Today, my daughter will attend her last day of Grade 1. After a fun outdoor picnic and carnival, we will clean out her backpack for one last time and put away all the papers and school supplies that come home. For many families, when the kids are done school, learning and school-type-activities are left for …
K5 Learning is an on-line program where children from pre-k to grade 5 can work on reading, math and study skills. K5 Learning focuses on 4 key concepts: Reading, Spelling, Math and Math Facts. Each concept helps kids learn basic ideas that help them in each of their subjects. K5 Reading helps kids become strong readers and develop …
Steve Light Story Boxes from Guidecraft When I was a child the best part of school (other than recess) was story time. It still is my favorite time; gathering the children around as they use their imaginations in the story. Guidecraft now sells the Steve Light Story Boxes that will make story time an even …
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a series of books that features 101 short, inspirational stories focused towards a certain group of people or age group. With over 200 titles there is a book for everyone is every stage of life! Chicken Soup for the Soul ~ Food and Love is a collection of 101 stories celebrating special times …
This week’s craft isn’t a classic Montessori Material, but a craft used to promote emergent reading for ages 4-5 that I use as an extension on the classics. We love them for car rides and on-the-go activities. Before introducing these bead strands, use the Sandpaper Letters, Object Box One, and the Movable Alphabet (for …