Wooden stacking blocks that nest are a great introduction to the pink tower. Nesting toys are a fun way for very young toddlers to learn about dimension and size.
Toddlers love brooms and mops. Sweeping is a great activity for coordination, eye to hand development and muscle control.
Sweeping is a great practical life activity for your toddler. A sturdy, short broom is essential for this activity. You can make a short broom by cutting the wooden handle and sanding it smoothly. It provides hours of activity.
The geometric solid shapes, such as a sphere or cube, can be introduced to very young toddlers. Younger toddlers seem to like the solid shapes more than older preschool children. Holding beautiful wooden shapes in their hands gives a gratifying sense of feel to your curious toddlers.
I used to make sandcastles at low tide and loved it when high tide would wash away my work. Check out the free to print lesson about ocean tides at montessorimom.com
The surface of the earth is covered by 2/3 water. Water cycles through our environment. Find out more and print out these reading cards at montessorimom.com