The Montessori Number Roll is one of my favorite Montessori activities for Linear Counting. Both my classroom children and my oldest daughter go nuts for it. Our number rolls are so long they spread across the lawn! Number rolls are so attractive to children; to write out numbers, and have the opportunity to see them …
Practical Life plays a big role in the classroom and also the home. This Montessori Mom wants to allow more independence and ownership in our home. When I need a minute (to cook, to work, to breath), I look for something to keep little hands busy. Children take pride in helping. Mirroring adults is play …
Sink or Float is one of my favorite science activities. Water activities are always a hit. The idea of making a prediction and conducting a scientific experiment. The children experience weight, density, and buoyancy in the comfort of the classroom or home. The set up is so simple, and it can be changed with seasons, …
My own children are really into their birthdays. Lately, it has a lot more to do with the passage of time than the typical cake, ice cream, and gift routine (which is awesome, too!). My oldest is talking about her life so far. I think watching her little sisters mature so quickly is bringing up …
Before learning how to write, Montessori students have plenty of work with knobbed cylinders, peg puzzles, and Practical Life to strengthen and refine the movements of the hand. When little hands are first learning to write, the using a pencil may feel overwhelming. At times, children feel a struggle with the permanence of writing implements. …