With all the vibrant Fall colors around us, Adrian expressed a wish to paint an Autumn tree. To prepare, we read books about Trees, talked about their composition, and looked at different types of trees. Adrian is using artist-grade Watercolor Paints, Washable Watercolors, and these paintbrushes. We read Woods and... Read more →

Adrian picked a pumpkin during our last visit to the farm, and he could not wait to see what is inside. We are using Montessori 3-Part cards where the child would match picture to picture and then label to label. It all starts with the seed ... or does it?... Read more →

With the abundance of pumpkins and squashes in the Fall, we decided to learn more about them. I am using traditional Montessori 3-Part cards from Montessori Print Shop (free download here), and a variety of different pumpkins and squashes. There are various levels of difficulties with matching cards, so this... Read more →

Adrian has been using all different types of tongs (buy here) since about two years of age, and at a three-year mark, he has mastered them all except for chop-sticks. So, to keep the interest alive, I change the setup frequently and offer a "new" and aesthetically enticing presentation. For... Read more →

With all these beautiful mum flowers on our porch, Adrian decided to make small flower arrangements and decorate the house with them. Buy this Flower Arranging Activity here. We love Montessori aprons! There is no tying or fastening involved: a child as young as two-years-old can independently put on an... Read more →

Adrian loves this 5 Layer "Pumpkin" Puzzle. It is developed in Germany, each puzzle layer is number-coded (1-4), and it offers four puzzles in one! It also goes very well with our Montessori Fall-Themed Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers! Adrian first sorts all the pieces into four "piles" by numbers... Read more →

Montessori math curriculum emphasizes the difference between a numeral and quantity. I remember hearing for the first time the concept: "this say 1" vs "this is 1" and saying to myself: how will I remember all this! (Read my Early Math post for more information on says vs. is). Well,... Read more →

Adrian has been enjoying cutting with scissors since about 25 months: it started with fringe-cutting, followed by simple strip cutting. At this point, Adrian is very comfortable cutting on the lines. So, today, we have many Fall inspired strips to cut. Practice makes the hand stronger and more precise. Once,... Read more →

It is Fall here, in Western Hemisphere, and apples are everywhere! So today, it is all about apples! Apple Serving Activity We Love these Montessori aprons: independence = confidence = happy child Learning about the Life Cycle of an Apple These are traditional Montessori 3-Part Cards. Read more on matching... Read more →

What can be better than enjoying a beautiful autumn afternoon while drawing pumpkins on the porch? Adrian drew Julia holding balloons. In Julia's painting: "Mommy did not have time to put on a costume, while Adrain is a spider, Dad is a pirate, and Julia is Princess Aurora. For more... Read more →

Today, we were picking red and yellow raspberries (Pick Your Own) at a nearby farm. The farm's pamphlet said: "conditions for picking are excellent", but a lot of raspberries were either picked already or still green. However, for a child, it is the process that brings true satisfaction, not the... Read more →

Autumn is our favorite season! We love the vibrancy of the deciduous trees as its foliage change color and eventually descend gracefully, revealing peacefulness and serenity of bare branches which are to revive with life once the spring season comes around. The weather is perfect: not hot or humid and... Read more →

Fall is in the air here in Western Hemisphere: days are shorter and colder, with more rain; but this change of season also brings its beauty: the gorgeous sight of deciduous trees change color, brisk air and sparkly morning frost, and of course, bountiful harvest: fruits and pumpings and corn!... Read more →

Autumn is our favorite season! We love the vibrancy of deciduous trees as foliage changes color from green to golden-yellow to red. We love watching the leaves dance in the air as they gracefully fall on the ground, offering children a playground heaven to jump into! We love the cool... Read more →

Although it is not officially Fall until September 21st, we can already feel the autumn in the air: the crisp morning air, the leaves graciously dancing as they fall in front of our windows, the earlier sunsets, the cooler temperatures. This Sunday morning, children were happily cuddling with Daddy on... Read more →

We came across this "Give Thanks" craft set at Michaels, and Julia could not wait to start on it in time for Thanksgiving. Adrian was the silent observer, since at 24 months, he cannot build this just yet. All done! Read how Adrian (at 3 years) used the left-over pieces... Read more →