In continuing with our 💉 Inside of the BODY Anatomy Unit Study, today, we are exploring the inside of the giraffe, an animal to whom we all hold a true and innate affection. Relative of okapi, antelope, and cattle, the giraffe is a hoofed mammal, and the tallest animal living... Read more →
I believe that good habits form a good character. So, as part of Adrian's daily routine (he has a schedule, just like Julia), he writes/traces in his workbooks. I wouldn't say that writing is his favorite part of the day (he still likes to play), but it is something he... Read more →
My children have been fascinated with Science, and it has been their favorite subject because the result is usually unexpected, the activity is 🙌🏻hands-on, utilizing many 👁✋🏻 scenes, and most importantly, it is fun! So, today we are experimenting with the density of oil vs. water by making a "lava... Read more →
Traditional Montessori materials, especially math materials, facilitate tremendously in the application of abstract concepts like numerals, teens, and ten's with my children. Dr. Maria Montessori envisioned children holding and "feeling" the quantity of, for example, the ten Numerical Rod and really grasping that "10" is BIG and "1" is small... Read more →
This fusible beads craft is currently the most popular form of art with both Julia and Adrian. These tiny hollow beads require precise fine-motor control and extreme carefulness as with the slightest movement of the craft-board, the beads fly all over since they do not stick together until they are... Read more →
How mysterious is the inside of the body! Children are simply fascinated to learn all about our body-machine that works day and night, without any rest, performing tasks no computer is capable of performing. Our eyelids blink reflexively, our lungs are constantly expanding and contracting, delivering fresh oxygen throughout our... Read more →
If you have ever seen a picture of a solar eclipse, you may have noticed that the Moon comes very close to covering the entire Sun. However, the Sun is 400 times larger than the Moon! So how can these space objects appear like they are the same size, though... Read more →
Today, we are practicing fine-motor skills while spelling using a dropper the letter "M" on a LEGO DUPLO board. This activity also has a sensorial dimension as Adrian has to follow precisely the color-scheme and the pattern that his sister drew for him as a template for the letter M.... Read more →
All of the sensorial materials were designed to isolate the one quality that is to be worked with by the child. Such emphasis on the particular sense fosters its refinement, allowing the child to center all the attention on that one quality fully without being distracted by other senses. Today,... Read more →
Have you ever "made" hydro gel beads? These beads expand within an hour a hundred times their size with no other magic but water! All you need is red hydro gels (buy here), water, and patience. In less than an hour, the beads are fully expandable, providing your child with... Read more →
This is a fun science experiment on the property of liquid. You will need: identical test tubes (buy here and a stand here), water, food coloring, clear glass containers of different size and shape. While Adrian has a blindfold on, Julia pours colored water in different containers. Adrian then has... Read more →
Sustained, child-driven and directed work can occur in many areas; however, 🙌🏻Practical Life's real work affords the most stimulation both physically and mentally. Children ❤️love to do the work they see the adults do. So, to witness the💥 explosion of initiative, passionate work and the inevitable innate satisfaction that naturally... Read more →
Have you ever tried painting with salty water? This Process Art activity is super easy and fun to do with your child while exploring physical science on the topic of how the matter changes. This art form also allows your child to express creativity without worrying about the end result,... Read more →
Have you tried making a water xylophone? This is a fun and scientific music activity you can do with your child at home. Just fill glasses with different amounts of water and invite your child to make music! You will need: identical glasses (we are using four tall crystal glasses)... Read more →
Today, we are continuing our Science🔬⚗️⚖️ 101 🎥Series 🎇 with this hands-on fun "let's see what happens to our balloon" science experiment when vinegar and baking soda chemically react. What you will need: baking soda, vinegar, balloon, a bottle (we are using a sake pot - buy here), funnel, science... Read more →
There is something fascinating, captivating and intriguing about the Universe! Although Cosmos appears empty and dark, it sparkles with thousands of mysterious glittering lights. Also, while purportedly having an infinite nature, the universe keeps expanding! It holds billions of galaxies, each containing millions of stars, and although the space between... Read more →
Today, we are continuing our Science 🔬 💡⚖️ 101 🎥 Series 🎇 with this super fun painting with colored vinegar on baking soda experiment. What you will need: a tray with baking soda, colored vinegar (we are using this mini measuring beaker set), different droppers, science glasses (buy pink here... Read more →
We are continuing our Practical Life 🙌 Activities 101 🎥 Series 🎇 with 💦WET pouring, but this time it is pouring 1:2, where a child will pour from one spouted pitcher into two non-spouted cups, and back. Make sure to introduce this lesson after a child shows confidence in pouring... Read more →
About a month ago, at 3 years and 7 months, Adrian started to blend sounds together, and since then, it has been a fascinating journey on the road of reading and blending. Today, we are continuing working with Montessori CVC Pink 💗Series. After mastering the "a" sound, the next phonetic... Read more →
In continuing our 🌌 COSMOS Unit study, today, we are stimulating the tactile sense with our Space-Inspired sensory bin. During the sensorial work, a child - a "sensorial explorer" - is able to concentrate on the refinement of all the senses, from visual to stereognostic. Sensory play is extremely important... Read more →