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Montessori-Inspired Literature-Based Activities for Preschoolers

May 13, 2013 By Deb Chitwood 8 Comments

Montessori-Inspired Literature-Based Activities for PreschoolersLiterature-based unit studies often fit well with Montessori education. Related hands-on activities are great extensions to  sharing books with children. May 13-19 is Children’s Book Week, which is a perfect time to add a literature-based unit study or mini unit.

Today, I’d like to share some ideas for Montessori-inspired, literature based activities for preschoolers from around the blogosphere.

BFIAR Activities and Resources

BFIAR activities are based on the book Before Five in a Row: A Treasury of Creative Ideas to Inspire Learning Readiness. Topics are geared toward ages 2-4 and based on a book of the week (a book read five days in a row).

A number of Montessori-inspired homeschoolers have used BFIAR to create hands-on activity trays focused on the recommended books. Here are some resources to help you create your own Montessori-inspired BFIAR units.

Printable Before Five in a Row and Five in a Row Book Lists from In Lieu of Preschool (In Lieu of Preschool also has a number of BFIAR posts.)

BFIAR posts and FIAR link-up at Delightful Learning.

Literature-Based Printables from Homeschool Creations

Literature Units from Homeschool Share (including activities for titles in the FIAR series)

Goodnight Moon Sensory Bin (Photo from Growing a Jeweled Rose)

Goodnight Moon Sensory Bin (Photo from Growing a Jeweled Rose)

Goodnight Moon Sensory Bin from Growing a Jeweled Rose (Goodnight Moon sensory bin is no longer available, but you can see the therapeutic rice.)

Goodnight Moon Red Balloon with Tongs (Photo by Julie from The Adventures of Bear)

Goodnight Moon Red Balloon with Tongs (Photo by Julie from The Adventures of Bear)

Five in a Row posts (BFIAR posts and more advanced FIAR posts) from The Adventures of Bear (Photo from BFIAR – Goodnight Moon)

Going on a Bear Hunt Activity (Photo from Rockabye Butterfly)

Going on a Bear Hunt Activity (Photo from Rockabye Butterfly)

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Activities from Rockabye Butterfly (Blog is no longer available.)

Teddy Grahams Numbers and Counters (Photo from Chasing Cheerios)

Teddy Grahams Numbers and Counters (Photo from Chasing Cheerios)

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (BFIAR) from Chasing Cheerios

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Sensory Tub from Janne’s Jabberwocky

BFIAR-ish (Montessori-inspired unit studies using BFIAR books and a few others) from Wildflower Ramblings

BFIAR posts from Angelic Scalliwags

BFIAR posts from Our Country Road

BFIAR posts from School Time Snippets

General Montessori-Inspired Literature-Based Activities

JDaniel4’s Mom has a weekly post called Read. Explore.Learn, which often features Montessori-inspired activities based on books. There’s also a linky that contains literature-based activities as well.

Montessori-Inspired Activities for The Tortoise and the Hare

I have a post with Montessori-Inspired Activities for the Tortoise and the Hare.

Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students

I also have a post with Montessori-Inspired Ideas for Enjoying Books with Your Child or Students.

Pinterest Boards with Literature-Based Activities

I have a Literature-Based Activities Pinterest board with lots of ideas. I also have literature-based activities on my other themed Pinterest boards (along with activities that would work well with specific books).

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Filed Under: Activities - Language, Montessori Monday, Unit Studies Tagged With: BFIAR, kidlit, literature-based activities, Montessori, Montessori Monday, Montessori-inspired literature-based activities

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  1. Valerie says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:29 am

    I’ve never really had a book-based mini-unit but I am finally planning on doing so next school year and your post has me convinced that it’s not a bad idea. Thank you. I have been so hesitant at doing so. I am a very thematic person (I bet you can tell) and I’ve always been afraid a book might not have been enough for an entire week but it looks like they’re quite a bit a possibilities. Good book suggestions too!

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  2. Amy says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:36 am

    Deb, Thanks for including my BFIAR-ish page! Hope you have a great week — and happy anniversary 🙂 -Amy

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  3. homegrown(Montessori) says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Hi,
    I didn’t post an activity but more about Montessori inspired parenting and living. I hope this is ok. Thanks for hosting.
    C.Ed

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  4. Claire says

    May 13, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Thanks so much for including angelicscalliwags and thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:22 am

    In addition to Monday Kid Corner Weekly Linky Party, this week’s theme is MUD. Brush off those archives and link them up at thejennyevolution.com. See you there! Jennifer

    Reply
  6. Carrie says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:41 am

    What wonderful ideas!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

    Reply

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