Walking on the line is a traditional Montessori exercise for grace of movement. During the summer or in any nice weather, you could add extra interest to the activity by taking it outdoors. Why not have a line hunt for straight lines?! Let your child walk on each line he or she finds (or along…
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Montessori Monday – Halloween Grace and Courtesy
Halloween is a fun holiday – and it’s a holiday that’s made even better with grace and courtesy. Halloween Walking on the Line You can use a Halloween theme with a classic Montessori activity for developing grace of movement – walking on the line. Here’s an Activity of the Week post with ideas for lines…
Grace and Courtesy Games at Home or School
Welcome to the September Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting Through Play This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how challenging discipline situations can be met with play. Please read to the end to find a…
Activity of the Week – Walking on the Line
This week’s activity of the week is an excellent Montessori practical-life exercise for developing poise, balance, and body awareness. In Montessori schools, walking on the line is often used to help preschoolers develop control of movement. The exercise can improve attention and self-control as well. Walking on the line can be an indoor activity using a string, jump rope,…
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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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