Montessori Continent Studies for Preschoolers — DIY Montessori Continent Felt Map

Once your child has mastered the Montessori continent globe, it’s time to introduce the continents as a map. ย You can buyย a wooden one, or you can make your own for far less money out of felt. ย While I ultimately concluded that it may not have been worth it to make my own globe, this project […]

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DIY Montessori-Inspired Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers — Ribbon Weaving Board

I was browsing through a kitchen organizing store a while ago when a kitchen cabinet shelf organizer caught my eye — but not for use in my kitchen. ย Of course not, that would be silly! ย No, it caught my eye because I knew it would be perfect for a weaving work for L! I tied […]

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Montessori-Inspired Language Activities for Preschoolers — Sorting by Seasons [With Free Printable!]

Continuing our study of the seasons, I wanted to move away from just how trees differ in each season and move on to other characteristics of each part of the year. ย We live in a part of North America that sees great differences in temperature throughout the seasons, so these cards work for us in […]

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Montessori-Inspired Activities for Preschoolers — Hole Punching

When I was browsing in the dollar store (as all Montessori moms/teachers do!), I found this hole puncher and couldn’t pass it up. ย I knew this would be a great hand-strengthening exercise for L, which in turn will help with pre-writing skills in the future. I put a piece of construction paper, the hole puncher, […]

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Montessori-Inspired Activities for Toddlers — One-to-One Correspondence with Pom-Poms

Practical Life works are known for the repetition of motion needed to complete the activity, and that’s one of the huge draws for toddlers. ย I’ll be honest — I like that repetition too. ย This is one of the works that both girls love, although N spends way more time with it, and it’s one that […]

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