twirlribnon

 Twirling ribbon 

Recommended Age: 3 years   Level of Parent Involvement: Low    Prerequisites  None    Materials  2 sticks (ensure the sticks to no have sharp ends if using sticks collected from nature, you may also like to use chop sticks)  Ribbon in different colours  Scissors    Preparation  None (aside from sourcing the materials)  Steps  Invite the child letting them know […]

StringObstacle1

String obstacle course

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, the parent must initially set up the exercise by laying out the string with masking tape, once the obstacle course has been prepared the child may play independently    Prerequisites  None     Materials  String   Masking tape    Preparation  Create an obstacle course by using the string […]

DIYTwister

Twister 

Recommended Age: 3 to 5 years  Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, the adult must facilitate this exercise, once shown the child may play with a sibling or another family member    Prerequisites  In order to play independently the child must know left from right  The child must be able to identify the colours blue, red, green and […]

MaskingLine

Balancing on masking tape shapes 

Recommended Age: 3 to 5 years  Level of Parent Involvement: Low, mainly supervision and commands    Prerequisites  None, this exercise allows the child to build their balance and control and coordination of movement through repetition and the variations    Materials  Masking tape  Small jug, bean bag, cup and ball (for variations)    Preparation  In a large space […]

cupBowling

Indoor bowling

Recommended Age: 3 years and onwards Level of Parent Involvement: Low, this exercise is simple to set up and once the child has been shown they may do the exercise independently   Prerequisites The child must be able to roll a ball   Materials 10 plastic cups A soft ball A long hallway (or another […]

animalgame2

Animal walking 

 Recommended Age: 2 and ½ years and onwards  Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, the adult facilitates this exercise for the first time then the child may work independently with the basket    Prerequisites  The child must have some knowledge of different animals and the way which they move  (If you feel your child needs more experience before […]

simonsays

Small muscle movements 

 Recommended Age: 2 and ½ years onwards  Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, this exercise requires the adult to facilitate    Prerequisites  None    Materials  None     Preparation  None  Steps   Invite the child to the activity, this activity may be done with siblings as usually in the Montessori 3-6 classroom this exercise is done in a group or […]

grossmotor

Large muscle movements 

 Recommended Age: 2 and ½ years onwards  Level of Parent Involvement: Medium, this exercise is facilitated by the adult    Prerequisites  None    Materials  None     Preparation  None  Steps   Invite the child to the activity, this activity may be done with siblings as usually in the Montessori 3-6 classroom this exercise is done in a group or […]