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Resist Painting – Toddler & Preschool Activity

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I am so excited about “Resist Painting” with our children. We actually have a neighbor who does AMAZING resist painting with wax and other great materials. So, seeing some of her artwork inspired me. Resist painting is a concept that involves placing tape (or other material) onto a canvas and painting over it. Once the […]

Teaching Kids Compassion – Pay It Forward

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So, like many of you, this morning I was making my nearly daily run through the Starbucks drive-thru with two reasonably happy, lucky me, boys. I was in a great mood. The holidays are around the corner. Boys were laughing and we were headed to see some of our favorite people for OmCulture’s open kids […]

Montessori at Home: Dressing Basket

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Are you having fun bringing Montessori into your everyday life in your home and as a Montessori parent? Or are you looking for a way to give your child independence and yourself a few moments of time? Regardless, all of it is so exciting. Involving fine motor and practical life skills, dressing is a big […]

Montessori Apple Activities for Preschoolers

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This post includes loads of apple-themed activities for preschoolers! A great addition to a fall preschool unit. Preschool Apple Theme Activities Practical Life Tonging Apples – Great for fine motor skill development and pre-reading skill. Demonstrate by identifying the items on the tray, move slowly transferring the small wooden apples from left to right and […]

40 Beautiful Children’s Books that Help Teach a Child about Courage & Bravery

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Using books to teach a child about courage is a great way to introduce such a big topic. Children’s stories about courage work to teach kids through examples of courage and bravery from liked aged characters.  I have loads of book lists ripe for teaching kids big topics, but, first, let’s take a step back: how […]