YES, SUMMER IS HERE AND YOUR TODDLER CAN GAIN LOTS OF IMPORTANT SKILLS PLAYING IN A HOME-MADE MONTESSORI OUTDOOR CLASSROOM!
Have you been looking for some easy and quick outdoor ideas to create a stimulating learning environment for your Montessori Toddler?
WATCH MY SIX MINUTE VIDEO TO SEE HOW!
Here are 5 components for creating that Montessori learning environment right in your Toddler's back yard.
1. Create a safe space for your toddler to move! That way your little one will have freedom within safe boundaries.
2. Provide large motor drama play with, for example, people-powered toy "vehicles," a DIY tunnel, a balance saucer, extra long scarves and beautiful rainbow ribbons.
3. Set up water play in an ordinary plastic storage bin for sensory learning. Store water play manipulatives in hanging mesh bags.
4. Have a child-size picnic table for snacks where your toddler can practice Practical Life skills, such as pouring her own drinking water and spreading peanut butter on her cracker "by herself."
5. Keep Montessori-style "works" on an outdoor shelf so that your Toddler can choose her own manipulative activities to practice small motor skills and develop eye-hand coordination.
"It has been understood...that the best means of invigorating the child is to immerse him in nature." Maria Montessori, The Montessori Method
I am so happy to have you visiting my Blog today and I hope that you have gotten some fun ideas for the summer Outdoor Classroom with your little one!
Here are links to some of the resources for my suggested Activities for your Montessori Toddler Outdoor Classroom:
- Rainbow Dancing Ribbons from Amazon
- Partner Parachute from Amazon (not in the video, but one of my toddler grandson's favorites!)
- Balance Board/Saucer from Amazon
- Super Long Dancing Scarves from Oriental Trading Co.
- Child's Play Tunnel from Amazon
- Child-size Shopping Cart from Melissa & Doug
- Kids Picnic Table from Ace hardware
- Table cloth weights at Etsy
- Kinetic Sand Activity Pack from Lakeshore Learning Store
- Play dough Starter Set from Michaels
- Sea Creature Collection for Water Play Tub from Lakeshore Learning Store
- Shallow Storage Bin for Water Play from Lowes Hardware
- Child's Outdoor Storage Shelf/Table from International Schools
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Disclosure: The links in this article are not affiliate links for me. I simply like these products and hope they help you set up your Montessori environment!
