smelling bottles

DIY Montessori Smelling Bottles

January 2, 2013 by Marnie Craycroft 9 Comments

I love the beauty of Montessori materials. I wish I could purchase them all. I can’t though, as a homeschooler especially. Practical Life works are the easiest to DIY. Here is one example: Smelling Bottles, a Sensorial work within Montessori. Read my “What is Montessori? {Sensorial}” to learn more about this area. Materials: Small bottles [Read On]

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September 16, 2011 by Marnie Craycroft 3 Comments

Such a simple sensory activity that doesn’t require a lot of money and time, smelling bottles are a gift that keep on giving. My son is only two years old so I haven’t yet had to use the dozens of old 35mm film canisters I got off from Craigslist (love FREE on Craigslist!) for this [Read On]