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Today, we are learning about dental health, as well as conducting a science experiment on teeth cleaning. We will also discuss what foods are good for you and your body, and finally, we will peak inside of the tooth. Happy vs Sad Tooth We began with discussing what type of... Read more →

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Children have been enjoying seeing all the colorful birds in our backyard, and today, we are doing the color matching activity by matching various ๐Ÿฆbirds (exotic and backyard) to the Montessori ๐ŸŒˆColor Tablets. Your child will learn colors and shades as well as names of birds, exercise hand-eye coordination and... Read more →

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In continuing our Anatomy unit study, we are making Oobleck "blood" and "blood cells" from air clay. Oobleck ~also known as "Goop" ~ is an inexpensive, non-toxic example of a non-Newtonian fluid which is a suspension of starch (e.g. cornstarch) in water, where the resulting substance ~ also called "ooze"... Read more →

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The Human Body is an amazing mechanism! And the human hand is an extremely versatile tool, capable of delicate manipulations as well as powerful gripping actions. The arrangement of its 27 small bones, moved by 37 skeletal muscles that are connected to the bones by tendons, allows a wide range... Read more →

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Dr. Maria Montessori's Birthday is August 31st, so today, as a tribute, I am writing a post about my favorite Montessori books. "The child has a different relation to his environment from ours... the child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part of his... Read more →

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We just returned from the Gulf of Mexico, and children are fascinated with all the seashells we have collected. So, we will be learning about seashells hands-on in our Beach Inspired Nature Study below. Have you tried spelling with seashells? It puts a new twist on language lessons and sparks... Read more →

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In continuing our Art ๐Ÿ–ผHistory Unit Study, we are learning about one of the most prominent Impressionists ~ a French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir ~Introducing The ๐ŸŒŽWorld's Greatest ๐ŸŽจArtists! We will also be reproducing Renoir's umbrella with the project Color Tones. We will be blending shades of blue to recreate a... Read more →

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Are your kids fascinated with earthworms? Well, mine are (although I was not as a child)! So, we are taking a closer look at worms this week. And summer is a great time to study earthworms especially after it rains since they tend to get to the surface due to... Read more →

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It is amazing how children are drawn to the wonders of nature, to its magic of bringing life from fuzzy buds and sleepy seeds. The cycle of a plant is particularly mesmerizing to a child: how from something so tiny can sprout a mighty tree with roots reaching down to... Read more →

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We see and hear birds everywhere! We also enjoy a sight of intricately build nests and occasional chicks. We actually raised two years in a row a family of house finches, each time hatching four baby chicks. So, inspired by all the sights of bird nests, today, we are learning... Read more →

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We are beginning our ๐ŸBee Study to defy any misconceptions and fear of these amazing insects (closely related to wasps and ants). Bees are very important pollinators for flowers, fruits, and vegetables. They transfer pollen between the male and female parts of the same flower, thus allowing a plant to... Read more →

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While up until now, we have been studying ๐ŸŒgeography in general, from ๐ŸŒŒsolar system to our ๐ŸŒŽEarth, to the world's continent, ๐ŸŒŠoceans, and biome, now, we will begin to focus on one continent per month to be able to explore ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿปhands-on its maps, ecosystem, native animals, people and their customs.... Read more →

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April 23rd is William Shakespeare's birthday (1564) and World Book Day, so below I have put together our favorite ๐ŸŒธSpring and๐ŸŒฑnature-inspired books with links to hands-on activities. A closer ๐Ÿ”look at our ๐ŸŒธSpring ๐ŸŒฑNature ๐Ÿ“šBooks (top left to right): My First Discoveries Series with its transparent pages add a new... Read more →

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๐ŸŒEarth Day is always celebrated on April 22. Although we pay tribute to this National Holiday by educating our children on the importance of conservation and caring for our environment, there is still so much that can be done in terms of reducing pollution, making sure we all live in... Read more →

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Happy ๐ŸŽ‚Birthday Dr. Seuss! Theodor Seuss Geisel, born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, MA, was an American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, book publisher, and artist, best known for authoring more than 60 children's books under the pen name Doctor Seuss. Did you know that Dr. Seuss is the... Read more →

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Today, Adrian is making a completely new craft: creating pictures, one sticker at a time, while using a Paint by Sticker Kids book (buy here). The illustrated templates are printed on perforated card stock, and there are ten pages of stickers to fill in and create the artwork. The fun,... Read more →

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Below are ๐Ÿ“šbooks we have been enjoying reading during the coldโ„๏ธWinter months. We love snow and winter, and we love creating fairy-tale settings for our children to play out their imagination. (I wrote about the importance of imaginary play in child's development here.) So, we love bringing books to life... Read more →

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We are continuing our ๐ŸŒŒCOSMOS Unit Study with this sensory invitation to learn about the Moon, Lunar Craters, Meteors and Meteorites. We are using National Geographic Kids First Big Book of Space book (buy here) as a reference. This book, with its colorful illustrations and simple text, introduces young children... Read more →

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Below are ๐Ÿ“šbooks we have been enjoying reading during the ๐ŸŽ„Christmas ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป Holidays. Books by Lori Evert (left column): The Reindeer Wish (buy here), The Christmas Wish (buy here), The Brave Littel Puppy (buy here). Rudolph series by Robert May (middle column): Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer ๐Ÿ“š book (Part I)... Read more →

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โ€œI beg the dear all powerful children to unite with me for the building of peace in Man and in the World.โ€ ~ Dr. Maria Montessori. Do you practice mindfulness with your children? A big part of Montessori education is teaching children to be mindful, respectful and โ˜ฎ๏ธpeaceful with oneself... Read more →

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