Montessori Pick of the Day

Pin the Tail on the Turkey

Pin the Tail on the Turkey is so much fun to play. Your whole family can play this game together.

If your young child won't wear a blind fold, just let them close their eyes. Also, it's best not to spin younger children, it makes it too difficult for them to walk.

Games

Make your own games. You can make them up or use this one for toddlers.

Tracing & Lacing

You can use plates, cups, rulers and lids for your child to trace. Use a pencil or crayon that is easy for  your child to hold.

The easiest object to trace is a lid with a handle. Place the lid on a piece of paper, put you hand on the knob and with your pencil slowly trace the object. Let your child have a turn.

Next you can trace feet and hands!

Cut out your traced objects to lace. Use a paper punch to make holes on the outline of the object. Use thick yarn to lace. Make the lacing easier by taping the tip of the yarn so it goes in and out the holes easily. Also, tape the end of the yarn to the underside of the lacing shape. This prevents the yarn from pulling through.

Montessori Origami

Origami kits are great because they include: how to illustrations, paper, feathers and all that you need to make your origami master pieces. 

These are some free & easy printouts and directions. Here are some how to videos too.

Montessori Handwork-Tote Bag

More grocery stores are going to stop using plastic bags. This is a great time to do Montessori handwork and make your own bags to take to the market. Use up your old material or recycle your used clothing to make these simple to sew bags.

This site has a free pattern and easy to follow directions to make your own shopping bags.

Decorate with buttons, ribbons, puffy paint to make your bags unique.

Free Doll Pattern

I like Waldorf Dolls, they are so sweet and soft to hold. Here  is a rag doll pattern to make a Waldorf type doll.

This link has hints on making a Waldorf type doll. Here is an illustrated, step by step process to make a jointed Waldorf doll.

Montessori Handwork-Snowflakes

Montessori handwork can be something wonderful, like making snowflakes.

Here are links with free printouts and directions:

How to Make a Snowflake

Free Snowflake Crafts

Gather up you beads, scissors, glitter and glue for winter fun for everyone.

Thanksgiving Ideas, Printouts and Lessons

Here are some my favorite links for free ideas, downloads and lessons for Thanksgiving.

Patterns for Jackolantern Pumpkins

Painting and Carving Pumpkins is a fun family activity. Older people can carve and younger kids can take out the seeds. I like small flashlight instead of candles in my jack-o-lantern, it's safer and the wind won't blow it out.

Here are some free links to help you with your pumpkin fun:

Pumpkin Carving Pattern

Pumpkins

Junkyard Art

Junkyard Art has ideas to use with your free art supplies. You can do these as a family time activity.