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Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Early Explorers Activities – Music

June 4, 2015 By Deb Chitwood 75 Comments

My granddaughter and I are continuing to have lots of fun with the new Little Passports Early Explorers edition! I’m a Little Passports affiliate and ambassador. As an ambassador, I received a 3-month subscription to the Early Explorers Edition of Little Passports.

Today, I want to share some ideas for using a Montessori-inspired approach with the Early Explorers music package.

All opinions are honest and my own. (Note: my Little Passports posts contain affiliate links at no cost to you.)

 

Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Early Explorers Activities - Music

I love the excitement Little Passports can bring to any study of geography. It can work well in a home with children of multiple ages. In my previous Little Passports posts, I shared ideas for using the Little Passports World Edition with preschoolers. Now there are even more options with the new Early Explorers subscription, which is designed for ages 3-5. (Note: the World Edition is recommended for ages 5-10, and the USA Edition is recommended for ages 7-12.)

In my post today, I’ll share some Montessori-inspired ideas for using the Early Explorers landmarks package with both toddlers and preschoolers.

Little Passports Early Explorers Subscription

Instead of following Sam and Sofia to various countries around the world as in the World Edition, preschoolers follow the adventures of Max, Mia, and their dog, Toby. A different world theme is used each month:

  • Landmarks
  • Music
  • Animals
  • Food
  • Art
  • Natural Wonders
  • Oceans
  • World Coins
  • Space
  • World Discoveries
  • Dinosaurs

I previously wrote about the first month’s package, the Traveler Kit. It contains:

  • An orange suitcase
  • Wall-sized world map
  • 20-page passport/activity booklet
  • Luggage tag
  • Stickers and wall decal

Contents of the Early Explorers Music Package (photo includes the suitcase from the first month’s Early Explorers Traveler Kit)

Contents of Little Passports Early Explorers Music Package Plus Suitcase from Package 1

Contents of Little Passports Early Explorers Music Package Plus Suitcase from Package 1

After the first month, each package contains:

  • 20-page activity booklet
  • Souvenirs (World Sing-Along CD from Putumayo Kids this month)
  • Flashlight adventures
  • Stickers and wall decals

Using the Early Explorers Map with Toddlers

Matching Animals to Little Passports Early Explorers Map

Matching Animals to Little Passports Early Explorers Map

I like this activity for young toddlers each month. I happened to have some Beanie Babies that matched the animals pictured on the world map. In the photo my granddaughter, Zoey, (17 months at the time) had fun adding Beanie Babies to their matching place on the map. Matching some of the animals on the world map with whatever type of stuffed animals or large animal replicas you have could be a fun way for your toddler to join in the Little Passports Early Explorers map activities each month.

Using Little Passports Early Explorers Music with Preschoolers

Since Early Explorers is designed for ages 3-5, you’ll generally be able to use any of the activities with that age group. Of course, I would still follow your child’s interests. Just have your preschooler do the pages in the activity booklet that he or she is interested in. Many preschoolers prefer hands-on activities to paper-and-pencil activities, so it’s fine for your child to do activities by pointing at the correct answer. And it isn’t essential to complete the whole activity booklet. More important will be any related hands-on activities you can do with your preschooler.

Landmarks Review and Map Matching Activity

Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Early Explorers - Landmarks

See my Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Early Explorers Activities – Landmarks.

Adding Landmarks to the Little Passports World Map

Adding Landmarks to the Little Passports World Map

You could review the landmarks from last month’s package. Be sure to point out the drums pictured on the continent of Africa.

World Sing-Along Activities

Zoey and I both love the World Sing-Along CD. With older preschoolers (and elementary-age children), you could identify the country associated with each song on a map or globe.

Using Sand Blocks at 19 Months

Using Sand Blocks at 19 Months

(Note: The pictured rhythm instruments are NOT part of the Little Passports music package.) I kept many of the rhythm instruments from when I owned a Montessori school. I made a music basket with some of the rhythm instruments, and Zoey and I played a variety of rhythm instruments along with the CD. With older children, you could switch instruments after each song.

Playing the Drum at 19 Months

Playing the Drum at 19 Months

I let Zoey choose which instruments to use and when to switch to a different instrument. We’ve had fun with the rhythm instruments on more than one day, and Zoey asks to use them each time she visits now.

Dancing to "Waltzing Matilda" at 19 Months

Dancing to “Waltzing Matilda” at 19 Months

Zoey also had fun dancing to “Waltzing Matilda.”

The songs on the CD have catchy tunes and are a great way to introduce world music. I especially love the song “That’s What Friends Are For.” It’s a lovely indie-style song which encourages friendship and empathy toward others.

Hidden Musical Instruments Flashlight Adventures Tray

Hidden Musical Instruments Flashlight Adventures Tray

Hidden Musical Instruments Flashlight Adventures Tray

I love the flashlight adventures that come with the Early Explorers packages. You can easily put together a flashlight adventures tray on an inexpensive bamboo paper plate holder or another tray each month.

Hidden Musical Instruments Flashlight Adventures

Hidden Musical Instruments Flashlight Adventures

Continent Map Activities

Using Little Passports Early Explorers with a Montessori-Inspired Approach

I shared a number of continent activities in my post about the first package (Traveler edition): Using Little Passports Early Explorers with a Montessori-Inspired Approach. Continent activities would work well each month. In Montessori education, we introduce Montessori globes and then the world continent map. (The links contain ideas for DIY versions.) Any hands-on activities you do with globes and the continent map will be a great extension to the Early Explorers activities.

Check out each of the related continent educational resource boards (which include resources for the related countries included in the Little Passports World Edition packages). The Montessori-Inspired Global Adventure Pinterest Board has lots of activities that would work well with the Early Explorers subscription.

The Pinterest boards contain ideas and activities that can be used to create continent boxes and complete unit studies for a variety of ages to go with your Little Passports packages. I add geography resources to Pinterest each month. Here are links to each of the Pinterest boards in the order the continents are introduced through Little Passports:

Montessori-Inspired Global Adventure (introductory geography resources and 7-continents activities)

*South America Educational Resources

*Asia Educational Resources

*Europe Educational Resources

*Africa Educational Resources

*Australia Educational Resources

*North America Educational Resources

*Antarctica Educational Resources

More about Little Passports

You can sign up for 3 months ($13.95/month with a one-time payment of $41.85), 6 months ($13.95/month with a one-time payment of $83.70), 12 months ($10.95/month with a one-time payment of $131.40), or monthly ($11.95/month, billed monthly and can be cancelled any time).

Little PassportsThe USA Edition for 7-12 year olds has the same payment plans and prices as the World Edition. For the first month, the USA Edition subscription starts with the Discovery Kit which comes in a custom Sam and Sofia USA Portfolio and includes:

  • An introductory letter from Sam and Sofia
  • USA Field Guide
  • USA Scratch Book
  • USA Wall Map
  • Disposable Camera and Photo Scavenger Hunt

Every month after the first month, your child will visit 2 new states and receive:

  • A 32-page activity-packed journal covering 2 states
  • Stickers
  • Pop-out Models
  • Postcards
  • Access to more information and activities online

You can find out more and subscribe at Little Passports.

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Filed Under: Activities - Cultural, Resource Reviews Tagged With: Early Explorers Music, geography, Little Passports, Little Passports Early Explorers, Little Passports Global Adventure, Montessori-Inspired Little Passports Activities

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Comments

  1. Stacy says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    I learned that William the Conqueror was the Tower of London’s first resident

    Reply
  2. Erica says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Would love to try out Little Passports. A subscription has been sitting on my Amazon wish list for a while, but no grandparents have bitten yet!

    Reply
  3. Emily says

    June 8, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    My kiddos would love to explore the world with Little Passports Early Explorers

    Reply
  4. Julie L says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:51 am

    What a fun thing to do with the kiddos over the summer.

    Reply
  5. anne jetton says

    June 9, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Im so excited about this giveaway. I have been interested in this kit for some time, but unsure if it was worth the money! Thanks Deb!!

    Reply
  6. Jonnie says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I want to win because this would be such a fun surprise in the mail

    Reply
  7. Carly D. says

    June 9, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I love the idea of a 3 month subscription! It is fun getting something new to explore!

    Reply
  8. Josh S says

    June 9, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    I think my daughter would really enjoy this.

    Reply
  9. Bev Chua says

    June 10, 2015 at 1:25 am

    Just by looking at the photos i believe it is fun and i have not seen anything like it before!

    Reply
  10. Bev Chua says

    June 10, 2015 at 1:32 am

    best way to learn is having fun, this sure is fun and interesting way to present the world

    Reply
  11. Gabby Dunai says

    June 10, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Sounds like a fun educational toy

    Reply
  12. Wil C says

    June 10, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    My son would really benefit from this and would enjoy the 3 months of different items.

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Cervantes says

    June 10, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    I want to win this for my younger daughter who is starting to feel left out now that her older sisters are all in school all day.

    Reply
  14. Samantha says

    June 15, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    The more I see about these Little Passport kits the more I get interested! These are wonderful ideas! Thanks for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot! We hope you join us again this week!

    Reply
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