Archives for May 2015

“Play Is The Work of the Child” ~Maria Montessori, who was a contemporary of Vygotsky. Both were revolutionaries in their fields of early childhood development.

Here is a beautiful web resource for teachers and parents. Check out all the amazing photos, videos, and incredible information about the world around us.

What is this photo all about?
These are sand grains magnified 250 times…revealing how each grain is fully unique!

Let’s get rid of all those chemicals, in the classroom and at home!

For use in various Montessori classroom activities:

• Wood Polishing – coconut oil or olive oil
• Cleaning a Mirror or a Window – white vinegar (with a little water)
• Shell Scrubbing – baking soda and water
• Washing Dishes – castile soap
• Cleaning Plant Leaves – homemade mayonnaise or olive oil

Here are more suggestions, beyond the classroom (from Healthy Holistic Living):

Let’s all do our part to take care of our environment, our health, and above all, the health of our children! More suggestions? We welcome your thoughts.

Photo: ©Randy Gerdes