Parts of a Texas Bluebonnet: A Complete Guide to Bluebonnet Anatomy
A deep dive into the anatomy of a Texas Bluebonnet, from roots and leaves to the five-petal floret structure and the fascinating color-changing banner spot that guides bees to fresh pollen.
What Is an Art Study? A Simple Guide for Parents and Teachers
What Are Clothespin Cards? A Parent’s Guide to This Simple Learning Tool
Summer Science: 10 Cicada Activities for Kids
How We Use Counting Cards
One of the questions we hear the most from parents and teachers is: "I love these cards, but how do I actually use them?"
The answer is one of our favorite things about counting cards. There is no single "right way" to use them! Counting cards are one of the most versatile math tools you can have on your shelf, and the best part is that your child will show you new ways to use them that you never even thought of.
Today we're sharing all the ways we use our Nature Counting Cards at home. Whether you're a homeschool family, a classroom teacher, or a parent looking for a simple screen-free activity, we hope these ideas spark some inspiration (and some great counting practice too!).
Cicada Unit Study: Hands-On Science, Art, and STEM for Ages 4–10
Explore cicadas through hands-on science, art, literacy, math, and STEM activities. This Montessori-inspired cicada unit study features original watercolor artwork for ages 4–10.
Fall Matching Game Craft
A fun matching game your children can make on their own featuring Fall Leaves and Pumpkins!
Fun Fridays: Fall Edition
When I decided/the school decided for us to homeschool this year I knew I needed some sort of reward system. My daughter is very much MY DAUGHTER and she loves a good incentive program. I came up the idea of a sticker chart but since I secretly throw away the million-microscopic-pieces plastic toys she was winning at school, I needed a better reward and thus…FUN FRIDAYS were born.
5 Moon Study Must-Haves
If you’re doing a moon or moon phase unit study it’s nice to have a materials you don’t have to prep. I also love it when my 6YO asks to play with her “school toys.” It makes me super happy. Here are five things we bought to go along with our moon unit study that I loved and would totally buy again…
The Moon and Phases Unit and Resources
Super excited to share this unit with you guys. We had lots of fun painting the moon and putting together some fun projects was a bonus. The included activities are enough for a week long focus on The Moon and Phases. The activities are designed to reinforce skills and enrich a space or moon focused study.
How To Use Montessori Inspired 3 Part Cards
Montessori style 3 Part Cards consist of cards separated into 3 parts. The first card contains both a picture and label. The second card has only a picture and the third card is just the label.
This activity builds vocabulary, but also acts as a tactile learning activity. By manipulating and arranging the information as the child see fit, information is retained and internalized. The presence of the “key” card allows for children to complete self-checks and reinforces independent learning.
Montessori Must-Haves
These are the items we use several times each week, if not daily. We are not a strictly Montessori family, but we are Montessori-style. So don’t freak out if some of things items are completely traditional materials. My husband’s job has us move fairly frequently, so schools, and learning styles, and standards tend to change. What I like about Montessori-style learning is that is goes with us.