by The Montessori Foundation Staff | Health / Nutrition, MFA, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers
xperiential learning is amazing at any age, but watching young children sensorially explore the herb garden is like tapping into pure wonder. Children approach the herbs with curiosity, the way only a beginner can. It is a gift to share these first experiences, especially when tasting is involved, since oral exploration is inherent in the […]
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by Kelly Johnson | Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Outdoor Education / Resources, Upper Elementary (9-12), Writing
he nature journal is a time-tested way to document and assimilate nature experience and discovery and was a very popular pastime during the Nature-Study movement. Nature has been an inspiration to humans throughout history, and nature journaling has been practiced by some of humankind’s greatest thinkers, artists, naturalists, and scientists, including Dr. Montessori herself! The […]
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by Marsha Matheson | Family Resources, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Outdoor Education / Resources
THE INSPIRATION ust outside the art studio, fall was filling the hearts and minds of my elementary students. Many of them would collect the fallen leaves, pine cones, and seeds and bring me their treasures. Lining them up on my nature shelf, they were fascinated by the colors, shapes, and even the smells of them! […]
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by Tim Seldin | MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Outdoor Education / Resources, Primary (3-6)
When your child brings specimens home, help him to create his own nature area where he can observe and learn. ost children have a strong desire to bring some samples of nature home with them and will be delighted if you can find ways to accommodate their finds. Depending on the space you have available, […]
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