Open and Close Basket (Photo from Counting Coconuts)
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 basket – but with a Valentine’s Day theme (and heart-shaped erasers inside each container), making the activity come to life again. Here’s the link to all the wonderful Montessori-inspired Valentine’s Day posts from Counting Coconuts. You’ll notice that many of the activities are easy to prepare … well-worth putting on your shelves for the two weeks before Valentine’s Day!
Here are links to some other wonderful Montessori-inspired Valentine’s Day activities from around the blogosphere (sometimes you’ll even get the bonus of additional activities within one post!):
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My Montessori Journey Old Favorites with a Valentine’s Vibe Clothespin Math Activity Heart Links Heart Cards and Counters Valentine’s Necklace Work Chocolate Playdoh Valentine Card-Making Work Valentine’s Math Activities Heart Art Valentine Transfer Activities Valentine Sun Catchers Valentine Bracelets
The Work Plan 100 Acts of Kindness The Writing Tray
More from my site
Activity of the Week – Turning Valentine Crafts into Montessori-Oriented Activities
Activity of the Week – Montessori-Inspired Astronomy Activities
Montessori-Inspired Activities Teaching about Money and PresidentsActivity of the Week – Pincer Grip Activities
Montessori Monday – Open and Close
Ooooooo, great stuff! Have you ever heard of the Heroic Journey? It’s a montessori program for middle or high schoolers. My kids did that, it was awesome!
Thanks so much for your comment, Sheila! I think the Heroic Journey is an awesome addition to a traditional Montessori curriculum for middle or high schoolers. A rite of passage program is amazing – and the Heroic Journey seems like one of the best. It’s so great that your kids were able to experience it!
Thanks for all the fun Valentine themed links! I’m always looking for great ideas to do with my two. I just visited Counting Coconuts! Very cute, we’ll definitly be trying a few of those ideas out over the next couple weeks.
Thanks, Michelle! So many of the activities in the links are simple to prepare – along with being absolutely wonderful for many skills preschoolers need to develop. Have fun!
You are so awesome! You continue to inspire me. I am always grateful for you blog and comments I know you are a person with a wealth of knowledge. Now I am off to check out all these amazing links you posted. Thank you for sharing so much.
Thanks so much for your very kind comment! I love the activities you share at your blog, too – and always appreciate the many photos that make your activities so clear!
Thanks for the actvities roundup, I haven’t been keeping track of how close valentines is getting this year!
Thanks for your comment, Katherine! Those holidays do have a way of sneaking up, don’t they?!
Thanks a lot for linking to my blog!! It is always nice to hear from you!Happy Valentines Activities..
You’re welcome, Patty! I always love visiting with you – and checking out the great activities at your blog! I hope you’re enjoying all the February holidays!
Thanks for the Valentine’s Day links. Stopping in from the Hop!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Heidi! I hope you find some activities that are perfect for your family. Have fun!
Thanks for featuring my posts!
You’re welcome! And thanks for sharing so many wonderful Valentine’s Day activities at your blog!
Aw thats lovely that you’re doing valentines day things with the kids! Maybe it’ll teach the boys to fully appreciate Valentines day when they’re older!
Thanks for your comment, Harriet! I hadn’t thought about that – I’ll hope the Valentine’s Day activities do inspire some boys to remember Valentine’s Day when they’re older!
Thanks again for featuring my post, Deb! Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday – thanks for putting together a great list of links for everyone!
You’re welcome, Mari-Ann – and thank you for sharing such awesome activities! Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays, so it was especially fun to research activities for this.
Wonderful Deb! Thank you for this one too! 🙂
Thanks so much for your comment, Angie! I had lots of fun searching for these activities online!