Tag: Hands-on learning

Toddler Art Activities and Hands On Learning

Posted: November 9, 2020

Naturally drawn to hands-on exploration, early art activities are especially attractive to the toddler. This attraction encourages the gathering of important information through touch. As Dr. Montessori discovered, “The human hand allows the mind to reveal itself.” Toddler Art Benefits: The benefits to learning through art are many. To begin with, engaging in toddler art

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Tags: Art for toddlers, Early art, Hands-on learning, Montessori at Home, montessori home, Toddler art, Toddler skills

The Art Cart — An Invitation to Paint

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: October 25, 2020

Before my young friend arrived, I had prepared our art cart hoping there would be something that would catch her eye. Sure enough, the paint set was the the visual invitation that sparked her interest. While holding a paint set in one hand and a paint brush in the other, she turned and looked up at

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Tags: Art for kids, Balance, Concentration, Confidence, Early learning, Eye-hand coordination, Focus, Hands-on learning, Innate development, Montessori at Home, Painting with toddlers, The Prepared Nest, Toddler activity, Toddler art, Toddler art activity

All That She Sees

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: February 20, 2019

It’s hard to imagine a day without including a little fresh air time here in our southern climate. It happened to be a beautiful day and so we were heading out on a long walk. I made sure to bring a few sensorial toys for her to hold and taste along the way. Although nature

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Tags: Absorbent mind, Baby, Early learning, Education from birth, Hands-on learning, Infant, Montessori at Home, Montessori inspired, Sensory learning

Who Let the (Now Dirty) Dog Out?

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: December 14, 2018

Always grateful for the sharing of ideas, an Instagram post @monti.day.by.day inspired our dog figurine washing activity. Each day, I’ve offered the children I work with opportunities to help care for our family dog. Meanwhile, they can feed her, fill her water bowl and help to walk her on her leash. But before long, they

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Tags: Hands-on learning, Kids activity, Montessori activity, Montessori at Home, Montessori inspired, Montessori learning, Problem solving skills, Sense of Order

Learning Development Stacks Up!

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: December 9, 2018

Who would believe a simple stacking toy could provide so many benefits? It’s his consistent ‘go-to’ toy and it fully engages his senses as he plays. As soon as this exploration begins, I know it’s time for me to sit back and watch: “Praise, help, or even a look, may be enough to interrupt him,

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Tags: Child's play, Color recognition, Concentration, Creative play, Early learning, Eye-hand coordination, Fine motor skills, Gross motor skills, Hands-on learning, Learning development, Midline crossing, Montessori at Home, Problem solving skills, Reasoning skills, Spatial perception, Visual discrimination, Wiring brain

Peeling A Clementine

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: October 29, 2018

Simple as it may seem, peeling a clementine is a rewarding activity for any child. As a matter of fact, I’d consider it to be a sensorial treasure packed with rich language learning, fine motor and cognitive skill building opportunities! After offering him the bowl filled with clementines, he chose the one he wanted to

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Tags: Early learning, fostering independence, Hands-on learning, Montessori, Montessori activity, Montessori at Home, Montessori kitchen activities, Montessori practical life, Sensorial, Sensorial experience

When One Door Closes …

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: September 17, 2018

Young children are naturally attracted to things that open and close. This is especially true when it comes to doors. The young child may suddenly show a profound interest in a doorknob and door. When this happens, the interest will likely continue until his need is satisfied. The knob in his hand is yet another

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Tags: Closing doors, Early learning, Hands-on learning, Montessori, Montessori activity, Montessori at Home, Montessori house, Montessori learning, Montessori practical life materials, Practical life skill

A Mister In Hand

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: August 29, 2018

Caring for plants, both indoors and outdoors, is part of our daily routine at home. Our sunny and warm climate means our plants require watering, trimming and attention frequently. We always keep a watering can and mister handy. As important as it is for the plants to be cared for, the benefits to the child

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Tags: Hands-on learning, Kids and nature, Montessori, Montessori at Home, Montessori garden, Montessori garden ideas, Montessori learning, Outdoor classroom

Hands-On Learning and Brain Building

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: April 23, 2017

“He does it with his hands, by experience, first in play and then through work. The hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence. “ — Maria Montessori As parents, milestone expectations are common concerns as children grow and develop. Within a relatively short time, helpless newborns gain control of their bodies and movements. Before long,

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Tags: Hands-on learning, Impressions, Montessori, Montessori activities, Montessori at Home, Montessori learning, Neural pathways, Prepared environment, Sensorial, Sensorial experience