The study of The Bill of Rights is a natural fit for the Montessori elementary curriculum. Children between the ages of 9 to 12 are developing a strong sense of justice and social responsibility. They begin asking important questions about rules, laws, freedom, and the role of the government in society. The Bill of Rights provides an age-appropriate framework for learning these concepts while building a foundation in American civics and government.
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Jun
Jun
Alison’s Montessori is committed to creating exclusive materials that preserve the integrity of the Montessori pedagogy. Today, we are excited to introduce you to our new sets of puzzles and nomenclature cards on Parts of a Stegosaurus and Parts of a T. Rex. These two dinosaurs have been carefully selected based on their divergent features: diet, stance, defense system, and sensory focus.
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Apr
Apr
Our zoology materials on butterfly can serve as a complete Montessori primary curriculum for children ages three to six. Each material addresses a distinct conceptual layer of the butterfly: morphology, terminology, metamorphosis, and classification.
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Jan
Jan
Our new astronomy material Parts of a Telescope is designed for elementary children ages 6-12. It teaches the basic structure and function of a telescope. The set includes a wooden puzzle with labels, a control chart, research cards, and task cards. Our material follows the classic Montessori progression from hands-on manipulation to independent reading, and the a review and application process.
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Nov
Nov
We have just released an innovative set of Community Helpers materials designed to extend the study of cultural geography and social awareness across both primary and elementary levels. Our collection introduces concrete representations of 12 people who serve society: Teacher, police officer, soldier, banker, firefighter, nurse, doctor, baker, construction worker, farmer, postal worker, and garbage collector.
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Nov
Nov
The Montessori Farm is a structured language activity designed for children at the primary level and can be continued in the elementary years. It consists of a miniature farm containing animals, structures (barn, coop, silo), fencing, and a water source, presented on a tray with corresponding labels.
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Aug
Aug
At Alison’s Montessori, we have developed a new Astronomy Teacher Manual designed specifically for Early Childhood classrooms, serving children ages 3 to 6. This is a unique and exclusive offering in the Montessori field, as very few early childhood resources address astronomy in a way that is both developmentally appropriate and aligned with the Montessori […]
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Jul
Jul
At Alison’s Montessori, we are always excited to provide children with hands-on , engaging materials to grasp abstract concepts such as binary numbers. Our beautifully designed material introduces the foundational concepts of binary numbers, the base-2 numeral system that uses only 0s and 1s.
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Mar
Mar
Weather maps are a perfect tool for this type of learning as they can be used in a variety of ways to engage children and help them develop their understanding of the world around them.
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Feb
Feb
For children 5-9, exploring weather instruments not only introduces them to scientific tools, but also promotes observation skills, data interpretation, and an appreciation for celestial occurence.