Montessori outdoor environment

You might be surprised to learn that the Montessori approach was never meant to be limited to indoor playrooms. Explore the benefits of taking Montessori learning outside and how to create an outdoor work space. We break down the must-have categories for the perfect outdoor learning experience: Art Exploration, Natural Exploration, Practical Life, and Open Ended Play.

Outdoor Classrooms provide a place for children to connect to nature. With so many areas where children are told "no" to the diverse ways they want to interact with nature, outdoor classrooms are often a "yes" place. Yes, please dig in the dirt. Yes, please dig with the log pieces. Yes, please climb on these fallen logs. I was introduced to the Nature Explore outdoor classroom concept as we developed a natural playscape at a local nature center. This research based process helped reign in…

A blog about Montessori preschool music, the arts, the outdoor classroom, and Montessori Baby Ed.

The outdoor environment is rich in possibility for exploration and fulfills the child's natural needs for movement and experience. Learn how to prepare the outdoor Montessori environment. #Montessori #outdoorplay

Whether you are just modifying or designing outdoor play spaces from scratch you are going to encounter challenges - the simple solutions in this post to will help you jump over the problems and create your ideal outdoor learning environment!

With Spring here, you may be looking for some Montessori outdoor activities for your kids. Here's a list of 20 super fun activities.