February is a month that’s rich in possible themes. Today, I want to share some ideas for transferring activities that would fit with some February themes. Many of the themes can extend throughout the month. Winter themes obviously work well throughout February; Chinese New Year activities work well during the 15 days of Chinese New…
When we homeschooled, I didn’t want my kids to miss out on the fun I experienced exchanging valentines at school. So, when my son was almost 7 and my daughter was almost 2, I developed a tradition that made our homeschool Valentine’s Day extra special. Here’s what we did each year for as long as…
It’s the 3rd annual 100 Acts of Kindness Project through Toddler Approved! The 100 Acts of Kindness Project started on Martin Luther King Day and ends on Valentine’s Day. It isn’t too late to start! Montessori and kindness projects are wonderful together because of the importance Montessori places on peaceful interaction and Montessori grace and…
It’s time to prepare some Montessori-inspired Valentine’s Day activities! Fortunately, there are already lots of 2012 Valentine’s Day resources available. Here I’ll be listing posts from 2012 (and from 2011 after my last year’s post was published). I’m adding to this post throughout the season. Montessori-Inspired Valentine’s Day Printables Montessori Print Shop has Valentine’s Day…
Welcome to the 100 Acts of Kindness week 2 challenge! If you haven’t started the 100 Acts of Kindness Project through Toddler Approved, it isn’t too late to start. You have plenty of time to do 100 acts of kindness before Valentine’s Day. Toddler Approved had the kindness challenge for week 1: Kindness Challenge #1:…
You can turn many Valentine’s Day craft ideas into Montessori-oriented activities. Not only will your child have a chance to repeat the activity as often as he or she wishes, but you will give your child extra opportunities to develop important skills. Giving your child a chance to repeat activities is especially important when your…
I always loved Valentine’s Day and enjoyed creating activities that were Montessori oriented but had a Valentine’s Day theme. Using a seasonal theme adds new interest to practical life activities and any curriculum area. Counting Coconuts is always a great source for seasonal Montessori-inspired activities. The photo is an example of a simple open and close…
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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