Sandpaper letters are one of Maria Montessori’s original lessons. Although you can purchase some lovely ones online, I decided it would be fun to try and make some at home. This “work” has always been one of my favorites, and I think it is for the children as well.
Simple Family Meal Planning
Honestly, I have never had a desire to plan meals. I am a real foodie and love to cook and be creative, so I have never had a desire to plan. So what changed? To be frank, I needed to learn to live on less. I knew I was not going back to work part-time as I had always done in the past, and I needed to find a way to cut some costs in our life.
“Chicken Fried” Tofu
Who doesn’t love comfort food? Well, this vegan dish is a take on good old southern fried chicken. This was one of my favorite dishes growing up in Texas, and today I’m sharing this with you. Straight from my sweet momma’s kitchen to yours.
How to set up your Montessori Homeschool Preschool for the Fall: 3 simple steps
Less is more, so start your year off in a simplified way and increase lessons and materials as the children grow in their confidence. Montessori homeschool preschool classroom set up for fall.
Instapot Red Lentil Chili
I know it is still Summer, but here in Minnesota, we had a few cold rainy days, and I was just craving some warm chili that was quick and easy. Here it is friends, our simple family dinner recipe made with the instant pot.
Number Roll
Montessori homeschool math for preschool. This Math lesson helps your child with number recognition and prepares them for higher levels of mathematics.
Transfer with Tweezers: A Montessori Practical Life Fundamental Skill for 3-6 year olds
Practical Life lessons are the foundations of Montessori 3-6-year-old education. This lesson is to gain eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination, concentration, independence, and fine motor skills.
Summer Risotto
Do you have lots of zucchini that needs to get used this summer? Well, this fresh risotto has become a family favorite. Serve by itself, with fish or chicken, or a summer salad.
Matching Letter Sounds to Objects
Learning to read and write is an exciting part of the preschool and kindergarten years. Here is a fun way to teach the initial sound in a word and match it with the correct letter.
Montessori Homeschool: Practical Life Lesson; Squeezing a sponge
Homeschool Montessori Practical Life lessons or “work” is an excellent way for young children to get started with their homeschool Montessori education. Ideally, you will dedicate one shelf to these lessons and keep them in an area that children can call their own.