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Astronomy Family Fun

It’s a great time of the year to study astronomy with your family. Here are some newsletters with free activities and printouts to help you enjoy your summer learning. Skywatching Black Holes Astronomy Fun with free dot to dot printouts and matching cards Planet Printout Cards Dwarf Planet Free Cards Free Moon Cards

Frogs, Ponds and Spring

I’ve been hearing some interesting chirping sounds as I walk in the Colorado forests this spring. It finally dawned on me that they were frogs croaking in the near by ponds. I found this site where you click on the frog photo to listen to the frog’s breeding call. It’s really cool. Here is more [...]

Cultivating Dharma Rocks

Cultivating Dharma is a wonderful resource for any teacher or parent. Check out her lovely, and free, Montessori Albums for your lesson plans. Also, there is a great printable Timeline of Scripts that is perfect for the Great Lessons. Everything is beautifully done!

Every child can help you make something special to eat or drink for Mother’s Day. Here are some simple cooking ideas you can do with your child. Easy Mother’s Day Recipes Food Recipes for Kids Drink Recipes Dessert Recipes

Wildflowers

Take a nice walk on Mother’s Day and study the wildflowers that are starting to grow. Here is a free printout newsletter about wildflowers. Happy Mom’s Day!

Earth Day, Celebrating Life

Earth Day is a wonderful time to celebrate life. Here are some newsletters with free reading cards about animals and insects that live on our beautiful planet. Just click on these fun activities and printouts. Frog Life Cycle All About Snails Beavers References, Ideas and Nomenclature Studying Squirrels with free Anatomy Cards Butterfly Life Cycle Cards

Easy to Make Sweater Bag

You can make a unique, one of a kind sweater bag in 30 minutes. Recycle your old sweaters for this great project. This would be a fun Montessori handwork project for your children. Here is how to make a sweater purse in 30 minutes. This link has directions too.

Read Words

Sometimes just reading words can help a child decode phonetic words. Read more here.

All About Roots-Kids Science

As the weather gets warmer it is time to start thinking about your garden. Here is an informative newsletter with free Montessori science reading cards about primary, secondary, tap and fibrous roots. Happy botany!

Earthquakes

The earth has been in constant movement. Sometimes this movement causes earthquakes. Learn more about the history of the earth and plate movement at this newsletter. It includes reading science cards ( Montessori 3 part cards) and nomenclature cards of Pangea’s continental plates.

Rocks on Mars may provide link to evidence of living organisms roughly 4 billion years ago

A new paper reveals groundbreaking research on the hydrothermal formation of Clay-Carbonate rocks in the Nili Fossae region of Mars. The findings may provide a link to evidence of living organisms on Mars, roughly 4 billion years ago in the Noachian period.

Reforestation Projects Capture More Carbon Than Industrial Plantations, Reveals New Research

Australian scientists researching environmental restoration projects have found that the reforestation of damaged rainforests is more efficient at capturing carbon than controversial softwood monoculture plantations. The research challenges traditional views on the efficiency of industrial monoculture plantations.

Molecular mechanism triggering Parkinson's disease identified

Scientists have identified a molecular pathway responsible for the death of key nerve cells whose loss causes Parkinson's disease. This discovery not only may explain how a genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's causes the cells' death, but could also open the door to new therapeutic approaches for the malady.

Intensive chemotherapy may be harmful to most older patients with acute myeloid leukemia

The prognosis for nearly three-quarters of elderly patients on intensive chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia is poor, with a median survival of less than six months, according to a new study.

Super-rare 'elkhorn' coral found in Pacific

An Australian scientist has discovered what could be the world's rarest coral in the remote North Pacific Ocean. The unique Pacific elkhorn coral was found while conducting underwater surveys of Arno atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Living Montessori Now Blog

LivingMontessoriNow.com Information and Inspiration for Parents and Teachers (tags: montessori parenting homeschooling)

Pace Piano Lessons Denver Area

Early Piano Studio of Denver - Piano and Keyboard Lessons - Welcome - 303-979-3733 Early Piano Studio of Denver - Piano and Keyboard Lessons for all ages and levels - Serving Highlands Ranch, Denver, Littleton, Lakewood, Centennial, Englewood, Cherry Creek,...

Frre Old Testament Maps

Free Old Testament Maps Computer Resources for Worship, Sunday school teachers and Bible Class. PowerPoint based Sunday School lessons, Holyland photos, graphics, games and Bible atlas map images. (tags: bible maps reference history education ancient)

Homemade Thistle Sock for Finches

This Day Is for the Birds - Great Stems just had to pour the thistle and tie a knot - (tags: homemade thistle feeder) Chile Chews: Make Your Own Thistle Sock Make Your Own Thistle Sock (tags: birds make sock...

Free Ideas for Vacation Bible School

Primary Treasure — Stories, Games, Activities, Advice, Prayer Requests and Bible Studies for Children bible lessons and stories for children (tags: lessons childrens religion resources school coloring) Hands-on Mission Projects for VBS! | Your VBS | LifeWay's Vacation Bible School...

Vacation Bible School Ideas & Printouts

VBS Crafts: Vacation Bible School Crafts Check out this tips for VBS crafts and some specific craft ideas + demonstrations that will work from almost any Vacation Bible school theme. Enjoy and have fun! (tags: vacation bible school crafts) Free...

Playgroup Ideas

The Perpetual Preschool preschool themes playgroup ideas (tags: preschool themes education activities crafts games ideas)

Finance for Kids

Palos Verdes Peninsula News This is why Dr. Prakash L. Dheeriya’s book series, “Finance for Kidz,” caught our attention. What a great tool to have for our future generations. (tags: finance kids) Palos Verdes Peninsula News “Finance For Kidz,” author...

Big Picture Science for Kids

Big Picture Science Big Picture Science Blog pictures, ideas lessons (tags: activities education montessori reference resources science teacher) Big Picture Science Learning Materials Catalog Products to improve science education offered by Big Picture Science. Resources for science teachers,Science for kids,...

Math Help at Home

It is always difficult to know what math activities are appropriate for you child. Here are some links with math skills for different ages and various fun lessons to do at home.

Track Hummingbird Migration

You can find great ideas and join a group of "citizen scientists" tracking the hummingbird migration with the Journey North website. The wonder of migration of this little bird is amazing.

Easy and Pretty Hummingbird Feeder

This site has a great idea of using colored bottles for homemade hummingbird feeders. You can find colored bottles and shepherds hooks at your local dollar store, so you don't have to spend very much money to make your yard...

Mother's Day Quiz

What type of mother are you? Take this quiz and find out. Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day Ideas for Kids

Homemade gifts and cards are they best for Mother's Day. Here are some favorite links for you Mother's Day projects. Grandma and Aunts would love these gifts too! Mother's Day Cards and Poems Mother's Day Craft and Card Ideas

Earth Day Ideas for Kids

Earth Day is a happy day to celebrate the wonders of creation. Here are some ideas for Earth Day.

Gardening Fun

You and your child can grow an indoor garden by regrowing roots. Here are some cheap and cheerful ideas.

Earthquake Science for Kids

A to Z Home's Cool has a great selection of hands-on projects about earthquakes. Check out the great resources too.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Ideas and Lessons

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has some fun lesson plans and ideas on line. Here are some of my favorite links.

Montessori and Tips for Moms

Montessori and Tips for Moms is a helpful site with some cute downloads. It's encouraging blog for moms with preschool children. I'm going to try some of the recipes, they sound so good!

Our Daily Life and Work

Our Daily Life and Work is such an uplifting and worthwhile blog. If you are looking to incorporate Montessori into your child's religious life this is a great place for ideas with nice pictures. Check out the fun homeschooling ideas...

Super Fun Mama

Super Fun Mama has great links and ideas for moms and teachers. The photos are beautiful and inspiring!

Home Free

Home Free is a blog about handwork and living a beautiful life, which is all very Montessori. I like the finger knitting pictures and instructions and walking with her two year old grandchild. Check out all the beautiful handwork ideas...

Let's Explore

Let's Explore is a colorful and illustrated blog for early learning using art and the senses. What a fun, learning environment!

My Montessori Journey

My Montessori Journey has clever ideas for holidays and special days. The ideas are fresh and creative, and your preschool children will love doing these activities. The photos are inviting too!

Good Tree Montessori Homeschool

Good Tree Montessori Homeschool has beautiful pictures and lessons for Montessori at home. Check out the archives for lots of helpful ideas.

Sew Liberated

Sew Liberated has handmade Montessori manipulatives. The items are so inviting for children. Nice textures to feel and beautiful images to see.