Linear calendars are a wonderful way of helping kids "see" how time passes. Unlike traditional calendars, which lay out the days in a grid, linear calendars let us STREEETCH the whole month out in a single row (aka, linearly). Just add events and, viola', Montessori Magic! Join Aubrey and David as they discuss linear calendars in all their timely glory.

Linear calendars are just one of our essential Montessori materials. Want a list of all? Download your own FREE copy at https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/essentials

From the humblest of materials can come the greatest of lessons. Case in point – the houseplant! There are more incredible Montessori lessons centered around a single plant than you can shake a stick at. Join David and Aubrey as they run down the many, many reasons why plants have rooted themselves in their Montessori Essentials list.

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Rain or shine. Wind or snow. There's always a way to play! Join Aubrey and David as they discuss ways to make sure your little ones get their daily dose of exercise, gross motor skill, and fun no matter the season. They'll also share a peek into the daily life of an amazing Montessori family!

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Teach your child to WRITE before they learn to READ. Here's how. Everyone wants to teach their child to read. Literacy is a crucial life skill! But how? ...in 100 easy lessons? ...with baby flashcards? ...apps or an online subscription?

Don't buy the hype. Maria Montessori discovered a learning-to-read strategy that works for just about every child in just about every language, and it involves a simple, easily DIY-able material: the moveable alphabet. But first, you need to understand that before we can teach reading, we must first teach WRITING. On YouTube Live today, David and I will discuss how to use a movable alphabet (one of our 21 Essential Materials) and how to easily incorporate one into your daily life. Everyone is welcome!

The Moveable Alphabet is just one of the 21 essential Montessori materials we love. Download your own FREE copy of our full list of Montessori Essentials at https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/essentials

Not every Montessori material calls to every child. This is one reason why there are so many materials in a classroom. Every child gets to choose the work that makes their heart sing. But as a homeschool mama and a classroom teacher, there is one material that is almost sure to be a huge winner at some point in a child's life: the humble (and mighty!) scrubber.

Scrubbers are just one of the 21 essential Montessori materials we love. Download your own FREE copy of our full list of Montessori Essentials at https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/essentials

Sometimes materials sit on the shelves for a while, and while initially interesting, they can start feeling stale. What’s a Montessori parent to do?! Aubrey & David will illuminate this common issue while sharing a snapshot into the daily life of a Montessori family.

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The geometric solids are a Montessori Essential in our book! They not only give children a concrete impression of 3D shapes, they open up the door to understanding their world in a new way! Everyone is welcome - this is a free 30 minute event, so invite your friends!

Geometric solids are just one of the 21 essential Montessori materials we love. Download your own FREE copy of our full list of Montessori Essentials at https://www.childoftheredwoods.com/essentials

We've all seen those perfect Montessori shelves on social media, but do you really need them to "do Montessori"? Spoiler Alert -- You Don't! Join Aubrey and David as they discuss strategies for shelving solutions for EVERY BUDGET! They'll also highlight a real-life Montessori parent and Child of the Redwoods alum Adriana!

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Golden beads are a staple for Montessori families! They’re easily DIY-able, and easy to grab when you do addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division with your child. They are truly treasures, and Aubrey and David can’t wait to talk about why they are a Montessori Essential.

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Playdough, homemade salt dough, or anything else moldable lets your kids create their own topographical maps and explore how these features appear on the earth. There are so many ways we can use a moldable medium to teach physical science! In this episode, Aubrey and David discuss why this childhood staple is actually a brilliant material.

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