Montessori Botany Study: Learning About Leaves

September 26, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

After learning about plants in general, we actually began with a tree study — but since it’s the perfect season to learn about leaves and why they change color, I’ll share that part next! We began by looking at the different parts of a leaf using these 3-part cards. As we usually do with this […]

HALLOWBOO! at Idlewild — special discount!

September 25, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Western PA peeps: Looking for a fun Halloween event this year? We’re pretty excited to be going to HALLOWBOO at Idlewild & SoakZone — and I have a special discount available for you! The HALLOWBOO event will be happening every weekend in October (plus the last weekend in September), and you can get $10 off […]

Our Montessori Homeschool Preschool Room

September 19, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

Our Montessori Homeschool Preschool room is finally finished! Actually, that’s not a true. A good Montessori environment is never truly finished, because it should always be changing to follow the needs of the children it serves. BUT, the bones of the room are finished and exactly what my 4.5-year-old and almost 3-year-old need right now. […]

Montessori Botany Study: Learning About Plants

September 12, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

After we finished our Montessori Human Body Study, Lila decided she wanted to learn about plants. Specifically, she wanted to learn about trees, leaves, flowers, and plants we eat — so that’s how I designed our botany study! Our full botany study lasted almost 4 full months, so I’ll be sharing just a part of […]

Montessori Practical Life — Pouring to the Line

September 5, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

When we moved into our new house and had a room set aside specifically for use as a homeschool preschool room, I knew I wanted to up my game in terms of providing more practical life works that involved water. Lila has been pouring liquids with ease for years now, so I knew it was […]