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Toddler Painting Activities Offer Layers of Valuable Learning

Posted: October 25, 2020

Toddler painting is layered with practical life learning experiences and more! When an invitation to paint is offered to the toddler, it is almost always received with great enthusiasm. And as an activity, it becomes a great opportunity for layers of learning. With a little advance thought, painting as an activity can include practical life, sensorial, language,

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Category: blog, Montessori Activities at Home

Tags: Activities for grandchildren, Art for kids, Balance, Concentration, Confidence, Early learning, Eye-hand coordination, Focus, Grandparenting, Hands-on learning, Innate development, Montessori at Home, Montessori grandparent, Painting with toddlers, Process not prduct, The Prepared Nest, Toddler activity, Toddler art, Toddler art activity

The Prepared Nest in the Spotlight

By Julie Mitaro

Posted: July 14, 2017

When Baan Dek Montessori school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota invited me to participate in their Spotlight Series (link highlighted below), I didn’t know quite what to expect. Our initial calls were a pleasure and I was able to learn more about their amazing Montessori school and staff during our conversations. Today, Baan Dek continues

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Category: blog, Featured

Tags: Montessori, Montessori at Home, Montessori conversation, Montessori inspired, Montessori learning, Spotlight Series, The Prepared Nest