25 Montessori Activities for Toddlers: Mindful and Creative Montessori Activities to Foster Independence, Curiosity and Early Learning at Home: Montessori Activity Books for Home and School, #1

By Julia Palmarola

I'm going to tell you the secret of Montessori in a single sentence.
Yes, you read that correctly... just one and right on the very first page of the book.

Introduce your child to the world of Montessori with "25 Montessori Activities for Toddlers: Mindful and Creative Montessori Activities to Foster Independence, Curiosity, and Early Learning at Home." This quick guide offers a thoughtfully curated collection of Montessori-based activities tailored to children aged 1 to 6 years.
Key features of the book:

• A diverse range of Montessori activities to ignite curiosity and stimulate fine motor skills, pre-reading and pre-math abilities.
• Mindfully crafted experiences that empower young learners to become independent thinkers and active explorers.
• Practical tips on setting up a nurturing environment at home to maximize your child's learning potential.
• Clear instructions for each activity, making it easy for parents to guide their children's exploration.
• Activities for language development and enhancing cognitive skills through engaging and interactive tasks.
• Encouraging a lifelong love of learning by instilling a deep appreciation for the world around them.
• Promoting independence, curiosity, and early learning in a harmonious and fulfilling manner.
• Empowering parents to be confident guides on their child's journey of discovery and growth.

Immerse your child in a nurturing environment of curiosity, creativity, and independence. Explore a selection of Montessori activities that ignite a sense of wonder, enhance fine motor skills, and nurture language development. From daily routines to practical life skills, these hands-on experiences empower young learners to become independent thinkers and active explorers.

 

Discover Montessori activities that cultivate cognitive development and instill a lifelong love of learning. Teach your toddler a deeper appreciation for the world around them as they embark on a Montessori journey of discovery and growth.
Gain practical insights into setting up your home to maximize your child's learning potential. With clear instructions and tips, this book offers an enriching experience for both parent and child, creating a harmonious and fulfilling learning environment.

 

Get to know the Montessori Method and shape your child's early years with these mindful and creative activities. Foster independence, curiosity, and early learning at home with "25 Montessori Activities for Toddlers."

Other books in the series Montessori Activity Books for Home and School

• Practical Guide to the Montessori Method at Home
• Montessori Reading Workbook
• Montessori Math Workbook
• Montessori Spanish Workbook

• Language: English
• Publisher: Julia Palmarola
• Release date: Jul 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223351344

Book preview

25 MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES

FOR TODDLERS

Mindful and Creative Montessori Activities to Foster Independence, Curiosity and Early Learning at Home

Julia Palmarola

Copyright © 2023 Julia Palmarola

All rights reserved.

First English Edition.

All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution, or transmission allowed without prior written permission. This book was born of the author’s admiration for Dr. Maria Montessori's work but may not align with all Montessori views. The book is for educational purposes, and the author disclaims any liability for errors or omissions. Safety precautions should be taken when working with children. No medical or legal advice provided. Results may vary, as every child is unique. Results are not guaranteed. Images from the author’s personal archive, except for the following, as stated. Button image: Randlom. Bottle caps: Phtorxp. Child in green: Victoria Regen. Laundry: The Virtual Denise. Flower shadow: Adina Voicu. Child closet: Alterfines. Sandwich: Tookapic. Spice rack: Stan Balik. Painted hands: Greyer baby. Child on the beach: Digihanger. Finger paint: PublicDomainPictures. Ballet girl with tutu: Kate Cox. Mother walking with daughter: Jose Alba Fotos. Girl with basket: Vlad Victoria. Piano hands: Vlad Victoria.

To my daughters, my inspiration.

Other books by Julia Palmarola:

Practical Guide to the Montessori Method at Home: a guide for parents with more than 100 activity ideas from 0 to 6.

Montessori Reading Workbook: a practical, learn-to-read activity book with Montessori reading tools and materials.

Montessori Math Workbook: an activity book to learn Numbers, Counting, Addition and Subtraction with Montessori Tools.

Montessori Spanish Workbook: a workbook to learn Spanish with Montessori tools

Leer con el Método Montessori: Cuaderno de actividades con letras, tarjetas y recortables (Spanish Edition).

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Table of contents

Table of contents

0. INTRODUCTION

Recommended Ages:

1. THE MONTESSORI METHOD

The Absorbent Mind

The Inner Teacher

The sensitive periods

Montessori Materials

How to Use Montessori materials

The Montessori 3-period lesson

2. MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES

1. Sensory Trays

Benefits of Sensory Trays and Bins:

How to use a Montessori Sensory tray:

2. Color Sorting

Benefits of this activity

Color Sorting Step by Step

3. Pouring Work

Materials Needed:

Activity Steps:

4. Shadow Play

How to Conduct the Montessori Shadow Play Activity:

5. Ribbon Weaving

Materials Needed:

Ribbon Weaving Activity:

6. Getting Dressed

Introduction: The Montessori Wardrobe

Getting Dressed Montessori Activity:

Materials Needed:

Activity Steps:

7. Texture Matching

Materials Needed:

Activity Steps:

8. Dusting Furniture

Materials Needed for the Dusting Activity:

Activity Steps:

9. Doing Laundry

Materials Needed:

Activity Steps:

10. Transfers with Tongs and Tweezers

Transfer Activity Step by Step

11. Making a Sandwich

Materials Needed:

Activity Steps:

12. Counting Buttons

Materials Needed:

Counting Activity Step by Step

13. Shape Hunt

Materials Needed:

Shape Hunt Step by Step

14. Counting Steps

How to conduct this activity:

15. Shape Sorting

About Shape Sorting Activities

Shape Sorting Step by Step

16. Rhyming Words

Rhyming Words Activity:

17. Letter Hunt

Montessori Letter Hunt Step by Step:

LEARN TO READ TIP:

18. Tracing Shapes

How to