It's impossible to take a picture of all the activities we do in a day, but here are some. I recently cleaned up my homeschooling areas and printed/laminated signs for different learning centers in our room. I then organized what we have and ordered some more affordable materials to add to our authentic Montessori environment.
This type of environment and learning style has taken a lot of observation classroom watching on Youtube, and anyone can do this! And, Amazon has mostly every Montessori material possible; that and Etsy. You can print lots of freebies and make your own Montessori materials at home.
I do not incorporate any new age teaching with Montessori. We only approach Montessori from a Biblical perspective. In fact, I created a 5 Great Lessons resource taught Biblically, to take back the Montessori sector to Christ. Maria Montessori believed in Jesus and was a Catholic/Christian. Regardless, some types of learning material or publishers you encounter, public, private, etc. will probably have to have some things crossed off your list if you submit to scripture.
Anyways, here are the pictures. I play a lot of instrumental music and let the kids choose their learning activities; on the side of some structure with Bible, language, math, and reading, and any other core subjects or worksheets we need to complete for the day.
Montessori has 5 traditional centers. These are Language, Mathematics, Cultural, Practical, and Sensorial.
With Montessori, you are constantly redirecting the child, having them clean up and re-start another learning task, and as a homeschooler---- cleaning up and doing chores around it all :) So, my organized space has helped our learning and enjoyment with academics a lot. I truly agree with educators that hands-on learning is the best way to learn, along with visual learning.
I wish I could order all of the authentic puzzle maps and control charts! One day... For now, we use a lot of geography printables. And, there are smaller maps you can store in a tub. I have to be careful with small pieces right now, so small objects are stored away and Addi is supervised with these when choosing a learning activity. We then put them away to have a safe baby environment.
I love our little music shelf. I have desk bells for music coming! I really like how children learn the different sounds and rhythm of the bells in Montessori classrooms; especially in European preschools--- this is a big part of curriculum.
These are mini metal insets. The metal insets are for learning to write and developing fine motor strength. This can be blended with art and book making.
We get a lot of file folder games from Ebay. Montessori would present the seasons using hands-on materials like this. Some things coming to our room:
Texture Matching Puzzle
Brown Stairs
Rainbow Stacker Puzzle
Chalk Slate Writing Board
Bells
Instrument Matching Cards
Truly, Amazon can provide a lot of authentic materials for around 100 dollars. Think about daycare a month, 800-1200 monthly. Yes, you can stay home if you are able or want too, save money, and provide great curriculum and materials for your family on a way cheaper budget. Some budgets are harder for stay at home parents. I understand. We always put this priority first in our family.
I also have a lot of materials over the years saved over with my older bunch. We used to do these activities when they were little. Such precious, unforgettable days.
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