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8 Reasons Why Fairy Tales Are Essential to Childhood

Simple ocean themed shape mural using contact paper

Clear contact paper with the sticky side out, taped to a window. Anything sticks... fun for a rainy day.

Box full of experiments and everything you need to complete them (directions included), she has a google doc with all of it laid out already!

naptime creations: Quiet Book Page: Memory Game

Playful Tools for Calm Down Time

10 Favorite Websites for Homeschooling

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Buttons and yarn DIY geoboard

How to make colourful rice and use it in sensory play

How to Homeschool: Six Ways to Get Started

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Magnet Bottles 1. Rice or confetti with metal objects that will be attracted by a magnet. The kids use a magnetic wand to uncover all the hidden objects. 2. Fine metal shavings. The students use the magnetic wand with it also.3. Fill the bottle half full with sand or salt. Add pins, paper clips, and small metallic objects to the sand and shake. Let the children put a small magnet on the side.

Fun projects for 3 year olds!

Grow beans on cotton balls to learn about root systems and plant growth!

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Free educational computer games for kids that we love

Have you wondered about Montessori elementary school or homeschool for your child? Here are some helpful videos with footage from various Montessori elementary schools.

Montessori resources

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Finger knitting is very addictive and children love it for its simplicity and ease.

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Kid's Science - Magnets! It's never to early to play with Magnets and science projects!

shaving cream and cornstarch, another great sensory experience

the difference between shyness and introversion & book recommendations

71 things your child needs to know...

5 Activities for families interested in trying some Montessori at home.

Juggling with Kids - Blog full of kids ideas.

This post was written a while ago but chronicles resources for those of us beginning this Montessori journey.

Sensory Play: This has lots of good sensory play ideas, a few that I've not seen. I like the kiddie pool idea with rice.

Greatest Pinterest resource link-laden article for homeschoolers EVER!

Star Color Matching & Sensory Tub

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Painting Wet on Wet: Waldorf Watercolors for Children

Fun new way to play with pattern blocks, so they don't slip and slide!

Pipet Painting (painting with a dropper)

make silly hairdos with playdough!

Example of using signs in the science center to add print to the pre-k classroom

The importance of singing with toddlers plus a few fun songs!

The importance of singing with toddlers plus a few fun songs!

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{Kid's Co-op} We are proud to feature Science Sparks as part of the Kid's Co-op this week. Check out this fun kid's activities link-up. Tons of neat ideas...

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