Seedlings: Montessori Sensitive Period for Small Objects
“It is this sensibility [sensitive periods] which enables a child to come into contact with the external world in a particularly intense...
Seedlings: Color Matching
Toddlers have a natural desire to make sense of their world and are attracted to activities like matching. By practicing matching a child...
Seedlings: Excerpts from The Montessori Toddler
Excerpts from The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies When they don’t want to get dressed Be prepared for times when they won’t want to...
Seedlings: Establishing Order in the Seedlings Classroom
“The child making use of all that he finds around him, shapes himself for the future.” -Maria Montessori Matching and sorting are some of...
Seedlings: Building a Snowman
At first circle the children gather to sing songs and see a presentation. Recently we have been singing songs about winter and snow. This...
Seedlings: The Practical Life Area
In the Practical Life area there are activities arranged to allow children to make independent work choices. On each tray is a complete...