Activities for girls
Collection by Tiffany Brewster • Last updated 9 hours ago
Art Activities to Rotate (at Two Years)
Sometime I lack ideas of what to rotate on Otis's art shelves - so I decided to make a list. I find there are lots of advantages of rotating art activities like this. We usually only have three trays out at a time. Although there are often pencils or crayons available in the study. Having all the items that Otis needs within the tray makes it easier for him to use and pack up. With the exception of water for washing his paint brush (which he needs to ask me for) and his smock and place-mat…
A Color of His Own: Chameleon Watercolor Project
We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club for Kids (you can also check the club out on Facebook) as the group comes up with some great extension activities each month. This month's author was Leo Lionni. We chose to read and do a project using a book we've really been enjoying lately, A Color of His Own. This is the sweet tale of a little chameleon who is looking for one color to stay all the…
Our Children's Montessori Kitchen
Our Montessori children's kitchen
DIY Whisk - Plenty of Trays
Starting as young as 2 years old, you can teach your child how to use a whisk with this simple Montessori DIY water works tray.
Worm Unit Study - A Peek At Our Week
Take a peek at our week learning about worms! You'll see what we did and also find links to free lapbooks, printables, and more!
19 Powerful Children's Books for Mental Health | Anxiety Relief, Gift Boxes and Coping Mechanisms
It's shocking and incredibly harmful what most children's books tell kids.Here are the best children's books about mental health that are safe and healthy.
20+ Hands-on Easy Ways to Teach Earth Science/Geology | Earth science, Geography lessons, Teaching
Bring science to life with these low-cost, easy experiments! Here are hands-on ways to teach earth science including landforms, rocks, minerals, and more!
Montessori Inspired Window Washing Activity | Stir The Wonder
Preschoolers love helping out around the house! This Montessori Inspired window washing activity will teach a real practical life skill & fine motor skills.
Best Picture Book Biographies about Women Trailblazers
A list of the best biography books for kids about women in history, including biographies about scientists, athletes, artists, activists and more.
Wonder WORKBOOK: Complete Novel Study for Wonder (Distance Learning + Digital)
Use this hands-on, interactive Wonder Workbook to teach kindness and courage with your students. Everything you need to teach a unit on the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio is included in this editable unit! Update: As of July 24, 2020, this bundle includes both the PRINTABLE and the DIGITAL version o...
Children's Books that Teach Geometry
Geometry was always one of my favorite subjects in school as a student, but as a teacher, it can be a challenging topic to teach. Introducing geometry-focused storybooks is an excellent strategy for helping your
The Dandelion Seed: Design A Seed Engineering Challenge
Pairing nature with engineering, challenge your children or students to design seeds that will float, fly and stick just as seeds do in nature. Paired with the lovely children's book, The Dandelion Seed, this STEM engineering activity is sure to keep your kids engaged and busy!
How to Teach Phonetic Reading {Montessori eCourse for Parents and Teachers}
Learn about the phonetic reading Montessori eCourse with the pink, blue, and green series. Perfect for parents and teachers of 3-6 year olds!
10 of the Best Plant, Seed, and Garden Books for Preschoolers
Find the best plant, seed, and garden books for preschoolers. These favorites will be great additions to your classroom library and perfect for your plant study. Are you looking for some books for your garden theme or plant theme unit or lesson plans? Here are some of my favorite garden books for preschoolers. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I receive a
Practical Life: Grating Soap ⋆ Sugar, Spice and Glitter
Montessori Practical Life Lesson for Grating Soap, a great kitchen preparation activity that also can be used to make clean mud or homemade detergent!
Rolling Cloth Napkins - Plenty of Trays
A simple DIY Montessori style work. Encourage your child's development and concentration by teaching them to roll napkins.