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The Arctic: Montessori Activities
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The Arctic: Montessori Activities

In a Montessori environment, the study of a continent (for ages 3 to 6) entails introducing activities in Geography, Zoology, Botany, and Culture, to name a few. Today we are going to look at the continents of Arctica and Antarctica. When we think of these continents at both ends of the world, we think of ice and snow.

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Montessori & the benefits of the geoboard!
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Montessori & the benefits of the geoboard!

The geoboard is one of the most beneficial materials in a Montessori classroom and at home. It is both a Practical Life activity and a Sensorial activity, depending on how you use it (present it to the child).

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Montessori Walking on the Line Large Motor Movement
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Montessori Walking on the Line Large Motor Movement

Walking on the Line is a large motor movement group activity that includes music and movement, and a line to move on. Do you know how Maria Montessori got the idea for Walking on the Line? By observing children in various rural farm communities walking along fences! I learned about Walking on the Line in my Montessori training.

At our Montessori preschool, we...

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