Just a couple shots of Brendan and Tess at work. They have enjoyed being back to school as well although it seems that your siblings’ work is always a bit more enticing than your own. All in the younger set are working on taking turns and not enthusiastically shouting out answers or stepping in to “help” each other over much. There are far worse problems for teacher/mom to have than fighting over ‘getting’ to do school work though lol!
This game was too easy for Brendan this year:
Tess is fascinated with Jars and Lids but not quite able to turn them properly as yet. We introduced these at the exact right time:
“Pancakes” made of sponges are transferred from cookie sheet to their cardstock shadows. This was tricky for Brendan. It was quite sweet to see his determination however. You can see his left hand behind his back. I explained that he was to use his spatula to move the pancakes into place so he is being very careful not to use his hands.
Starry Sky Journal 
There seem to be so many Montessori resources. Do you mind sharing where you found these wonderful, practical (and seemingly low-cost) ideas?
Also, do you find your children “outgrow” Montessori at some point?
Thanks.
Oh what a couple of little dollies. The little hand behind his back is soooo precious!
I always thought things like this were to keep Mom from pulling her hair out. How little did I know I was doing school!
It is amazing at how much every day things that we take for granted, are all a part of learning.
Let me know when they are biting thier tounge in sheer concentration! Mine have been caught doing that.
We are jumping out of the mold this year and just love your simple ideas here! Thank you so much! I agree with Karen, I never thought about this stuff being “school”!! 🙂 Mother of 7