As the weather starts to cool we also discover the first acorns, beechnuts, and conkers during our walks in the forest and neighbourhood. These are perfect items for an autumn stereognostic bag. In short, this Montessori activity involves the child...
Autumn Sorting Activity for Toddlers
Montessori toddler environments will always have a sorting activity on hand. The items for sorting can be easily changed to maintain interest in the activity and can be a way to introduce new and varied objects into the environment. The...
Food Preparation with Toddlers: Husking Corn
Husking corn is a wonderful way for toddlers to be involved in the preparation of a family meal. It is a great fine motor activity as well as a wonderful sensory experience. Throughout the summer we watch the corn plants...
Picking Sunflowers with Toddlers
Picking sunflowers is a beautiful activity to mark the end of summer. It is also full of wonderful sensory experiences for toddlers: they can squelch in the mud, hear the buzzing bees, take in the scent of damp earth, and...
Giant Bubble Play with Toddlers
What is not to like about making bubbles! This activity is just as enjoyable for adults as it is for toddlers. We use a homemade bubble mix and large bubble wands made from wire. What is great about using a...