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!

For a science activity we potted a flower today.We first went to the garden and dug up some soil.Snow White found a worm,so I asked her if she wanted to hold it.She agreed. I talked a bit about the worm and then she said“Mommy, we need worms to help in our compost bin too,can we …

I have been wanting a new table for the classroom but did not want to spend alot of money. I found an old coffee table at a thrift store. I liked that the top was solid wood! (it is already sanded in this picture) I took it apart, sanded it, bought 2×2 wood for new …