
Sensorial: Triangular Box
In Montessori classrooms, we introduce geometric shapes to young children using the Triangular Box. Whilst the activity does form the foundation for exploring more complex geometric concepts, it is part of the sensorial curriculum as it focuses…

Practical Life: Sorting Pom-Poms
Sorting activities are important in Montessori education because they help children create order in their world. Sorting refines the senses and trains the brain to organise information.
Have a look at this simple tutorial by Wonderful…

Mathematics: Memory Game
In Montessori mathematics, the Memory Game is an activity designed to help children develop their memory skills while reinforcing number recognition. The game incorporates movement and encourages both gross and fine motor skills, and is something…

Practical Life: Opening and Closing Boxes
The learning objectives for this simple lesson of opening and closing boxes are: fine motor development, problem solving, cause and effect, as well as receptive and expressive language.
The lesson provides children with the opportunity…

Practical Life: Cutting
The purpose of the cutting activity is to teach the child how to cut paper in preparation for other activities using scissors. The lesson is simple but what is important is a neat, ordered environment, which is essential to the confidence of…

Sensorial: The Pink Tower
The pink tower was designed by Maria Montessori herself and is a favourite in Montessori classrooms. It consists of 10 wooden cubes, ranging in size from 1 cubic centimetre to 10 cubic centimetres. The cubes are the same colour, texture and…

Mathematics: The Decimal System
Children in Montessori classrooms are introduced to the decimal system and place value using the Golden Bead Material that represents the values of ten in a concrete manner. The Golden Bead Material is composed of beads that are uniform in size…

Sensorial: Colour Mixing
The initial colour mixing lesson can be presented to one child or a group, after which the materials can be made available for children to use on their own. If you’d like to try it at home, here’s what you’ll need:
tray
eye droppers
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Language: Words Around the House (Electrical Appliances)
The Words Around the House lesson is a great way to bring Montessori learning into your home – it’s fun, dynamic and ideal for smaller children.
The lesson could involve any objects or furniture that you might typically find at home…

Maths: Beginners Subtraction
A Beginning Subtraction lesson should be presented to a child who understands the concept of numbers (from at least 1-10) and understands the concept of addition. The materials you will need are:
Number jars: you can use spice or jam…

Sensorial: Introducing Art
We want children to create—to use their imaginations and to love texture, colour, shapes, and to experiment with the materials at their disposal. Our hope is that they will love art and be inspired to draw and paint, stick and cut, sculpt…

Practical Life: Pin Poking
Pin poking is yet another really simple Montessori activity that children love. It teaches hand control, fine motor strength, pencil grip, attention to detail and concentration, and is something that can easily be done at home. Here’s…