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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.

Montessori 3 part cards

Here are some free reading cards about metamorphosis for younger readers. It’s a great way to learn about science while learning new words.

Haiti Rescue

You can help Haiti after this devastating earthquake by donating to the Mennonite Central Committee. They serve the needs of people around the world with their peaceful ways. They already have their workers in Haiti. Even during Hurricane Katrina they were some of the first people on the ground to help. You can’t find a better [...]

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis is a profound change in an organism’s life. A caterpillar turning into a butterfly or a tadpole turning into a frog captures your imagination. You can learn more with these two newsletters about the life cycle of metamorphosis. Check out the free printouts and make 3 part cards for science and reading. Frog Life Cycle Newsletter Butterfly [...]

Penmanship and Writing

Montessori classrooms don’t use lined paper for teaching early penmanship. In the beginning, it is more important to lean how to write the letter. Also, children are taught only cursive letters for writing. Teaching children how to write one way, and then another way is very confusing and frustrating for grade school children. Here is [...]

How to Avoid Reading Problems

The best time to introduce reading readiness is when your child is an infant and absorbing language. Just reading books and talking to your preschool children helps them understand vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and the overall patterns of language. We found that introducing the sounds of the alphabet and the moveable alphabet worked best at ages [...]

The Harmful Effects of Teaching Reading too Soon

Miss Homfray has a wonderful lecture about the complexities of reading. It’s important for young children to have good sensorial and practical life skills in order to read later on. Pushing reading too early can actually turn your child off to reading. She has great insight about when to introduce fantasy books to children. Check out this [...]

Maria Montessori Her Life and Work

Here is another book about Maria Montessori that is free read online. If you are interested in her life and influence, Maria Montessori Her Life and Work by E.M. Standing is fascinating.

Why surprises temporarily blind us

New research reveals for the first time how our brains coordinate two different types of attention and why we may be temporarily blinded by surprises.

Quantum dots spotlight DNA-repair proteins in motion

Repair proteins appear to efficiently scan the genome for errors by jumping like fleas between DNA molecules, sliding along the strands, and perhaps pausing at suspicious spots, say researchers who tagged the proteins with quantum dots to watch the action unfold.

African-Americans have highest stroke rate, southerners more likely to die, study finds

African-Americans age 65 and younger are more than twice as likely to have a stroke compared with Caucasians in any region, and people who have a stroke are more likely to die in the South than elsewhere, according to researchers.

New clues about the basis of muscle wasting disease

New findings shed light on how genetic damage to muscle cell proteins can lead to the development of the rare muscle-wasting disease, nemaline myopathy.

Barrier in mosquito midgut protects invading pathogens

Scientists studying the Anopheles gambiae mosquito have found that the act of feeding triggers two enzymes to form a protective barrier that prevents the mosquito's immune defense system from clearing disease-causing agents that can be passed on to humans. Disrupting the protein barrier can trigger mosquito immune defenses to intervene and protect the insect from infection. This finding could inform new strategies for blocking malaria transmission.

12 year olds more likely to use potentially deadly inhalants than cigarettes or marijuana

More 12 year olds have used potentially lethal inhalants than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, according to new data.

Freshwater polyp hydra genome sequenced: Survey finds genes linked to Huntington's, Alzheimer's

An international team of scientists have sequenced the genome of Hydra, a freshwater polyp that's been a staple of biological research for 300 years.

Mars dunes: On the move?

New studies of ripples and dunes shaped by the winds on Mars testify to variability on that planet, identifying at least one place where ripples are actively migrating and another where the ripples have been stationary for 100,000 years or more.

Prehistoric response to global warming informs human planning today

Since 2004, University at Buffalo anthropologist Ezra Zubrow has worked intensively with teams of scientists in the Arctic regions of St. James Bay, Quebec, northern Finland and Kamchatka to understand how humans living 4,000 to 6,000 years ago reacted to climate changes.

Exploiting the architecture of cancers may lead to their destruction

To grow larger, solid tumors require a network of blood vessels to nourish them. Chemotherapy exploits these vessels to deliver toxic drugs, but is inefficient if the drugs cannot pass quickly enough from the bloodstream into the tumor. A new study describes a way of transiently making the tumor blood vessels leakier, allowing more efficient drug uptake. This work may ultimately enhance delivery of chemotherapies into tumor tissue.

Best treatment for childhood epilepsy suggested by new research

One of the oldest available anti-seizure medications, ethosuximide, is the most effective treatment for childhood absence epilepsy, according to initial outcomes.

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Solid Liquid Gas Science Blog

What DID we do all day? We learned the words "matter," "solid," "liquid," and "gas." Kal-El was very pleased that he could sound out the "solid" and "gas" labels himsel (tags: montessori blog homeschooling)

Mondorfment Blog

Animals and Verbs | Mondorfment Parenting and Education blog-Happy Blog! (tags: parenting education blog)

Subtraction Strip Board

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Journaling and Pre-Writing Ideas

Education World ® : Curriculum: Journal Writing Every Day: Teachers Say It Really Works! Journal Writing Every Day: Teachers Say It Really Works! (tags: writing literacy) Journal Writing Writing ideas (tags: prompts writing literacy kids) Pre-writing Activities For Preschool Children...

Writing Ideas for Younger Students

Young Writers Workshop Help your children build reading and writing skills by creating stories with our free Story Starters... (tags: writing kids prompsts elementary interactive) Writing ideas for kindergarten through third grade – no curriculum needed! Writing Ideas lessons young...

Prompts and Poetry Writing for Kids

Funny poetry for children Children's poetry by Meadowbrook Press. Lots of funny poems, poetry contests and more! Ideas for educators on teaching poetry in fun and interesting ways. (tags: poetry writing kids literacy) CanTeach: English Language Arts: Writing Prompts/Journal Topics...

Google Dich

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Attacked by 2010 Virus Help

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Education Ideas K-12 Blog

Eclectic Living A great education blog with wonderful ideas! I love the recipes too. (tags: education blog ideas lessons)

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.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This is a great book for young children. It was one of our favorites. It is beautifully illustrated and emphasizes how a caterpillar is an eating machine. It is available at most libraries.

Live Butterfly Kit

If you have the time and patience, you can purchase butterfly kits in which you "grow" your own butterflies. We have had good success with Painted Lady butterfly kits.I like to do this science project when the weather and season...

How to Find Butterfly Caterpillars

It is like a treasure hunt to find caterpillars. If you take note of what caterpillars eat, when they develop and grow you have a better chance of finding caterpillars where you live. Caterpillars in the Field and Garden: A...

Library Books About Butterflies

Here are some books I checked out of the library about butterflies. They are beautifully put together and are very informative for any child's curiosity. The Life Cycles of Butterflies is a guide to 23 common garden butterflies throughout North...

A Book for Small Hands

Rocky Mountain Wildflowers, A Guide for Kids by Mary L Duber is a wonderful gift for the holidays. This book is easy for children to hold and use. The beautiful flowers are grouped by colors and there is a section...

Phonebook Christmas Tree

Recycle your phone book, big department store catalog or a small thick magazine and make this Christmas tree centerpiece. This is a great exercise for folding practice. The phone book keeps the fold line in place and it is easy...

Make Wooden Educational Games

This homemade wooden memory game is a great idea. You can use free printouts and make them beautiful and sturdy by mounting them on wooden tiles. Here are some popular printouts you can use: Memory or matching free printout cards...

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.

Montessori and Me

Montessori and Me is a blog about Montessori training. It's so helpful explaining terms, ideas and Montessori jargon.