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We have so many free do-a-dot printables that we don’t design one for each unit any more. But we’re completing a vertebrate series, which has included free do-a-dot printables that work well for both younger and older kids. Today’s free do-a-dot printable is a mammals do-a-dot phonics printable  … as usual, an instant download and... Read More » The post FREE Mammals Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download) appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

We’d all like to protect our children from tragedy, but even young children often hear about or are exposed to tragic events. Today is September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. If you’re wondering how to help your children understand and cope with the September 11 anniversary, I’m sharing some posts that give helpful... Read More » The post Talking with Children about 9/11 – Ideas and Activities appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

We’ve loved our vertebrate classification series, and we’re on our final class of vertebrates. Today, I’m sharing mammal songs and educational videos for a variety of ages.   The resources here will be mainly focused on preschool through elementary with some for older kids.  The mammals in the main post photo are from Aisne’s Creations... Read More » The post Free Mammal Songs and Educational Videos appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

Our vertebrate series has been lots of fun. Here are some of our favorite books from our final unit … with a mammal theme! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Just choose books based on your child’s age and what you think will engage your child’s interest. I recommend checking... Read More » The post Favorite Books for a Mammal Theme appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

I’m so grateful that everyone can receive Montessori inspiration online. There are lots of great videos available for any parent or teacher to see Montessori in action.  Now there are even feature-length films available about Montessori. One of them, Inside Montessori, is available in parts or as a complete feature film for FREE! I’m sharing... Read More » The post The Montessori Method: Education for Life from Inside Montessori appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

We’ve had lots of fun focusing on vertebrates and animal classification. Today, I’m sharing bird songs and educational videos for a variety of ages. The resources here will be mainly focused on preschool through elementary. You’ll find free, fun bird songs along with free videos about bird sounds in my Free Bird Sounds, Songs, and... Read More » The post Free Bird Songs and Educational Videos appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

I love a bird unit at any time of year. Often, I’ve focused on birds in the spring, but it was fun focusing on them in the summer, too. Even though we don’t design a free do-a-dot for each unit any more (since we have so many already), I have a new do-a-dot printable that’s... Read More » The post FREE Birds Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download) appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

Our vertebrate series has had lots of fun and learning printables and activities! Our new mammal unit completes the series! We’ve already studied amphibians, reptiles, fish, and birds. Here, you’ll find links to free mammal printables used to prepare hands-on activities and a new Montessori-inspired mammal pack for our newsletter subscribers’ resource library!   Disclosure:... Read More » The post Free Mammal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Mammal Activities appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

Although we’ve studied various types of birds in other units, we’ve loved studying birds as part of our vertebrate series and animal classification theme. Here are some of our favorite books from our bird unit.  Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Just choose books based on your child’s age and... Read More » The post Favorite Books for a Bird Theme appeared first on Living Montessori Now.

Sharks are so much fun to study … during Shark Week or at any time. I’ve already published a post with free fish songs and educational videos, which included sharks in general. Today I have a special post with free, fun shark songs and educational videos! The resources here will be mainly focused on preschool... Read More » The post Free Shark Songs and Educational Videos appeared first on Living Montessori Now.