Our toddlers have many opportunities to practice practical life skills within the classroom. Practical life activities in Montessori are purposeful activity, developing motor control and coordination, and developing independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. All of September, we are studying apples, how they grow, their colors, and varieties. We are cooking with apples too!...Read More
Fine motor skills refer to the coordination between your child’s small muscles, like those in their hands, wrists, and fingers, in coordination with their eyes. While last week was orientation to help the children get to know us and the school, this week, we’ve started our work in earnest! Some of our fine motor skill...Read More
Toddler students have been busy learning about and practicing food prep skills. Children used special cutting tools to slice fruits and enjoyed making their own snack muffins! Food preparation tasks help children practice motor skills such as pouring, slicing, and squeezing, as well as developing their pincer grip, coordination, and finger and hand strength.Read More
This week our children worked on improving their concentration and working with the lightbox. We also visited the office to help get supplies for our classroom and pass along some cheer! Remember, Montessori Education Week is next week! Read More
In our Toddler classroom, students worked on practical life activities such as tonguing and spooning to help strengthen their hand-eye coordination and fine motor movements. Students are exposed to this type of work that is used for real-life activities. Read More
The Pink Tower The Pink Tower is an iconic Montessori material found and recognized in every Montessori primary classroom worldwide. The Pink Tower is a seriation that consists of 10 cubes increasing in size from 1 cm³ to 10 cm³. The Pink Tower is introduced to children as early as age 2 and 1/2 in the...Read More
Students in our Toddler community have been exploring many art methods. Students worked on using watercolor paints, thin and thick brushes, glue, and finger-painting. Art is important to a child’s development as it encourages self-expression and creativity. It also helps to enhance their motor skill development. Read More
This week we focused on spooning and tong work. Practicing our spooning and tong work helps toddlers gain control of their fine motor muscles in the hands and wrist. Developing these muscles will later aid in controlling a pencil and with writing. Read More
“The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.” -Maria Montessori Children enrich their vocabulary in the classroom by listening to books, retelling the story, naming objects, and...Read More
