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Lavender Rice Sensory Bin

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:10:15 +0000

A calming sensory bin for kids to unwind with before naptime or bedtime, this Lavender Rice Sensory Bin is super simple to make at home and can be played with in so many different ways. DIY Lavender Scented Rice Anyone else have a houseful of nap resistors? Between my daughter and my daycare kids, I...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Montessori Education

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:31:00 +0000

Montessori education often sparks curiosity – and sometimes controversy. Is it really the best way to educate children, or just another trendy alternative? If you’re a college student studying education, child development, or even just thinking ahead to future parenting decisions, understanding the Montessori method is a must. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages...

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What is “Montessori Independence?”

Jennifer Tammy — Wed, 29 May 2019 18:47:59 +0000

After building up an amazing collection of Montessori Practical Life Activities on Sugar, Spice & Glitter, I wanted to revisit why Montessori practical life activities are so wonderful and beneficial to children, even if you don’t implement any other Montessori activities in your home. What is Montessori? Recently, Montessori has come into the spotlight...

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Toward Reading and Writing: The Montessori Movable Alphabet

Beth Holley — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:52 +0000

Last month we shared the Montessori Sandpaper Letters, and today Beth Holly is back with another installation of our Montessori Primary Language series, explaining How to Present the Montessori Moveable Alphabet. Montessori Moveable Alphabet Lesson Today’s post is the third in a series that we’re presenting on early Montessori language lessons that lead the child toward...

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Toward Reading and Writing: The Montessori Sandpaper Letters

Beth Holley — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:08 +0000

Last month we shared the Montessori Sound Games, and today Beth Holly is back with another installation of our Montessori Primary Language series, explaining How to Present the Montessori Sandpaper Letters. Montessori Sandpaper Letters Today’s post is the second in a series that we’re doing on the early Montessori language lessons that lead a child...

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Toward Reading and Writing: Early Montessori Language Lessons

Beth Holley — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:51:06 +0000

I jumped ahead with sharing the Montessori Pink Series – there is quite a bit in the Montessori Language Curriculum that should come before it, so today, we start at the beginning with a post on Early Montessori Language Lessons. This post is written by Beth Holly, whose work you can find on Teachers Pay...

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Easy Homemade Bird Feeder Kids Can Make

Jennifer Tammy — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:00:00 +0000

A fun and easy Cookie Cutter Bird Feeder, this Homemade Bird Feeder is simple enough for kids to make and only requires a couple of materials you probably already have at home! DIY Bird Feeder Kids Can Make Every Fall and Spring, one of my daycare kids’ favorite activities is making homemade bird feeders and...

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DIY Tooth Models & Tooth Sensory Play (with Video)

Jennifer Tammy — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:00:05 +0000

Thank you The Smile Generation for sponsoring this post. Contact The Smile Generation today to see how they can help you and your family become healthier and happier! DIY Teeth Models and Dentist Sensory Play Kids can be intimidated by new experiences, and the dentist can be scary for kids who have never visited a...

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Building Popsicle Stick Structures STEAM Project

Jennifer Tammy — Tue, 29 May 2018 16:01:01 +0000

Today, Ella and I are sharing how to make a Popsicle Stick Fairy House with a focus on the STEAM Engineering aspect, including a free printable for kids to use while planning their popsicle stick structures. First Engineering Project: Popsicle Stick Structures Recently, my daughter had an assignment to design and build a structure...

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Botany for Kids: Egg Planting Experiment

Jennifer Tammy — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 18:17:54 +0000

A simple kids’ kitchen science experiment to add onto our Botany for Kids series: Growing Seeds in Egg Shells. A simple plant science experiment that just requires seeds and supplies you probably already have on hand! Planting Seeds in Egg Shells Experiment Where I live in Canada, we can’t really start planting in the garden...

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