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JOHN ROBERT – 6.5 years
ASHER – 4 years
Lila – 7 months
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Brothers are like Superheros
“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” ~Marc Brown Our house has been plagued with a stomach virus. First, it was Asher at the beginning of the week and last night JR came down with it. Having illness … Continue reading
Cultural Exchange
Have you ever participated in a cultural exchange with other families around the world? We sent out packages for our first ever cultural exchange, hosted by Little Red Farm, a couple of weeks ago. We are in group 9 along with … Continue reading
Handmade Montessori Number Rods
Remember here, how I told you I’ve been wanting to make these, but haven’t made the time? Well, Robert and I have been working for over a week on these handmade Number Rods to give Asher for Christmas. First, Robert … Continue reading
Baking with Kids
Well, I got busy on Christmas Eve and forgot to post my 12th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays. It wasn’t actually a tray anyway, but it’s something very true to the Montessori principles…baking with kids. … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Practical Life
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Hot Cocoa and Symbols of Christ’s Birth
For the 11th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays, I’m sharing a fun idea that is also very meaningful. We made hot cocoa tonight and read a poem that was given to John Robert by his teachers at church. It’s a … Continue reading
Tying a Bow
On the 10th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays, JR practiced tying a ribbon into a bow. Today was the first time I’ve ever showed him how to tie a bow and we still have a long way to go, … Continue reading
Break the Rules
Life is short. Break the RULES FORGIVE quickly, KISS slowly, LOVE truly, LAUGH uncontrollably, and NEVER REGRET anything that made you SMILE. For the 9th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays, we are breaking the rules. As the quote says, life … Continue reading
Handmade Popsicle Stick Puzzles
On the 8th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays, the boys worked with handmade puzzles I made with popsicle sticks. I used images of Christ and his birth for the puzzles. If the puzzles were solely made … Continue reading
Christmas Wreath with Pincher Grasp Practice
Our 7th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays is a fun activity I found on Toddler Approved and it was easy to organize into a Montessori style activity. All you need to do is print out the M & M Christmas Wreath … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Life, Sensorial
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Sorting Christmas Colored Pom Poms
On the 6th Day of Christmas Montessori Trays, Asher loved working with sorting. I know I already shared this tray when I posted about the pom pom trays, but the pics of him were too cute not to share. Indulge … Continue reading
