‘Tis the season for fun-filled activities and creating meaningful moments. Even amid a pandemic and potentially-altered holiday plans, there are lots of ways to make the season memorable and educational. Experiential learning is one of the foundational principles of Montessori education and it can be done at home. Maria Montessori observed that children need to learn through experiences and manipulating objects, rather than through sitting and listening to a teacher. We reached out to Zahra Kassam, CEO and founder of Monti Kids for a list of Montessori-inspired ideas for the holidays. Here are 5 easy Montessori activities that will entertain your toddler (and infant) all season long: “Snow-dough” @ourcraftynest/Instagram This three-ingredient dough is a natural (and good-smelling) alternative to Play-dough,...
Image by Natasia Mora A fireplace, a red balloon, a green and ever-darkening room. One of the most popular children’s books of all time, Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon is also one of the strangest. There is no linear story, only a disembodied voice describing a cozy-but-eerie bedroom, where an anthropomorphized rabbit child lies in bed under the watchful eye of “a quiet old lady who was whispering ‘hush.’” Chicago novelist Julia Fine began reading Goodnight Moon to her newborn son after what she describes as a “traumatic and isolating” postpartum experience, worsened by the pressure society places on mothers to be visibly happy with their babies. Struck by Goodnight Moon’s surreal yet comforting nighttime imagery, Fine sought out a biography...
1. Learning Resources Learning Resources Classroom Liquid Measuring Set, Science Classroom Accessories, Teacher Aids, 19 Piece Set, Grades K+, Ages 5+ (LER0360),Multi-color Learning Resources - All pieces are clearly marked and made of durable plastic Students will recognize measure and estimate liquid volumes Set includes 5 measuring jars 3 liquid measurers 5 measuring cups and 6 measuring spoons Deluxe set includes everything needed to teach liquid measurement and equivalencies Ages 5 2. SANTSUN Set of 9 Lamination Moon Phases Charts | Classroom Science Poster | Moon Phase Names and Illustrations | for Teachers, Students, Classroom, Home – Reusable Moon Phases – Measuring 12.2” x 8.6” SANTSUN - Beautiful colors and illustrationour educational posters are a fantastic way of...
If you typically send out personalized Christmas cards during the most festive time of the year, or if you have just decided to start this tradition, you have come to the right place. The first thing you have to do is decide on the Christmas card design. There are many fabulous ideas out there, especially when it comes to buying Christmas cards from your local shop. However, it can quickly become expensive to purchase dozens and dozens of cards for your family, friends, and co-workers. Instead, you should consider making your own Christmas cards. Besides being a fun activity for the entire family, it’s also more meaningful. We put together a list of numerous Christmas card ideas that you should...
A round up of the best grade school age kids gift ideas for Christmas with toys, books, and games starting at $7. I’ve been pouring over a bunch of the latest gift ideas for kids this past week since I’m absolutely determined to have zero Christmas shopping on the to-do list after Thanksgiving for my 9 year-old. What’s up with kids being so hard to buy for? Maybe it’s because I just don’t want to get my kids total junk that will turn into broken clutter and instead give them things they’ll actually use and love. One of the most fun parts of Christmas to me is when the kids have opened all of their gifts, and there is this...
