This homemade play dough recipe is very easy to make, and the fine motor skills your child can gain from a sturdy homemade playdough is priceless. If you do purchase dough instead of making it, be sure that it is firm enough for kids to get a hand work out. Some doughs are too soft …
5 Things you won’t see in a primary Montessori classroom. 1. Tons of Papers and Worksheets. Most of the work done in a Montessori classroom for ages 3-6 is done using didactic concrete materials, not on worksheets or workbooks. If you are a Montessori parent, you may see a few papers with open-ended art or …
Somehow, by adding the word Mystery to any child’s activity, it adds so much interest; they’re hooked! This week’s activity is another easy set up. All that is needed is tiny papers, a pencil, some objects to count, and some interested children. The idea is that the adult provides a secret number of objects, and the …
Education is a hot topic these days. My children attend a public French school in a neighboring community. I sometimes get asked what I think of having my children in a public school when I myself am a trained Montessori teacher. The truth is, I am very happy with their education. I personally believe there …
The Stereognostic Bag is a material that is easy for anyone to make, and loads of fun to use. It can be found on many Sensorial shelves, made to exercise and refine the ability to observe and compare shapes that cannot be seen by the eye. All you need is an opaque bag, matching objects, …