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Happy BeLated Birthday to John Lennon

11. October 2009

October 9th marks the birthday of a great legend in history of music. John Lennon, one of the geniuses behind “The Beatles”, inspired thousands, if not millions of people. Take the time to reflect on his work, and continue to spread his legacy of peace. Enjoy! The Beatles Lennon/McCartney From The Blue Album Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, [...]

October is here….

7. October 2009

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October is here and what does that mean? Witches, ghosts, and goblins? Well, not in a Montessori classroom! LOL When I think of October, I think of all the signs of Fall…..brightly colored leaves, cool crisp air, and pumpkin patches. I love changing the classroom to match the seasons, but I think some teachers go [...]

Just a sneak peek of the “Peaceful Child” Online class

30. September 2009

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I’m really excited about my upcoming online class. I think that what I have to share will be very valuable and useful. My goal is to help parents become more aware of their role in their child’s life. In my course, I will talk about different ways parents can promote “peace” in their child’s [...]

It’s been a while…..

7. August 2009

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Hello guys. Yes, I know. I’ve been a very bad blogger. I blame life. You know, things happen. A lot of things happen! It’s been a long bumpy ride the last few months, but I’m happy to say that I’ve completed my AMS Early Childhood course and am anxiously waiting to receive my diploma in [...]

Cards and Counters

17. May 2009

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Materials: The numerals 1-10 A box of 55 red chips Presentation: 1. Invite the child to a presentation 2. Lay out the numbers starting at the upper left hand corner of the rug. 3. Point to the number “1″, trace it, and say, “This says one” 4. Take one red chip from the box and place it under the numeral saying, “This [...]

1-10 Sorting

13. May 2009

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This is a fun sorting activity that we have in our Math area. In my personal experience, I would say this activity is great for a 3 1/2 year old. But your best bet is to “Follow the Child”, as my girl Maria Montessori would always say! You might have a child in your class [...]

Punching Shapes!

21. April 2009

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This activity helps a child develop fine motor skills by stregnthening their coordination and concentration. All you need is some construction paper with various shapes outlined in black. In our class, we use a small piece of carpet to put underneath the paper. The child uses a large pushpin to carefully punch out the shapes! Voila! [...]

Global Art

2. April 2009

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“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” -Pablo Picasso I have to admit, I am a bit disappointed with the current art section in my classroom. It’s just soooooo plain. We have 2 shelves filled with various activities, but not ONE work offers the child a deeper [...]

Land, Water, and Air

30. March 2009

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Ok…can someone really please remind me to NEVER procrastinate again? The heat is on! I have two more days until my final Institute, and still have tons of work to do! Arghhh! I feel like I haven’t blogged in ages! (which means 5 days in the blog world!) Anyways, I’m taking a quick break from studying [...]

Open it up!

21. March 2009

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Opening Jars and Containers Direct Aim: Teaching a child how to open up containers Indirect Aim: Concentration, Fine Motor Movement, Coordination, Control Get a basket and fill it up with different types of containers. Lay a mat on the floor or on a table. Take one container and demonstrate how to take the cap off. Let the child feel [...]