Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Montessori-Inspired Library Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

I'm a real lover of books and truly believe libraries are treasures. Our new unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free library printables along with a new Montessori-inspired library pack for subscribers to our free newsletter at Living Montessori Now! 


This unit is designed to celebrate both school libraries and public libraries ... even home libraries! The timing of our unit goes along with School Library Month, International Children's Book Day, and National Library Week in April!

You'll find many activities for preschoolers through early elementary throughout the year in my previous PreK + K Sharing posts. You'll also find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities. 

At Living Montessori Now, I have a page with lots and lots of free printables.

Montessori Shelves with Library-Themed Activities


Montessori Shelves with Library-Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired library-themed themed numbers, letters, and more (part of my subscriber freebie pack, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password … or check the bottom of your latest newsletter if you’re already a subscriber) 
 
Go to my Free Library Printables and Montessori-Inspired Library Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Library Pack

Montessori-Inspired Library Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

More Book Resources

Amazon Affiliate: Bookshelves for Kids 
     You'll find all my children's book posts at Living Montessori Now here. You'll find all my children's book posts at Bits of Positivity here. I have lots and lots of book-themed posts!

If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout March and April, see my March Themed Activities for Kids. and my April Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Library Printables and Montessori-Inspired Library Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
I hope you have fun at the library!
  Deb - Signature
Deb ChitwoodDeb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 49 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and grandkids live).
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Montessori-Inspired Spring Scavenger Hunt Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

Scavenger hunts are so much fun that we're having another scavenger hunt unit ... this time it's a spring scavenger hunt unit! Our new spring scavenger hunt unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free spring scavenger hunt printables along with a new Montessori-inspired spring scavenger hunt pack for subscribers to our free newsletter at Living Montessori Now!


You'll find many activities for preschoolers through early elementary throughout the year in my previous PreK + K Sharing posts. You'll also find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities. 

At Living Montessori Now, I have a page with lots and lots of free printables.

Montessori Shelves with Spring Scavenger Hunt Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Spring Scavenger Hunt Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired spring scavenger hunt themed themed numbers, letters, and more (part of my subscriber freebie pack, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password … or check the bottom of your latest newsletter if you’re already a subscriber) 
 
Go to my Free Spring Scavenger Hunt Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Spring Scavenger Hunt Pack



Montessori-Inspired Spring Scavenger Hunt Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

More Spring Resources

If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout February and March, see my February Themed Activities for Kids. and my March Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Spring Scavenger Hunt Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
I hope you have a fun spring!
  Deb - Signature
Deb ChitwoodDeb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 49 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and grandkids live).
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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Montessori-Inspired Post Office Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

I love a post office theme before Valentine's Day, before Christmas, or for a community helpers unit. Our new post office unit has Montessori-inspired post office activities using free printables along with a new Montessori-inspired post office pack for subscribers to our free newsletter at Living Montessori Now!


You'll find many activities for preschoolers through early elementary throughout the year in my previous PreK + K Sharing posts. You'll also find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities. 

At Living Montessori Now, I have a page with lots and lots of free printables.

Montessori Shelves with Post Office Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Post Office Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired post office themed numbers, letters, and and more (part of my subscriber freebie pack, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password … or check the bottom of your latest newsletter if you’re already a subscriber) 
 
Go to my Free Post Office Printables and Montessori-Inspired Post Office Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Post Office Pack



Montessori-Inspired Post Office Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

More Mail-Themed Resources

Amazon Affiliate:

Mailboxes for Kids on Amazon   

If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout January and February, see my January Themed Activities for Kids and my February Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Post Office Printables and Montessori-Inspired Post Office Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
I hope you have a happy Valentine's Day!
  Deb - Signature
 
Deb ChitwoodDeb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 49 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and grandkids live).
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Montessori-Inspired Winter Scavenger Hunt Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

Scavenger hunts are so much fun that we're having another scavenger hunt unit ... this time a winter scavenger hunt unit! Our new winter scavenger hunt unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free winter scavenger hunt printables along with a new Montessori-inspired winter scavenger hunt pack for subscribers to our free newsletter at Living Montessori Now!

You'll find many activities for preschoolers through early elementary throughout the year in my previous PreK + K Sharing posts. You'll also find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities. 

At Living Montessori Now, I have a page with lots and lots of free printables.

Montessori Shelves with Winter Scavenger Hunt Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Winter Scavenger Hunt Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired winter scavenger hunt themed themed numbers, letters, and and more (part of my subscriber freebie pack, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password … or check the bottom of your latest newsletter if you’re already a subscriber) 
 
Go to my Free Winter Scavenger Hunt Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Winter Scavenger Hunt Pack



Montessori-Inspired Winter Scavenger Hunt Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

More Winter Resources

If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout December and January, see my December Themed Activities for Kids. and my January Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Winter Scavenger Hunt Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
I hope you have lots of fun this winter!
  Deb - Signature
 
Deb ChitwoodDeb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 49 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and grandkids live).
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Monday, November 18, 2024

Montessori-Inspired St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

It's almost December, and I have a fun Christmas theme .... a St. Nicholas and Santa Claus theme! This is easily adaptable according to the children's beliefs. Our new St. Nicholas and Santa Claus unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free St. Nicholas and Santa Claus printables along with a new Montessori-inspired St. Nicholas and Santa Claus pack for subscribers to our free newsletter at Living Montessori Now!

You'll find many activities for preschoolers through early elementary throughout the year in my previous PreK + K Sharing posts. You'll also find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities. 

At Living Montessori Now, I have a page with lots and lots of free printables.

Montessori Shelves with St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with St Nicholas and Santa Claus Themed Activities


You’ll find Montessori-inspired St. Nicholas and Santa Claus themed numbers, letters, and and more (part of my subscriber freebie pack, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password … or check the bottom of your latest newsletter if you’re already a subscriber) 
 
Go to my Free St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Pack



Montessori-Inspired St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

More Advent and Christmas Resources

Advent Christmas If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout November and December, see my November Themed Activities for Kids. and my December Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free St. Nicholas and Santa Claus Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
  Deb - Signature
 
Deb ChitwoodDeb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 49 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and grandkids live).
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Montessori-Inspired Manners Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

Manners are important at any time, but we have a new manners unit now because of the focus on good manners for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the December holidays. Our new manners unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free manners printables along with a new Montessori-inspired manners pack for subscribers to our free newsletter at Living Montessori Now!

You'll find many activities for preschoolers through early elementary throughout the year in my previous PreK + K Sharing posts. You'll also find ideas for using free printables to create activity trays here: How to Use Printables to Create Montessori-Inspired Activities. 

At Living Montessori Now, I have a page with lots and lots of free printables.

Montessori Shelves with Manners-Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Manners-Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired manners-themed numbers, letters, and and more (part of my subscriber freebie pack, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password … or check the bottom of your latest newsletter if you’re already a subscriber) 
 
Go to my Free Manners Printables and Montessori-Inspired Manners Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Manners Pack



Montessori-Inspired Manners Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter Salt/Sand Writing Tray, Letter Tracing, DIY Movable Alphabet, and Creative Writing (subscriber freebie, so just sign up for my email to get the link and password – or check your inbox if you’re already a subscriber).

More Manners Resources

If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout October and November, see my October Themed Activities for Kids. and my November Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Manners Printables and Montessori-Inspired Manners Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
I hope your upcoming holidays are both fun and courteous!
  Deb - Signature
 
Deb ChitwoodDeb Chitwood is a certified Montessori teacher with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Deb taught in Montessori schools in Iowa and Arizona before becoming owner/director/teacher of her own Montessori school in South Dakota. Later, she homeschooled her two children through high school. Deb is now a Montessori writer who lives in San Diego with her husband of 49 years (and lives in the city where her kids, kids-in-law, and grandkids live).
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