The lead up to Christmas can be quite stressful for parents and children due to the potential disruption to routine and the amount of people to meet and greet! In Practical Life, one of the 5 Montessori curriculum areas, a skill that is taught is Grace and Courtesy which is a part of the social skills program. It assists the child to engage in their environment appropriately, positively and independently.  Today Ais is talking about specific areas of practical life, Social Skills and Grace and Courtesy. They are both linked as one is a function of the other. To maintain social relationshi ..read more

Have a Montessori child that is interested in space or biology? Have a look at these amazing resources you can find this Christmas! Biology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhmDEH_ZdUQ&t=34s Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeN8JZn6HlU   ..read more

Montessori is all about following the child and their interests. This  practice can be used during the holiday season, when parents, friends, and family members try and decide what to get a child. Observing the child in their environment provides another avenue What does the child need to further their development? Sometimes this answer meshes with their interests as well. I have a friend's daughter that loves horses, she is working towards initiating play with others and developing friendships. So I looked for a horse related game that she could play with a friend to strengthen her socia ..read more

Not sure how you are going to store toys this New Year? Click the link below to see how you can store toys and activities  for your child! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulf1jCF4XBc&t=22s ..read more

When Christmas rolls around it can be hard to find the perfect gift for your children. How do you navigate the multitude of choices? Here is a video about choosing toys with a purpose to help you this holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBL7YrbCxaQ&t=517s ..read more

Pouring Activities: Pouring is an independence task evident on a Montessori Practical Life shelf. In the video link below, you will see how we set up a pouring tray and the  progression of this activity for the students. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcRFeKT-b1s ..read more

What is practical life?  Practical life are the activities that assist students in developing purposeful life skills for their continued growth and development. This includes refining fine motor and movement skills and practicing coordination, planning and problem solving. Practical life activities are designed around real-life experiences that a child will encounter. Each practical life activity is made from real, breakable materials (ceramic, glass, etc) to teach the students to manage their items in a controlled environment. In the practical life section of the classroom activities wil ..read more

The holiday season can be a stressful time as we search for the perfect gift for our loved ones- friends, family, kids, it can get overwhelming! You're loved ones will appreciate something that you've thought of, something that they're interested in! Know of kids that like Dinosaurs? Get something related to dinosaurs! puzzles, books, craft activities- there are so many options available  Family and friends? Have you noticed anything they need? Something that would make their day-to-day life easier/better? A blower-vac? A journal? A Family board game?  At Christmas time, it is t ..read more

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Wooden box divided into nine sections. each section contains seven shades of nine different shades. Blue, red, yellow, orange, green, purple, pink, brown and grey.  Objectives:  To refine the child's visual perception of colour. To extend the child's vocabulary. To give a conscious awareness of colours in the environment. To develop mental sense of order. To teach visual difference of darkest to lightest of each shade.  Age: From 3 Years onwards and after success of Colour Box 2   If you would like to see a demonstration of this activity pleas ..read more

Summer Recipes for kids! Want some fun, and healthy recipes to make with your kids this summer?! Cool down in the heat and spend time with the kids making these awesome recipes!   Rainbow fruit kababs! Ingredients: Fruit of various colours skewers Method: Cut up your favourite fruits into bite sized pieces With one hand, hold the skewer and the other, a piece of cut fruit Push the fruit onto the skewer! Repeat with lots of different fruits and colours!   Fruity poles! Ingredients: ice pole moulds Fruit Water/juice   Method: Cut up some of your favourite fruit into small ..read more