Tag Archive: NAMC

Montessori 3-6 Homeschool Tips and Download

If you’re interested in Montessori information for homeschooling your preschooler or would like ideas for using Montessori principles in another preschool setting, the Montessori 3-6 Homeschool Facebook page has something for you. For everyone, there’s a Montessori Homeschooling Tip of the Day, which has helpful links included. There’s also a free download with lots of great…

Activity of the Week – Friendship Flower Activities

I’m encouraging and participating in the 100 Acts of Kindness Project right now. Peace education is a natural part of both the 100 Acts of Kindness Project and Montessori education. North American Montessori Center’s 3-6 Montessori Homeschool Program has activities to help with peace education and the 100 Acts of Kindness Project in a wonderful free download of Friendship Flower…

Activity of the Week – Observing Nature Close Up

Last week, I featured woodworking using Montessori principles from North American Montessori Center (NAMC). I couldn’t resist featuring another great summer activity from NAMC. This activity is especially good for younger preschoolers. Observing Nature Close Up teaches young children ages 2-3 how to look through a magnifying glass to observe nature. The use of a rope to…

Activity of the Week – Woodworking Using Montessori Principles

Montessori-oriented woodworking. (Photo from North American Montessori Center) Father’s Day made me think of one of my favorite activities for fathers to do with their children – woodworking. Of course, mothers can do woodworking as well. Woodworking is a great summer activity, especially if you can move it outdoors. In Montessori education, children work with real,…