Montessori Art/Practical Life
Cutting is a process that takes time to do. Here are 5 steps for cutting paper.
Cutting paper
1. Let your child fringe a border of a paper
2. Cut a straight line next
3. Cut a line with a curve
4. Cut out various …
Articles tagged with "Supply Cupboard"
Handwork Activities
June 1, 2012
Cutting 101
Handwork and Art
June 1, 2012
Art in Montessori Education
When I was taking my Montessori training, I was surprised that the word “art” was not used for the preschool classroom, “handwork” was the proper expression. Handwork and art supplies in a Montessori preschool & kindergarten classroom usually consisted of plasticine clay, scissors, paper, glue, paint …
Toys
July 7, 2007
What toys would Dr. Montessori choose?
Toys, there are so many to choose from. Action toys and figures, computer games, toys that bake and make woodworking projects, almost anything we can imagine. Montessori is based on development of the senses, small and large coordination, and building academic skills through a …
What is Sensorial Education?
June 30, 2007
"Thought is his human birthright, all education aims at helping the individual to think clearly about them instead of half-knowing things all in a muddle."
(Phoebe Child)
Sensorial education helps develop a child's intellect. Whether you believe intelligence is genetic or produced by environment, you can further it by education. …
Sensorial Impressions vs Sensorial Education
June 30, 2007
"Thought is his human birthright, all education aims at helping the individual to think clearly about them instead of half-knowing things all in a muddle."
(Phoebe Child)
Sensorial education helps develop a child's intellect. Whether you believe intelligence is genetic or produced by environment, you can further it by education. …
The Pink Tower
June 30, 2007
The Pink/Natural Tower
Age 2 ½ to 4
Materials: 10 solid wooden cubes
The pink tower varies from 1x1x1 centimeters to 10x10x10x centimeters
Presentation: Spread a mat or rug on the floor,Dr. Montessor …
Free Montessori Materials Printouts & Downloads
June 30, 2007
These are some great printable education materials:
- Free Montessori Printout for Sandpaper Alphabet Cards
- Montessori Sandpaper Alphabet Cards Here are some great directions how to make sandpaper letters! Love the pictures.
- Montessori Stamp Clock Printouts You can use this printout to make clock bingo.
- Montessori Cylinder Cards Extensions
- Montessori …
Sensorial Sound Boxes
June 30, 2007
Sound Boxes
Ages 2 ½ to 5 years
Sound is a sense that develops listening skills. Listening is one of the building blocks for language development, reading and comprehension. Sound is the foundation of music as well.
You can make them with recycled material. Tea bags that come in metal …
Geometric Cabinet Insets, Cards and Activities
June 30, 2007
Free downloadable circle cards
Free downloadable rectangle cards
Free downloadable triangle cards
Purpose:
Visual and tactile knowledge of geometric forms. Awareness and observation of geometric forms in the environment. Smooth and coordinated movement. Knobs enhance pencil grip.
Promotes a foundation for later study of …
Washing Up
June 30, 2007
Washing your hands is a great way to prevent illness. I encourage children to sing or chant a little song while they wash their hands. It helps them to wash their hands long enough to remove dirt and germs. They can sing or chant the ABC song or count all …
The Cylinders and Solid Insets
June 30, 2007
Cylinders (with knobs) and solid insets
Age 2 ½ to 5
Materials:
4 wooden blocks containing 10 knobbed cylinders
Block one: The cylinders vary in 3 dimensions. Each cylinder increases or decreases by ½ cm on all 3 dimensions from the preceding cylinder. The tallest cylinder is the thickest.
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Simple and Fun Painting Ideas
June 30, 2007
Salt or Sugar Paint
In a bowl mix together:
2 teaspoons of salt or sugar
1 teaspoon of liquid starch
A few drops of tempera paint
Have fun painting.
Hint: to make the texture rougher add fine or rough sand
White sand paint looks great as snow in a painting. …
Art Supplies - Free
June 30, 2007
Free Art supplies
These recycled items are easy to find.
Feathers
Old socks
Buttons
Spools
Jar lids
Plastic jars
Beans
Rice
Cereal
Macaroni
Plastic tubs & lids
Corks
Cardboard tubes
Grocery trays
Cardboard
Styrofoam trays, peanuts, balls
Egg cartons
Berry baskets
Boxes
Cans
Popsicle sticks
Beads
Rocks
Straws
Toothpicks
Stir …
Art Supplies - Basics to Buy
June 30, 2007
You just need simple art supplies. Here are some suggestion's
- Crayons, big ones if your child is starting to hold a pencil
- Pencils, again the large kindergarten ones if your child is a beginner
- Scissors, safety plastic ones with metal blades made for preschool children
- Watercolor & tempera paint
- Food …