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Montessori-Inspired Age and Birthday Activities

May 26, 2014 By Deb Chitwood 7 Comments

Montessori-Inspired Age and Birthday ActivitiesWhen most people think of Montessori and birthdays, they think of the Montessori celebration of life. I want to add to that fabulous activity with a few more Montessori-inspired activities to celebrate a child’s age or birthday. These are activities that can work well at home or in a classroom setting.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Spielgaben. All opinions are honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links (at no cost to you).

Montessori-Inspired Age and Birthday Learning Activities

I had fun finding some free printables online to go with the Spielgaben boxes 2b (wooden lacing beads) and 8 (wooden sticks). For these activities, I placed a number of beads and 3″ sticks into baskets from Montessori Services. I included a number of extra pieces so the child could choose which colors he or she wants to use. Putting the sticks into the beads works well as a fine-motor activity, too.

Birthday Candle Length Comparison Activity

Birthday Candle Length Comparison
This activity doesn’t use a free printable. Instead, it uses one of the worksheets that comes with the Spielgaben set. It’s Worksheet 8, Level 3.

Candles on the Cake Math Activity

Candles on the Cake Math Activity

Candles on the Cake Math Activity

This activity uses a free printable birthday cake from Making Learning fun. I printed out cakes for ages 3-5, which would be typical ages in a Montessori preschool (primary) classroom. Of course, you could print out cakes for whichever ages are appropriate for your children or students.

Candles on the Cake Math Layout

Candles on the Cake Math Layout

I used the colored cake printables, although there are black and white versions that you could color yourself. I typically lay activities out on Montessori Services rugs.

Birthday Candle Numbers Plus Odd and Even

Birthday Candle Numbers Plus Odd and Even

Birthday Candle Numbers Plus Odd and Even

For this activity, I used the free printable birthday candles from Activity Village. For this activity, a child could turn the numbers upside down, draw a number, and make the correct number of “candles.” (Update: The printable is no longer free.)

You could also have an odd and even activity using the free odd and even cake printable from Royal Baloo. You could show how to determine odd or even by using a Montessori cards and counters layout when creating the “candles.” (See “DIY Cards and Counters.”)

Using 3-D Shapes to Make a Birthday Cake

Using 3-D Shapes to Make a Birthday Cake

Using 3-D Shapes to Make a Birthday Cake

This activity is from the Spielgaben Playguide Part 1. I love the way these sorts of activities help children develop their spatial reasoning skills.

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All My Spielgaben Posts

Many of these include links to free printables! (Click on an image to go to the related blog post. The gallery is ordered according to publication date with my latest post at the top.)

Nature Card Inspiration and First Grade Position and Direction Work with Spielgaben
Working with or Reviewing Addition Facts with Spielgaben
Number Writing Practice along with Spielgaben Hands-on Activities
Cube Building with Montessori and Spielgaben Materials
Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Spielgaben STEM Challenge - Build and Fly a Magnetic Airplane
Montessori-Inspired Symmetry and Spinner Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Flower Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Weather Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
How to Get Started with Spielgaben Educational Toys
How to Have a Fun Fraction Party for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Montessori-Inspired Phonics Activities Using Wooden Cubes and Free Printables
Ten Apples Up On Top Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
How to Use Spielgaben for Montessori-Inspired Homeschooling or Afterschooling
Fine Motor Fun and Exploring Shapes with Spielgaben Set 8
Quick and Easy Spielgaben Activity Bags
un with Matchstick Puzzles for Multiple Ages {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Spring Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Telling Time Activities with Wooden Sticks and Dots {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Winter Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
How to Prepare Montessori Sensorial Extensions with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Fall Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Train Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
https://livingmontessorinow.com/montessori-monday-montessori-inspired-addition-activities-using-dots-free-printables/
Toddler Fine-Motor Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Summer Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Color Activities for Toddlers {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Easter Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Rainbow Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Valentine Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Color Games {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Phonics Activities Using Dots {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Sphere, Cube, Cylinder Activities
Montessori-Inspired Activities Using Spheres
Montessori-Inspired Activities for Babies and Toddlers Using Yarn Balls
Montessori-Inspired Math Activities Using Cubes and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Age and Birthday Activities
Are Spielgaben Educational Toys Worth the Price?
Using Montessori-Inspired Activities for Elementary-Level Learning
Geometric Solid Dressing, Wrapping, and Gift Giving (and Receiving)
Montessori-Inspired Color Activities Using Yarn Balls and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Geometry Activities Using Wooden Shapes and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Math Activities Using Wooden Beads and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Color Activities Using Wooden Toys and Free Printables
Spielgaben Educational Toy Review

Version 4 of Spielgaben Educational Toys 

I highly recommend Spielgaben as an amazing educational material for home or school. Even though the toys aren’t inexpensive, they’re definitely worth the price because of the high quality of materials and number of years your children or students can use them.

Spielgaben Version 4

Spielgaben Version 4

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Not only that, Spielgaben will also offer LayBy Payment Plan if you do not need the product right away. You can make 3 monthly payments, and your order will be shipped as soon as the final payment is made.
 
All you need to do to claim the discount is send an email to in**@********en.com mentioning Living Montessori Now blog.

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Filed Under: Activities - Math, Montessori Monday Tagged With: birthday activities, lacing beads, Montessori-inspired math activities, Montessori-inspired Spielgaben activities, resource review, Spielgaben, Spielgaben educational toys, Spielgaben toys

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  1. Yuliya says

    May 26, 2014 at 4:05 am

    Thanks for hosting! I love all of the inspiration I get from your blog and the sheer amount of activities from this linky and what you share 😉

    Reply
    • Deb says

      May 26, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind comment, Yuliya! I’m so glad you’re linking up with Montessori Monday. I love seeing the activities you do with your son. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dianna Kennedy says

    May 26, 2014 at 10:59 am

    We’ve got a birthday party coming up next week — what fun ideas you’ve shared!

    Thank you for linking up with The Thoughtful Spot!

    Reply
    • Deb says

      May 26, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Dianna! I hope some of the ideas work well for your party! Have a blessed Memorial Day. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Vanessa says

    May 28, 2014 at 8:44 am

    Thank you Deb for this post! This looks like fun 🙂 You are SO knowledgable and have wonderful Montessori ideas! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Lisa Nelson says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Lovely activities as usual, Deb. Thank you so much for taking the time to link-up with us!

    Reply
  5. Carrie says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Some fun activities!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

    Reply

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