Montessori jobs

“We then found that individual activity is the one factor that stimulates and produces development” -Maria Montessori (The Absorbent Mind, p. 7) Usually I introduce new jobs/ activities to my 2 year old toddler one at a time, so she has enough time to get familiar with it and practice new skills. I also try to replace activities …

“Practical Life” is a huge area of the Montessori Curriculum. It’s about giving children opportunities to engage in real everyday activities such as taking care of themselves and their surroundings, preparing food, cleaning up etc. Real. Life. Stuff. Many Montessori teachers call their fine motor activities Practical Life activities. I think of them more as […]

I recently shared our fun Farm themed printables! Today, I am sharing the practical life and fine motor activities that Y will be working on this month! A lot of these were also inspired by our farm theme (a special post for our hands on farm activities will be live soon).Here is a look at […]

The Practical Life activities in a Montessori classroom are designed to be purposeful work that lead the child to an understanding of his environment and how it works. These activities are appealing to the young child as they resemble everyday activities the child has seen adults complete. The Practical Life Area of the classroom encompasses: […]

Montessori Tidbits Series Part 3 Grace & Courtesy. Lessons that teach young children manners through one on one and group lessons

We've been doing a ton of art lately, more than cooking or other practical life activities. I love to pair a book and an art activity, this week we tried two art activities with Leo Lionni books! ❤️ Pairing the two helps to create a connection between the child and the book and it makes us look deeper into the story. Here are six art trays that we've enjoyed. Remember to follow your child including their interests, developmental needs and skill level. These activities don't need to be…

Coin sorting is a Montesorri-Inspired Sensorial Activity because sorting coins can help children develop and refine the senses as they sort money.

Here is a detailed look at the Montessori activities on a 3-year0old shelf at home. These toys and materials are great for learning a variety of skills including math, language, and science.

Creating a classroom job chart

Your child just tied her shoes, crossed the monkey bars, or helped carry in the grocery bags. Here are 30 things to say instead of "Good job!"