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This is the fourth week of our Montessori Inspired Days of Creation Unit. Each week we focus on a different day of creation over 8 weeks. On the final week, we are focusing on the overall story/story sequencing. This allows us to focus on and …
This is the third week of our Montessori Inspired Days of Creation Unit. Each week we focus on a different day of creation over 8 weeks. On the final week, we are focusing on the overall story/story sequencing. This allows us to focus on and …
You guys. This year has been an unfortunate year for our tomatoes. It’s been a different summer here weather wise. We had an extra hot end to July and an extra rainy time directly after to start August. Despite this, we have gotten a few …
This is the second week of our Montessori Inspired Days of Creation Unit. Each week we focus on a different day of creation over 8 weeks. On the final week, we are focusing on the overall story/story sequencing. This allows us to focus on and …
The what & why behind this Montessori concept “Follow the child” is a common Montessori phrased used by educators and parents alike. This concept has resonated with me from first encountering the educational pedagogy fifteen years ago in my undergraduate work. I knew that if …
What sets a Montessori activity for children apart from any other activity? There are seven principles that need to be taken into consideration when planning a Montessori activity for any age. These principles allow for truly child-led learning that enables us to follow the core …
First up in our faith based work is creation! This has been such a fun unit to put together. I am actually spreading it over 8 weeks. Each week we will focus on a different day of creation. The final week we will focus on …
Whether you are planning to homeschool or just want to apply Montessori principles at home, it is easiest to start with a blank space–or at least a minimized space. Take it one room at a time. “When you quiet a space, something magical happens. “ …
As I was looking at my list for items needed for the 2020/2021 school year, I realized that this information might be helpful to others. Especially since there are so many new homeschoolers this year! When we decided to homeschool Montessori Primary (aka 3-6 or …
If you can’t tell, I am DEEP into planning mode. I’ve reflected on last year’s school year, shared my planning process plus resources for preparing to teach AND I’ve planned my themes. Now I have gotten my outline ready for the school year and I …