Garden Spring is the perfect time to plant a garden and explore some topics within the botany realm of the Montessori curriculum. One way to explore botany is through planting a garden. Hands on experience with digging in the dirt, planting and caring for fruits and vegetables is a great way...
Sharpen Your Students Food Prep Skills
May 10, '23
Inspire the Chefs in Your Classroom Food preparation connects children to the food they eat and nurtures their sense of order, coordination and independence. Rekindle the excitement around food preparation this spring with these wonderful activities! These lessons are an important part of the Practical Life area of the classroom...
Get Your Students on a Roll With New Rugs
May 3, '23
While we dive deeper into spring, it may be a good time to take a look around your classroom and see how your materials are holding up. Even with the most careful of students, baskets, trays and rugs may need an upgrade / replacement every once in a while. Rugs...
Sorting Builds Vocabulary and Discovery
Apr 26, '23
Toddler Sorting Initial lessons in the Montessori classroom are considered as introduction and serve as only first steps in the learning process. In the infant and toddler classroom the lesson is given silently emphasizing the discovery of the work. As the child masters the work a teacher can add language...