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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).

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).

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Montessori-Inspired Fall Scavenger Hunt Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

Scavenger hunts are so much fun! To put a slightly different twist on traditional fall activities, our new theme is simply fall scavenger hunts! Our new fall scavenger hunt unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free fall scavenger hunt printables along with a new Montessori-inspired fall 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.

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Montessori Shelves with Fall Scavenger Hunt Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Fall Scavenger Hunt Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired fall scavenger hunt 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 Fall 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 Fall Scavenger Hunt Pack

Montessori-Inspired Fall 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 Fall Resources

Fall Books for Kids 

Fall Montessori-Inspired Products on Etsy If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout September and October, see my September Themed Activities for Kids and my October Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Fall Scavenger Hunt Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
Have a wonderful fall!
  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).

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Montessori-Inspired Farmers Market Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

I love farmers markets, and this is a great time of year for farmers market activities! Our new farmers market unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free farmers market printables along with a new Montessori-inspired farmers market 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 Farmers Market Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Farmers Market Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired farmers market 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 Farmers Market Printables and Montessori-Inspired Farmers Market Activities at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Farmers Market Pack



Montessori-Inspired Farmers Market 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 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE RESOURCES

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Nutrition Toys    If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout August and September, see my August Themed Activities for Kids and my September Themed Activities for Kids.

Be sure to go to my Free Farmers Market Printables and Montessori-Inspired Farmers Market Activities for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
Have a wonderful start to the school year!
  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). She blogs at Living Montessori Now.

Monday, July 15, 2024

Montessori-Inspired Shark Activities with Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

Sharks make a great summer theme, whether you focus on them before Shark Week, during Shark Week, or after Shark Week! 

Our new shark unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free shark printables along with a new Montessori-inspired shark pack for subscribers to our free newsletter!

Montessori Shelves with Shark-Themed Activities


Montessori Shelves with Shark-Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired shark-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 Shark Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Shark Unit at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Shark Pack



Montessori-Inspired Shark Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter 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 Shark-Related Resources:

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Fish Science

Helpful Animal Classification Posts

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

Be sure to go to my Free Shark Printables and Activities for a Montessori-Inspired Shark Unit for lots of free printables and activity ideas.
 
Have fun with sharks!
  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). She blogs at Living Montessori Now.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Montessori-Inspired Picnic Activities Using Free Printables

By Deb Chitwood from Living Montessori Now

Picnics are so much fun in the summer, and so is a picnic theme!
Our new picnic unit has Montessori-inspired activities using free picnic printables along with a new Montessori-inspired picnic 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 posts at PreK + K Sharing. 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 post with resource links of Free Printables for Montessori Homeschools and Preschools.

Montessori Shelves with Picnic-Themed Activities

Montessori Shelves with Picnic-Themed Activities
Montessori Shelves with Picnic-Themed Activities

You’ll find Montessori-inspired picnic-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 Picnic Printables and Montessori-Inspired Picnic Activities post at Living Montessori Now for the free printables and activity ideas you see on the shelf and collage above!

Free Montessori-Inspired Picnic Pack




Montessori-Inspired Picnic Pack for DIY Cards and Counters, Number or Letter Matching, Number or Letter Basket, Bead Bar Work, Hands-on Math Operations, Number or Letter 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 Picnic-Related Resources

Related Nature Resources and Activities

If you'd like ideas for calendar-based themes throughout June and July, see my June Themed Activities for Kids and my July themed Activities for Kids

Be sure to go to my Free Picnic Printables and Montessori-Inspired Picnic Activities post for lots of free printables and activity ideas.

Have a fun summer!
  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). She blogs at Living Montessori Now.