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Nature Journalling for Little Ones
September 25, 2020  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Community, Outdoor, Virtual Tours

Victoria nature festival

The Victorian Government is hosting its first free virtual nature festival from 28 September – 11 October 2020. Meet Victoria’s park rangers online, take a virtual tour of the zoo, learn about Dja Dja Wurrung’s work on Country or check out a webinar about nature and science. These events look interesting for Preschoolers: 28 September Become […]

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hopping2
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Music & Movement

Name hop 

Recommended Age: 4 years and onwards    Purpose: for the child to move their bodies, building gross motor coordination. Through this exercise the child furthers their ability to identify letters in their name by sound  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the adult must give commands for the child to play this game    Prerequisites  The child must know […]

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PaintToMusic
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Music & Movement

Painting to music 

Recommended Age:  3 years and onwards    Purpose: Painting to music allows children to interpret and process sensory information and allows them to take ownership of the music by creating their own impressions. Through this process-art activity, children begin to understand that things we hear, or experience can shape how we feel and what we do.    Level of Parent […]

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Rain-Sticks-1
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Music & Movement

Rain sticks

 Recommended Age: 3 to 5 years    Purpose: To expose the child to a variety of musical instruments and sounds  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the adult must give the child instructions to complete this activity    Prerequisites  None    Materials  Paper towel roll  A piece of paper (A4 or construction paper)  A piece of aluminium foil (about the size […]

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Yoga
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Music & Movement

Yoga poses

Recommended Age: any age!   Purpose: The fundamental purpose of yoga is to foster harmony in the body, mind and environment Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once the cards have been printed the child may choose a card and practice the poses independently   Prerequisites None   Materials Yoga poses cards (see PDF), choose 3 […]

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toilet Paper birdfeeder
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Outdoor

Toilet paper roll bird feeder

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: For the child to explore science and nature through making a bird feeder, encouraging them to observe their outdoor environment Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, the adult must assist the child in making and hanging the bird feeder   Prerequisites None   Materials Empty toilet roll Single […]

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Sensory-Bottle-Nature
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Outdoor

Nature sensory bottle

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: for the child to enhance their perception of items found in the natural environment though observing it closer Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the adult must give the child instructions for this exercise then the child may collect the items independently   Prerequisites None   Materials An […]

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ObservingInsects
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Outdoor

Observing insects 

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards    Purpose: For the child to develop a greater understanding of insects and their characteristics, through spending time in their outdoor environment  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the child may go on the insect search independently after the adult shows the child the insect 3 part cards    Prerequisites  None    Materials  Insect 3-part cards […]

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LeafPeople
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Outdoor

Leaf people craft

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: For the child to explore creative processes using natural materials found outdoors Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mainly supervision   Prerequisites None   Materials Leaves Twigs Acorns (Natural materials found outdoors) Paper Craft glue Glue spreader or small paintbrush Basket to collect the materials   Preparation None […]

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NatureAlphabet
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Outdoor

Nature alphabet

Recommended Age: 4 to 5 years    Purpose: For the child to further their understanding of the ways which letters are formes  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mainly supervision    Prerequisites: the child must know the letters of the alphabet and their sequence    Materials  A collection of natural materials found outdoors  A basket to collect the materials    Preparation  […]

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Colour-Hunt-In-Nature
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Outdoor

Colour hunt in nature

Recommended Age: 3 to 5 years    Purpose: For the child to connect the colours used in colour box 2, to objects found in the natural outdoor environment  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once the activity has been explained to the child, the child may work independently with low supervision    Prerequisites  The child can pair and identify […]

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Vertebrate
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Cultural

Vertebrate or Invertebrate sorting 

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards    Purpose: For the child to develop an understanding of the difference and interdependence of vertebrates and invertebrates, broadening their understanding of the world  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once modelled the child may complete this activity independently    Prerequisites  None    Materials  Vertebrates or invertebrates sorting chart PDF  Vertebrates and invertebrate’s information sheet  Scissors    […]

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PlantOrAnimal
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Cultural

Plant or animal sorting

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: For the child to develop an understanding of the difference and interdependence of plants and animals, broadening their understanding of the world   Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once modelled the child may complete this activity independently   Prerequisites None   Materials Plants or animals sorting chart […]

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LivingNonLiving
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Cultural

Living or non-living sorting

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: For the child to develop an understanding of the difference and interdependence of living and non-living things, broadening their understanding of the world Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once modelled the child may complete this activity independently   Prerequisites None   Materials Living or non-living sorting chart […]

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landairwater
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Cultural

Land, water and air animals 

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards    Purpose: for the child to broaden their understanding about the animal kingdom whilst furthering their ability to classify  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the adult must give the child instructions then the child may work independently    Prerequisites  The child must have some knowledge of animals and their characteristics  The child […]

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animalheadstails
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Cultural

Animal heads and tails

Recommended Age: 3 years   Purpose: For the child to broaden their understanding of animals and the way their bodies are made up Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once the resources have been prepared and the child has been shown they may work independently   Prerequisites None   Materials Animal heads and tails PDF Scissors […]

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AnimalContinents
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Cultural

Animals of the continents

Recommended Age: 3 to 5 years Note: for younger children, sort the animal cards and introduce 2 continents at a time, older children may work with more   Purpose: For the child to develop an understanding of the connection between animals and the continents they originate from Level of Parent Involvement: Low once the materials […]

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woolbangle
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Art-n-Craft

Wool bangles

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: to involve the child in creative experiences and to further develop their fine motor control and coordination Level of Parent Involvement: Low, once modelled the child may work independently   Prerequisites None   Materials An empty toilet roll Sticky tape or masking tape A small ball of […]

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woolpainter
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Art-n-Craft

Wool painting

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: to expose the child to a variety of artistic skills using paints Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mainly modelling and supervision   Prerequisites None   Materials A3 paper (paper which has a higher GSM rating work better for painting to allow for the heaviness of wet paint) […]

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saltdough
September 21, 2002  |  By Northwest Montessori  |  In Art-n-Craft

Salt dough handprints

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards   Purpose: for the child to be involved in the creative process of making salt dough Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, the adult must help the child to make the dough and use the oven   Prerequisites None   Materials 1 cup of flour ½ cup of salt ½ […]

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