Life Opportunities It's all in one's mindset, isn't it? Face difficulties with optimism and don't forget to ENJOY the challenges! … [Read more]
Words of Wisdom
Three Generations
Is this your child? Powerful message. Pass it on. … [Read more]
Practical Life – Taking it Outdoors
Hammer & Nails Great idea for an outdoor Practical Life activity!...shared by UMA graduate Kelda Adair, director of Gardenview Montessori School in Bellingham, WA. Needed are: 1 large tree stump 1 sturdy hammer 1 basket … [Read more]
Practical Life – Pouring Tea
In the Montessori classroom, we do not "pretend" to pour tea from a plastic tea pot into a plastic cup. We use real porcelain, cloth napkins...and everything beautiful. Here is a Practical Life "pouring" activity submitted by UMA student, Nurcan Acar … [Read more]
Practical Life – Transferring Exercise
Thanks to Angela Baldock, UMA student from Tasmania, who shares her original project "Bocce Transferring." It is fun to see how ordinary items found in the home can be creatively turned into beautiful Practical Life … [Read more]
Practical Life – Using a Screwdriver
Tamara Stoll, UMA student from Oregon, shares one of her Practical Life creations for her Montessori Album. Notice the natural look of all the materials...no bright-colored plastic "toys." Very "real" and appealing. Thank you, … [Read more]
