Montessori Sensorial: Rough & Smooth Touch Tablets
The Lesson: Presentation I Prepare the box ahead of time with only the roughest and smoothest pairs “Would you like to see how to use the rough and smooth touch tablets?” “Let’s wash our hands first.”...
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This post includes ideas fro Sensorial materials for toddlers. The other morning my 3 year old and I were in our garage choosing new books to rotate into our library. I saw him eye my large storage...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Thermic Bottles
Montessori Thermic Bottles are a Sensorial material that defines the child’s haptic sense. Children truly enjoy this work. “These are the thermic bottles. Can you say ‘thermic’? If you would like to...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Thermic Tablets
Montessori Thermic Tablets are a Sensorial material that defines the child’s haptic sense. Children truly enjoy this work and you can purchase or create the materials at a reasonable price. These Five...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Baric Tablets
The Montessori Baric Tablets with Box continues the child’s development of the haptic sense. There are many variations and extensions for this work. Definitely check out Smiling Like Sunshine’s Baric...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Baric Cylinders
Baric Cylinders are found within the Sensorial area of the Montessori classroom. The materials further develop the haptic sense, in this case, weight. The Baric Cylinders on the Sensorial shelf. The...
View ArticleArt and Nature Activity for Kids
This art and nature activity for kids combines art, nature, and movement. We painted with petals and glue. The materials give children a different kind of tactile and fine motor experience. Plus, this...
View ArticleBest Qualities for Sensory Materials
Any material that combines areas of learning grabs my attention. Plus, I am always looking for unique materials combining my love for Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia. Material that self-corrects...
View ArticleOutdoor Montessori Activities for Sensorial
Maria Montessori believed that educating the senses preceded intellectual development. A child’s education of the senses begins at birth. He takes impressions of his world through his senses. Around...
View ArticleHow to Do Sensory Activities for Kids
Last week I spent time with amazing bloggers and friends. We talked about a lot of things. One thing that stuck out to me was our general agreement on the approach to sensory activities, or activities...
View ArticleMontessori’s Trinomial Cube Introduces Preschoolers to Math
Montessori’s Trinomial Cube prepares a child as young as 3 or 4 years old for advanced mathematical concepts. Teaching children math early is not only possible but can be fun and natural. Montessori’s...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial Activity with Rough and Smooth Boards
Rough and smooth boards fall within the Haptic Sense of the Montessori sensorial works. The boards allow children to explore their sense of touch and learn to feel the difference between textures....
View ArticleHow to Make Your Own Montessori Smelling Bottles
I love the beauty of Montessori materials. While I wish I could purchase them all, I can’t. Thankfully, there are ways to bring Montessori into the home without breaking the bank. One such way is to...
View ArticleSimple Montessori Sensorial Lesson Using a Fabric Basket
It’s very easy to create a fabric matching basket to use with a Montessori sensorial lesson. It’s a great sensorial and language work for your preschooler. The basket includes same size pairs of...
View ArticleHow to Present Montessori’s Knobbed Cylinders Lesson
Knobbed Cylinders are the first visual sense lesson within the Sensorial area of the classroom. To introduce the work, invite the child to the Sensorial area and identify the material, “These are the...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Thermic Bottles
Montessori Thermic Bottles are a Sensorial material that defines the child's haptic sense. Children truly enjoy this work. “These are the thermic bottles. Can you say ‘thermic’? If you would like to...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Thermic Tablets
Montessori Thermic Tablets are a Sensorial material that defines the child's haptic sense. Children truly enjoy this work and you can purchase or create the materials at a reasonable price. These Five...
View ArticleMontessori Sensorial: Baric Tablets
The Montessori Baric Tablets with Box continues the child's development of the haptic sense. There are many variations and extensions for this work. The Baric Tablets lesson is outlined below. “Would...
View ArticleBaric Cylinders Lesson: Montessori Sensorial
Baric Cylinders are found within the Sensorial area of the Montessori classroom. The materials further develop the haptic sense, in this case, weight. The Baric Cylinders on the Sensorial shelf. The...
View ArticleBeautiful Art Activity for Kids in the Outdoor Classroom
This art and nature activity for kids combines art, nature, and movement. We painted with petals and glue. The materials give children a different kind of tactile and fine motor experience. Plus, this...
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