Articles tagged with "cultural-studies"
Lesson of the Day 36: The Five Great Lessons — Montessori Cosmic Education
April 11, 2026
The Five Great Lessons — Montessori Cosmic Education ...u, u, u the universe sound, U makes a universe sound! Cosmic Education is one of the most beautiful and ambitious ideas in Montessori elementary education. Maria Montessori believed that the elementary years (ages 6-12) are a sensitive period for absorbing vast …
Lesson of the Day 34: Earth Day and Folk Art — Celebrating Culture Through Nature
April 10, 2026
Earth Day and Folk Art — Celebrating Culture Through Nature ...e, e, e the earth sound, E makes an Earth Day sound! Enjoy your culture on Earth Day! I always put Earth Day and folk art together — folk art comes from the Earth. We look at nature and take …
Spring Equinox
March 18, 2026
The Spring Equinox (also called the Vernal Equinox) happens around March 20th each year. It's the moment when day and night are almost exactly equal in length — about 12 hours each. The word "equinox" comes from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night). This is a wonderful time …
Months of the Year
August 25, 2014
Months of the Year: A Montessori Approach to Calendar Learning There’s something magical about watching your child begin to understand the rhythm of time. Learning the months of the year is more than memorizing twelve words — it’s about helping your little one connect to the natural world, anticipate beloved …
Days of the Week
July 13, 2014
Teaching the Days of the Week the Montessori Way One of the most beautiful things about Montessori education is how naturally it weaves learning into the rhythm of everyday life. Teaching the days of the week is a perfect example of this. Rather than drilling young children with rote memorization, …
Lesson of the Day 11
October 24, 2010
"The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence." — Maria Montessori Squares and rectangles are everywhere — in doors, windows, books, and tiles. In this lesson, your child will explore these foundational geometric shapes through hands-on matching, sorting, walking, hopping, and even measuring. These activities build visual discrimination, vocabulary, and …
Earth Day
April 18, 2010
Earth Day Make Earth Day a fun and easy activity for school and home. It’s important not to burden children about the problems we face with our environment, but instead to inspire them with the beauty of our planet and simple ways they can help. Activities Nature walk — go …
Happy New Year's Activities
December 29, 2008
Happy New Year's Activities for Children The New Year offers a wonderful opportunity to engage children in meaningful, hands-on activities that celebrate reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings. In the Montessori tradition, we honor the child's natural desire to participate in real-life events with purposeful work. Rather than simply staying up …
Montessori & Gingerbread
December 5, 2007
Gingerbread: A Montessori Holiday TreasureWhen the holiday season arrives, few activities capture a child's imagination quite like gingerbread. The warm spices, the sticky dough, the creative decorating — it's a multi-sensory experience that aligns beautifully with Montessori principles. Best of all, gingerbread activities invite children of many ages to participate …
Birthday Party Ideas
June 30, 2007
Birthday Parties Just for Kids Birthday parties for toddlers and preschoolers are happy, fun filled events. They can be a joy and delight for everyone. When planning a party for young children, there are two main things to consider, the number of guests and party planning. Fun and Easy Party …
Great Lessons, Cosmic Education Links and More
June 30, 2007
Cosmic Education or the Great Lessons are introduced to elementary school children to entice their imagination, critical thinking skills and motivation. Montessori believed that you should teach and introduce as much information before the years of puberty. She used the Great Lessons to encourage learning at this academic stage. People …
Christmas and Holiday List
June 30, 2007
You can find great deals before the holidays. It's perfect because you aren't rushed and can take time to shop. Also, those popular items are plentiful.When I bought my Montessori materials in Holland, I found many educational toys were used for younger Montessori students. In fact, we used educational toys …