Montessori Pick of the Day

Reading Labels

A great way to associate reading words with actual objects is to label favorite toys or everyday items.

 

 

Counting Time

It's fun to count with your toddler.  There are lots of things to count from spoons to stairs. 

Counting as your toddler goes up the stairs gives your child an idea of quantities and numbers.

 

Music for Toddlers

Movement to music using scarves, tambourines and bells  is a great way to teach dance, spatial concepts and rhythm.

 

Noisy Books

Toddlers love interactive activities. Polk A Dot books are a reading experience with lots of fun touching that makes the same sound as popping bubble pack.

Check out these great books at your favorite book store.

 

Advent Paper Chain

You can use paper chains to count down any event or holiday.

An Advent Paper Chain has some fun and educational ideas!

Paper Chains

Paper chains are so much fun to make for the holidays. You just need colored paper, scissors and a glue stick. 

It's a great family project!

Toddler Hide and Seek

Toddlers love to play games. Hide a favorite toy with part of it showing in a familiar place. Find the hidden toy with your toddler. Later  your child will understand the game and will be able to find it easily.

 

We love this game. It starts off as a hide and seek game for very young toddlers.

Home Building for Toddlers

My toddlers loved making cardboard homes with me. I used empty large boxes and cut doors and windows.

Older toddlers love to decorate and color their house.

 

 

Push and Pull Toy for Toddlers

This Oball rolling toy has an easy to grip handle. It provides a great opportunity to push and pull while sitting.

Toddlers later can roll the Oball while they walk.

 

Easy to Grasp Ball

It is difficult to find an easy to use ball for young ones to grab.

This Oball is so easy to grasp and throw. It's one of our favorites.