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Learning About Birds with Fun Montessori Preschool Classroom Activities

As mentioned in Part 1 of this article, in the weeks that followed our Montessori classroom visit from Charlie the Congo African Grey Parrot and Horton the Citron Crested Cockatoo, we have learned songs and finger plays about birds and have implemented a number of different bird activities to extend the theme and enrich our Learning About Birds with Fun Montessori Preschool Classroom Activities

Green Curriculum Ideas for Earth Day in the Montessori Classroom

On April 22, over one hundred countries will participate in Earth Day. Earth Day has been celebrated annually for over forty years. This year Earth Day’s theme is “A Billion Acts of Green.” Individuals and businesses around the world will make pledges and commitments to live in a more environmentally friendly fashion. Begin a discussion Green Curriculum Ideas for Earth Day in the Montessori Classroom

Fun Easter Curriculum Activities for Montessori Preschool Classrooms

With Easter just around the corner, we decided to enrich each area of our Montessori preschool classroom with Montessori-inspired Easter activities, and the children have been thoroughly enjoying them! I have always found that seasonal activities help to renew a child’s interest in the classroom and the ideas for enriching a Montessori environment are endless. Fun Easter Curriculum Activities for Montessori Preschool Classrooms

Exploring the Boston Marathon in the Montessori Classroom with Curriculum Activities

Did you know that the Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon in the world? Every year the city of Boston hosts the event on Patriots’ Day, which is the third Monday of April. This year the marathon will take place on April 18. Tens of thousands of runners, both amateur and professional, flock to Exploring the Boston Marathon in the Montessori Classroom with Curriculum Activities

Parent Communication for Montessori Teachers: Sample Newsletter

Part 1 of this article offered some ideas for establishing and maintaining effective parent communication throughout the school year. As promised, here is a sample of a regular newsletter that we use – our parents really enjoy reviewing these together with their children, and it provides the opportunity to reflect and appreciate all the learning Parent Communication for Montessori Teachers: Sample Newsletter