As we approach Earth Day on April 22nd, it is important to reflect on our impact on the environment and how we can make positive changes. While it is a great opportunity to focus on ecology and sustainability, it’s important to remember that these things should be incorporated into our daily routines. Teaching about the environment should not be limited to a single day or week, but rather integrated into our curriculums and woven into the fabric of our classrooms. Recycling paper is one of such simple but important green habits and routines. It is a way to reduce waste and conserve resources ..read more

Dive into the latest in Montessori and educational literature with my list of exciting new book releases. Whether you’re an educator looking to enrich your classroom, a parent seeking resources for home education, or simply a fan of Montessori philosophy, these selections promise fresh ad interesting insights. 1. Teaching Montessori Science: 9 Practical Strategies to Engage Children in Hands-on STEAM Activities by Jackie Fung Grundberg The book provides educators with actionable strategies for incorporating science into Montessori settings, emphasizing hands-on STEAM activities. This guide ..read more

In this new series of posts, I am asking Montessorians to share 8 things they can’t live without in their classroom. They will be sharing things that they find important or interesting. They will talk about meaningful or memorable elements of their environments. They will share about things that help them in the classroom, things that children like/use the most, or things that mean something special to them. I think it will be both interesting and useful. We can learn more about our colleagues and also learn from them too. Today I am highlighting Virginia Lozuke from Montessori Moxie.  ..read more

Montessori homeschooler Kiran shares with us the importance of Ramadan and show how she incorporates it into her homeschool. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month in the Islamic lunar calendar, during which Muslims around the world fast from dawn until sunset. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and increased devotion to worship. It was in this month in which the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid al-Fitr, a festival that celebrates the end of fasting. Muslims typically gather for specia ..read more

We have talked with Danni Wei from Blue Jay Montessori about her experience of integrating vinyl record player into the Montessori classroom. Danni discusses how the tactile and sensory experience of vinyl records enhances the learning environment for her young students. From selecting culturally diverse music to encouraging student interaction with the medium, Danni offers practical tips and reflects on the joy and discovery that vinyl brings to the classroom. Join us as we delve into a conversation that harmonizes education, nostalgia, and the timeless impact of music on learning ..read more

In this interview, Simone Davies from The Montessori Notebook and Junnifa Uzodike from Montessori Nduoma discuss their new book “The Montessori Child” releasing on March 5, a comprehensive guide tailored for parents and educators eager to apply Montessori principles to the upbringing of children aged 3-12. Drawing on the strong demand from families, the authors reveal the journey behind creating this essential resource, starting even before their preceding title, “The Montessori Baby,” hit the shelves. Offering invaluable insights for Montessori beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, th ..read more

Sewing is incredibly relevant to modern children’s lives. But the skill of sewing isn’t taught in every home, and home economics classes have disappeared in many schools. That’s where activities the Sewing supplies printable Montessori 3-Part Cards come to the rescue. These cards introduce beginning sewers of all ages to the tools of the trade!  Beyond developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to follow sequential instruction, sewing teaches patience, delayed gratification, and builds confidence. Sewing prepares young children for writing, and improv ..read more

This engaging, fun, hands-on bingo game is a wonderful resource to teach children about different types of birds in your Montessori classroom or home. This printable will be a perfect fit for your preschooler or kindergartener. The set includes such birds as barn owl, chicken, hawk, macaw, hummingbird, ostrich, mallard duck, pelican, mourning dove, pheasant, toucan, turkey, flamingo, penguin, peacock, woodpecker. The printable game includes:  10 bingo boards  bird bingo markers  16 caller cards with pictures  16 caller cards with pictures and facts  16 “Who am I?” c ..read more

The ability to sort things is an important skill. It teaches children the process of identifying and describing attributes, as well as the ability to see and find similarities and differences. It is one of the first steps in the long way of learning mathematical skills. A child should be able to categorize things into a group before obtaining starting the number learning.  This activity will teach children about different animal colorings, such as spots, stripes or solid. Children will learn about various patterns. They will be able to associate various colorings with specific ..read more

Hello, I am Katherine and I am a podcast-addict, what about you? I work from home and I am always listening to something interesting. That’s why I have prepared a pretty long list of Montessori things to listen for you. I know it myself that I can’t listen to just every podcast. There are a lot of factors that matter. For example, the voice of the speaker is important, the speed, the overall feeling. So please don’t force yourself listening to a specific one if it doesn’t go for you. Choose the ones you like. This is not a top so the podcasts are in a random sequence, as they were coming to m ..read more