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December 2016

Julia and Adrian love this "match the animals to their tracks" game (buy here, if in UK buy here), which has 80 colorful cards of real animals. Trust me, this game will occupy your child for a while! It can be played independently or with another child, and can be... Read more →

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I have been asked a lot when did Adrian start to write independently? Well, a month ago, and absolutely spontaneously while scribbling a letter for Santa (see here). Since then, he has been writing everyday, mostly just his name. However, I have noticed that he wants to write more as... Read more →

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I cannot believe we are still harvesting our tomatoes! They look pretty nice next to our Christmas Tree:) However, I trust this is our last harvest this year. Can you believe it is almost New Year? Yummy and juicy! Children grew these tomatoes from seeds, and now the vines are... Read more →

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What was on your child's wish list for Santa? Julia asked for LEGO. And since she was good this year, Santa delivered her LEGO Creator Expert Santa's workshop. The set comes with 883 pieces and the box says 12+ but Julia (7 years old) was able to finish it completely... Read more →

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Montessori Odd and Even Math lesson (also called cards and counters) concretely and visually teaches a child what odd and even numbers are. You can use a traditional Montessori Numerals and Counters (buy here) or you can make it yourself: you would need numbers 1-10 and 55 counters (you can... Read more →

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It was Christmas Eve: to my great disbelief, there was He, ... I snapped my camera as fast as I can be ... "T'was the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with... Read more →

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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Our Christmas wish was for Love and Peace on Earth! May you rejoice with your loved and dear ones during this Holiday Season! The book Christmas Wish have touched our hearts! It is about a little girl's wish - a true deep desire... Read more →

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Christmas is not the same without decorating a Gingerbread house! MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope you have the merriest, healthy and happy Holiday Season! Thank you so much for following our Montessori life journey! Read more →

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Today, we are doing Christmas-inspired color mixing. Color mixing touches upon so many areas: it involves practical life skills since a child is using fine-motor skills to use the eye dropper. The activity is also sensorial since a child visually sees the colors. You will also teach different color names... Read more →

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer book (buy here) is another holiday favorites! A poignant story about Rudolph, eloquently verse-written by his creator, Robert May. The book tells the original story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: how he came to be the most famous reindeer of all! My children seem to never... Read more →

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This is another winter gem book: The Hat by the beloved author of our favorite The Mitten book. Jan Brett continues her style in this lovely story about a hedgehog who fought the convention! The hedgehog was a brave maverick, who had turned the course of daily living of his... Read more →

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Although, I have been introducing art to Adrian in a form of prints and books (not to mention different art projects), it is time to begin our theory art curriculum, by starting to introduce some of the great artists. Today, we are learning about Vincent van Gogh - one of... Read more →

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Adrian at 37 months started writing his name (see here), and he enjoys writing daily ever since. Looking back, I see now that practice makes it all possible! He has been doing a lot of the following: tracing Alphabet Letters with markers, dot-stickers, play-dough, marbles and water (read here), following... Read more →

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Little Blue Truck's Christmas board book (buy here) is one of Adrian's favorite holiday books! With gentle rhythm and signature illustrations, the plot is simple for little ones to follow, while engaging to entertain even an adult. (I myself love this book!) And your beginner reader will enjoy the child-friendly... Read more →

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Christmas is such a special time for our family. Julia has a long break from school, meaning more time with me and more time with her brother. I enjoy creating fun Christmas-inspired activities in which both of my children can participate. We do not follow a harsh curriculum during the... Read more →

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I believe that sensory play is extremely important for children. I love creating different themes, offering various textures/fillers, thus triggering child's different senses. During Christmas time, various sensory bins are a favorite of my children. They can explore independently, learn, stimulate their senses, and the best part is that the... Read more →

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Christmas tree 🎄decorating activity is one of the favorite practical life activities of my children during the holiday season! They have non-fragile decorations to work with, as well as handcrafted ornaments they made themselves, making the entire process even more rewarding. They're able to express their personality during an activity... Read more →

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This practical life activity is so simple, fun and it adds a nice auditory dimension! Even the youngest children can enjoy it and practice their fine motor skills. Christmas is just not the same without the pleasant sounds of the jingle bells, so what about making an ornament or a... Read more →

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"Peace is what every human being is craving for, and it can be brought about by humanity through the child." ~ Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Maria Montessori observed human beings going through what she called the four distinct "planes" or stages of development, where each plane has its own unique... Read more →

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Julia was obsessed with building a car from cardboard. Well, her perseverance prevailed, and with Dad's help, Julia and Adrian got themselves a car! No specialized expensive Montessori materials required: just an empty recycled cardboard box:) It is amazing, how little children really need to be happy and preoccupied! How... Read more →

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