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| Alanah making the alphabet train puzzle |
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| Lelia with the foam shape puzzle and Phaedra with the fire truck puzzle |
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| Addison with the number train puzzle |
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| The girls |
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| Lelia pouring Montessori-style |
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| She has a tray for carrying and containing spills And a cloth to wipe up I always love the concentration and pleasure on the faces :-) |
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| Meanwhile Boog checks out her sisters stuff |
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| Addison pouring water The clear vessels allow the children a good view of what they're doing |
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| Lots of focus and attention |
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| Phaedra asked to polish |
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| We use toothpaste- this is an excellent use for old tubes of toothpaste You can cut the tube into squares and there is a decent amount of toothpaste left inside |
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| Lelia has moved on to pouring beans. First we started by spooning them but pouring was more interesting to her |
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| Part of the process is self-correction. The child can see when a bean misses and fix the problem themselves, the tray contains any mess |
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| Everyone at work with the Boog looking on |
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| By having only one of each activity, the children practice patience and waiting. They gain a respect for each others turn as they themselves get the time and space to become fully involved with the activities |
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| Lelia's turn to polish, not only did the metal shine but the room smelled minty-fresh! |
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| Addison's turn with the beans, she decides spooning is more challenging |
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| Phaedra spoons the beans next |
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| When transferring items we always start left to right- this aids with future reading, as they get used to beginning on the left |
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| Addison waited a long time but finally "gets to" polish :-) |
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| Addison takes lots of care with her task. Maria Montessori really observed children and what they enjoy |
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| Lelia with the stacking shapes |
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| Charlotte pulling playsilks from the basket |
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| Addison with the knobless red cylinders |
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| She used them up on the windowsill shelf, out of Boog's reach~ for now :-) |
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