My kids had lots of fun with their first experiences taking photos on family vacations. Family vacations are great for photos. But with digital photography, there isn’t any reason kids can’t be allowed to take photos whenever they wish from preschool age onward. Choosing a Camera Typically, at age 3, a child is ready to…
Tag Archive: preschoolers
Activity of the Week – Doll Washing
Doll washing was one of my daughter’s favorite activities when she was little. Not only is doll washing a popular activity with preschoolers, but it’s a practical life activity you can set up either indoors or outdoors. Washing Baby Dolls from Pink and Green Mama shows a great way to set up the activity, although…
Montessori-Inspired Easter Activities
I always love seasonal Montessori-oriented activities because of the added interest. Now is a great time to put out Easter activities, and there are lots of wonderful Montessori-inspired Easter activities available online. The activity in the photo (Easter Egg Sound Set from Kerri at Elle Belle’s Bows) is a fun twist on Montessori sound boxes….
Dr. Seuss with a Touch of Montessori
This is a great week for educators and families – it’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday tomorrow, March 2, and it’s Montessori Education Week all week! Many families and educators are also celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday all week. If you’re a strict Montessorian, you might not like all the fantasy in Dr. Seuss books. If you’re an…
Activity of the Week – Color Walk
Color sorting using nature. (Photo from Maybe Montessori) The color walk is a wonderful outdoor activity for preschoolers. More than one blog has focused on this activity. The photo from Maybe Montessori emphasizes the use of an egg carton. Maybe Montessori recommends using paints to color each section of the egg carton. I also saw attractive variations of the activity from Jojoebi and…
Favorite Recipes for Preschoolers Are Often the Easiest
As preschoolers, my children loved to help me cook and bake. Some of their favorite recipes, though, were the easiest, allowing them to demonstrate independence and self-discipline. I made the following items available at home: A few low shelves in the kitchen with my children’s food-preparation supplies Real vegetable peelers and other child-sized kitchen utensils Picture-based recipe cards…
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…
Teach Me to Do It Myself (Book Review)
Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child By Maja Pitamic 176 pp. Barron’s Last week I said that if I could recommend one educational book for parents of children ages 5 and under, it would be How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way by Tim Seldin. If…
How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way (Book Review)
How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way By Tim Seldin 192 pp. DK Publishing If I could recommend one educational book to parents of children ages 5 and under, what would it be? After thinking about all the wonderful books I’ve read, one book stands out as the book I would recommend to any…
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I'm Deb Chitwood. My header photo models are my children, Christina, at 1 1/2, my son, Will, at 3, and Christina again at 16. Christina is now 22, and Will is 27. Please see the About Me page for more information about my family and me. Please see the About Montessori page for information about Montessori. -
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