Christmas Sensory Bin

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 Jingle Bells Jingle Bells & Rice Jingle Bells, Rice & a Hand Strainer You also need a bin (we use a medium sized storage container). Invite your child to sift, to discover the jingle bells hidden within the rice. So simple. Thanks for stopping by! I hope we inspired you. Marnie


Holiday Baking for Kids: Peanut Butter Popcorn Poppers

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This guest post by Meredith K. of Orville Redenbacher’s® offers us a great opportunity to not only create a delicious holiday treat but to also involve our children in the holiday preparations. Enjoy! The holidays are coming up, meaning that cookie-baking season is in full swing! Holiday baking is not only one of the yummiest [Read On]


Preschool Math Game – Simple Montessori Christmas Counting

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Guest post from one of my favorite bloggers, Leann of Montessori Tidbits! Three years ago , I “discovered” the Montessori method, while searching for fun but educational activities for my preschooler.  This simple counting activity was one of our first activities, and a favorite with my son long after Christmas.  I loved that it cost [Read On]


Montessori Shelves {December}

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Oh, don’t we love the holiday season! I do. With that said, I get caught up in – to use a phrase my Montessori instructor used last weekend – the “March of the Units”. What she means is: September = Apples, October = Pumpkins, November = Turkey and so on. Her point was more about [Read On]


Kids in the Kitchen Holiday Season Giveaway

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I am so excited about this post and Montessori Services giveaway! This holiday season, let’s make a pact to get our children involved in preparing the extraordinary feasts I know we’ll all be enjoying. Children want to be involved in the daily activity of the home. Developmentally, children are driven to do, to practice, to [Read On]


11 Must See Holiday Ideas from Pinterest

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I am so impressed with the ideas I keep seeing fly by on Pinterest. I try very hard not to be overwhelmed or intimidated by the pure awesomeness of the crafty and creative folks out there. Truthfully most of the ideas I pin fall under the “easy & inexpensive” category. So, you can trust me!  [Read On]