Montessori Mama

Montessori education information from a Montessori teacher and Mom. Personal art work and journal entries about my life as a busy Mom of three sons ranging in age from 7 years to 21 years. My hope: To create a place where parenting questions can be answered and conversations as well as ideas shared.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

End of the Year Video

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Playdough Recipe

Play Dough Recipe

2 cups flour 1 cup salt

2 teaspoons cream of tarter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cup water

a few drops of your choice of food coloring

Heat on stove, watching it and stirring, until nice consistency, it will become very difficult to stir and clump together this is the point you can turn it out onto a floured counter. Knead. Cool and store in closed container to avoid drying out.

Children LOVE it! Parents and teachers rave!

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I was interviewed by Jean Vant Hul over at The Artful Parent. And I am excited to share it with all of you. I hope you stop by to read it. The Artful Parent is one of my favorite crafty blogs. Stop by and check it out!
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Articles I've read recently, and think you might benefit from

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Links that Inspire

  • Amy Robbins Wilson
  • Art Projects for Kids
  • Beautiful site dedicate in honor of Anne Frank
  • Daily Montessori
  • For Small Hands
  • Free The Children
  • Frugal Family Fun Blog
  • Illustrator: Steven Jenkins
  • In Good Spirit (Beautiful Art)
  • Jean Warren's Preschool Site
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  • Maine Art
  • Making Books With Children
  • Michael Olaf
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  • My Montessori Journey
  • National Public Radio
  • Nikki McClure Paper Cut Art
  • Nova Naturals
  • On-line Montessori teacher albums
  • Parent Child Press
  • Peace Company
  • Peace and Justice Publisher
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  • Soul Mama
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  • Wee Folk Studio (felt crafts)
  • When you need a creative escape
  • Wonder Time Newsletter

Books I LOVE and referance often

  • Rise Up Singing
  • Mister Roger's PLAY TIME by Fred Rogers
  • Nature's Art Box by Laura C Martin
  • Spirit Whisperers by Chick Moorman
  • Nurturing the Spirit by Aline D. Wolf
  • The Outdoor Classroom by Mary Boden
  • At Home with Montessori by Patricia Oriti

Wise words

"The greatest challenge we all face as spiritual nurturers is to become attuned to the young child's authentic spirituality, which--unlike our own-- is still such an integrated part of life...children's exuberant spirituality is reflected in everything they do....a child shows us the extraordinary in the ordinary. Our task as spiritual nurturers becomes easier when we realized that we do not have to instill spirituality in a child, we have only to protect it from being trampled and to nourish its natural growth."
-----Aline D Wolf, from Nurturing the Spirit

Cats are a wonderful way to teach "gentle"

Cats are a wonderful way to teach "gentle"
Baby and cat bond in a sunbeam
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