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Gardening with kids (especially sans green thumb and budget)

February 9, 2017 By: Elaine2 Comments

Gardening with kids (especially sans green thumb and budget)

I don't have a green thumb. In the past, I was able to kill off even the hardiest of houseplants. I was pretty sure the green thumb master gene in my mom skipped me. So when we moved to our new home, I was very cautious about buying houseplants. I love plants, but I really dislike throwing good ... [ Read More ]

Growing spring onions from kitchen scraps

February 6, 2017 By: Elainecomment

Growing spring onions from kitchen scraps

  At 4.5 years old, Montessori practical life at home starts to look very different for Zachary. After practising many years of Montessori at home, he now has a greater ability to combine all the practical life skills he has cultivated over the years. It is no longer an isolated skill ... [ Read More ]

Gardening gear for kids

February 1, 2017 By: Elaine1 Comment

Gardening gear for kids

We now have an indoor Montessori garden that we couldn't be happier with. This space has been a catalyst for new experiments, explorations and discoveries. When creating an indoor garden that you want your children to have free access to, I recommend that you prepare the necessary and child-sized ... [ Read More ]

Make your own lunch!

January 16, 2017 By: Elainecomment

Make your own lunch!

Why does January always zoom by so fast? The kids have been back to school for only a week yet it's already the middle of the month. While I am still a bit unprepared when it comes to after-school planning, it doesn't mean that we can't have impromptu activities that still pack a good educational ... [ Read More ]

Our Montessori Indoor Garden

December 22, 2016 By: Elaine6 Comments

Our Montessori Indoor Garden

We love plants in the house, especially at this time of the year when it's cold and snowy outside. In Canada, we spend well over half of the year in the house and having houseplants is a simple way to help reconnect our modern lives with the calm and peace that nature brings. The problem with ... [ Read More ]

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My Videos

What is the #Montessori sand tray? Watch this cute video, then click here to find out all about it and ESPECIALLY how we fumbled it in the beginning (Some great tips for you!) http://plantingpeas.com/montessori-sand-tray-tips-to-promote-writing-success/ Pin it for later: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237789304527/

Posted by Planting Peas on Monday, March 9, 2015
Montessori Sand Tray

What does the #Montessori silence game have to do with SELF-REGULATION? Check out this cute video, and then read about it here: http://plantingpeas.com/self-regulation-the-montessori-silence-game/ Pin it for later: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237789218617/

Posted by Planting Peas on Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Montessori Silence Game

(NEW POST) Another one of Z’s Montessori Math work at 3 years old. He loves how to discover odd and even numbers with this activity! CLICK HERE: http://plantingpeas.com/montessori-numerals-and-counters/ PIN IT FOR LATER: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237789664692/

Posted by Planting Peas on Thursday, April 2, 2015
Montessori Numerals & Counters

(NEW POST) Did you know there is a sequence that works for kids when it comes to learning SEWING? I did not, until now! Z is 3 years old, so he has only reached the level you see at the end of the video, but this book has the sequences and project ideas until age 5-6! Here's the book: http://amzn.to/1CsNrx1 (aff) Read my review: http://plantingpeas.com/sewing-for-kids/ Pin it for later: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237789759270/

Posted by Planting Peas on Thursday, April 9, 2015
Sewing For Kids

(NEW POST) How we used an orange to learn about WESTERN & EASTERN HEMISPHERES. It was fun! Z is only 3 years old so he's not reading yet, but he can roughly tell what the word is based on the beginning sounds. :) http://plantingpeas.com/western-and-eastern-hemisphere-lesson/ Pin it for later: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237789819456/

Posted by Planting Peas on Monday, April 13, 2015
Western & Eastern Hemisphere

(NEW POST) I'm working on the MONTESSORI HUNDRED BOARD with my 3 year old! This is another awesome material in a range of Math activities that are suitable for a preschooler. Check out this link for some DIY HUNDRED BOARD ideas: http://plantingpeas.com/montessori-hundred-board/ Check out this link for more Math activities: http://plantingpeas.com/our-montessori-math-shelf-3-years-old/ Pin the HUNDRED BOARD for later: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237789864672/

Posted by Planting Peas on Thursday, April 16, 2015
Montessori Hundred Board

(New Post) I am thrilled to share with you 7 MONTESSORI-INSPIRED ACTIVITIES FOR SPACE EXPLORATION using our Montessori By Mom Space Explorer Toolbox. http://plantingpeas.com/montessori-by-mom-space-explorer-toolbox/ Pin it for later: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/449445237791130178/

Posted by Planting Peas on Monday, July 13, 2015
Space Exploration Activities For Kids

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