love process art and the opportunity for combining sensory movement with art. In process art, not the destination (the end 🖼product of art) is the principal focus, but rather the 🛣road the child takes- the "process" of the formation of art: such as gathering,…
Science in a Bottle is a fun STEM experiment for preschoolers and kindergartners to learn about the water cycle while making a DIY terrarium. Science in a bottle is a fun kids experiment to…
Shaving-foam water-beads sensory play is a fun sensory kids activity to stimulate tactile senses in children while exploring different textures. Shaving foam (or cream) is a wonderful and relatively inexpensive material to use for many…
Montessori Sandpaper Numbers are a traditional math material designed for preschoolers to promote numeracy through hands-on sensorial activity. Sandpaper Numbers is a Montessori lesson that is in a math area but is indeed a…
A home-made water beads lava lamp is a fun kids science experiment for preschoolers and kindergarteners to learn about early chemistry, density and immiscibility. Have you ever made a home-made water beads lava lamp?…