Tag: Problem solving skills

Who Let the (Now Dirty) Dog Out?

Posted: December 14, 2018

Always grateful for the sharing of ideas, an Instagram post @monti.day.by.day inspired our dog figurine washing activity. When they are visiting us, I offer our grandchildren and young friends opportunities to help care for our family dog. They can feed her, fill her water bowl and help to walk her on her leash. Before long,

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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

See Skills ‘Stack Up’ In a Prepared Environment

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: December 9, 2018

Who would believe a simple stacking toy could provide so many benefits? This favorite and go-to toy of many of our young family and friends fully engages their senses during hands-on play. And once the exploration begins, it’s time to sit back and watch as their skills stack up! “Praise, help, or even a look,

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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