I was so happy when I saw an ad on our local on-line classifieds. A Christian bookstore was selling the old greeting card holders. I had to take it off the stand it was on (it had a cover on top with a florescent light and a 1 foot base) to make it a lower …
Snow White worked with the spindle boxes that I introduced to her this morning. She really enjoyed this activity, but had a bit of trouble putting the pipe cleaner around # 7, 8 and 9. I am glad to finally have this material on the shelf!
I had purchased my spindle boxes a little while back from Discount Montessori Materials but had not yet made the spindles (I knew I could make them for way less than buying them). I know some people use Popsicle sticks but i decided to go with these dowels I found at dollarama. I paid $2 …
We did the zero activity today. It helps children understand the meaning of zero. First I asked Snow White to clap her hands 3 times, then 5 times then 0 times.Then we took turns jumping 4 times, 6 times 0 times etc. I explained that 0 means nothing. Then we traced sandpaper letters and would …
Snow White wanted to paint her playhouse,so I gave her a brush and some water and she worked. I was actually quite surprisedthat this kept her busy for over an hour!I thought it was a great practical life activity.The water made the white shiny,and she did not want to miss a spot!