Have you ever wondered what happens in Montessori Elementary schools? It's a lot of TIMELINE work. Today we are discussing a most awesome lesson that is a central part of our 1st-3rd grade Montessori curriculum: the Timeline of Life. There is an effective way to teach it and a not-so-effective way to teach it. We will show you how to give this lesson in a way that your child really, really gets the concept!

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One can be fun, but two is me & you! Teaching your child the difference between odd and even is a game you can play over and over in different ways. In this video, Aubrey and David discuss the classic Odd and Even lesson and a few fun variations.

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In every child’s life, there comes a point at which they want to learn to…use scissors! While these common artistic tools may seem daunting, Aubrey and David are here to help you with a clear and concise sequence for all your scissor-skill needs! After this, your child should be ready to cut pretty much anything!

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one of the most essential skills: blending consonants and vowels together to make words. Join Aubrey and David to learn how!

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Land and water and air...it's the stuff our planet Earth is made of! This very popular lesson is simple and sometimes overlooked. Yet it is SO IMPORTANT because we are teaching a lot of concepts that build your child's core knowledge base for future connections across the curriculum. Come learn why - and how to give this awesome lesson to maximum effect.

Join Aubrey and David in a conversation about Land, Water, and Air! 

Now I know my ABC's...won't you please play a GAME with me? Singing the alphabet song, cute as it is, does not teach your child how to read. What does? Matching the initial sound of a word to the letter it is represented by!

The Alphabet Roll is a fun, intuitive way for your child to practice their sounds. Plus, it's a sequencing activity, which is great for cognitive development! Join us on YouTube to learn how to give this AWESOME reading lesson to your child at home. ...And now your child REALLY knows their ABC's! 🙌

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Don't get stuck! Join Aubrey and David as they discuss one of their favorite Montessori lessons -- How to Glue! They talk about how to give the lesson, what materials you'll need, and why it's so awesome! As always, remember to monitor your Littles when doing lessons that involve small objects, like the glue containers referenced in the Live.

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Living! Nonliving! Seems pretty simple, right? In actuality, this is the first concept covered in a traditional biology class, and it's not so straightforward! Come join Aubrey & David in a lively discussion as we show you how to give this classic, AWESOME Montessori lesson to your child.

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Episode Note: Unfortunately, YouTube Live crashed just before we wrapped the episode. You'll still get the full lesson, but things end rather suddenly.

You’ve got the whole world in your hands! Nothing brings to life the shape, size, and orientation of our planet quite like a physical globe. In this episode, Aubrey and David discuss what makes globes so essential, how Montessorians use them, and why digital versions just don’t cut it. 

Globes are just one of Child of the Redwoods’ 21 essential Montessori materials. To download the full list, go to www.childoftheredwoods.com/essentials. 

They’re colorful. They’re playful. They’re joyful. They’re… a geometry lesson?! It’s true! The study of Geometry in Montessori is as much about the art and beauty of shapes as it is the math, and nothing quite exemplifies that like the geometry sticks. Join Aubrey and David Live as they explore this often underappreciated but none the less amazing Montessori essential. 

Geometry sticks are just one of our Montessori essentials. For a free printable version of the complete list, head over to www.childoftheredwoods.com/essentials.