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 […]
Easy Red Poppy Craft & Other Memorial Day Activities
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Even with young kids, taking a moment to stop and celebrate days such as Martin Luther King Jr. day and Memorial Day are important. There are simple ways to celebrate these occurances with kids. For example, poppy crafts & activities are a perfect hands on way to start the conversation with kids. This post shares […]