Montessori celebration of life

A roundup of ideas & resources for a Montessori birthday celebration of life in the classroom or at home; meaningful birthday celebrations for preschoolers.

Ideas and free printables for a simple DIY Montessori celebration of life ceremony (Montessori birthday) for young children

Free songs and printables for preparing a special celebration of life ceremony for a Montessori birthday in the classroom or at home.

The Montessori birthday celebration known as the Montessori birthday walk is a great way to make the abstract concept of birthdays more concrete for children. At one year Yitzchak is a bit young to understand that but it was still a meaningful way to celebrate his birthday.

Image credits: Waseca, Pyjama School, Montessori en Casa, Arabesque Scissors, Pinterest, Creative Kismet, Mommy Moment, Montessori Print Shop, River Valley Montessori, Healthy Beginnings Montessori, Strawberry Milk and Montessori Album. I'm starting to think about Otis' birthday this year and I'm considering making our own birthday circle inspired by the Montessori Celebration of Life enjoyed at many Montessori schools. I know both of my boys would enjoy this tradition for many years to…

Celebration of Life - A Montessori Style Birthday

"The Earth goes around the sun, The Earth goes around the sun, The Earth goes around the sun, and it take one year!" Ever wonder how you do Birthdays the Montessori way? The celebration is a quiet one. 15 mins, no cake, no sweets, no presents. There's something soothing about being so simple. Zozie slowly traces the sandpaper Number 4 as he preps for his birthday circle at school. The number is laid on a number rod with 4 sections, red being an odd number, blue being an even number. Today…

These free months and seasons printables and activities are designed for preschoolers through first grade ... perfect for classroom or homeschool!

Mother's Day gifts have more meaning when made by hand. Here are three Mother's Day craft ideas for the Montessori environment. #montessori #mothersday