Looks like it’s story time and children can now listen to stories online! I’m sure our children miss our aunties and the storytelling sessions.
Let us continue to foster our children’s imagination, keep them dreaming and make learning fun at home!
Click here for a list of FREE audio stories which you can stream with your children easily on your phone, laptop, desktop or any other digital devices.
Besides keeping them occupied, now is a good time to expose children to house chores. Who knows they could be daddy’s and mummy’s little helper? 😆😆
Chores teach children about life skills. Parents are equipping children to be independent by allowing and assisting them to complete simple task according to their age and capability.
Chores help with family bonding. Now is a good time to bond with your child as parents don’t have to be pressured by time. Special moments could be created even by making the beds together when they are awake.
Chores boost self-esteem. Little ones will feel important and proud when they know they have accomplished a task.
Here are some ideas that you could try with your children.
Here’s what you could do next with your children at home: DIY bubble blower!
(PS. It will be messy but fun is guaranteed)
This can be done with recycled materials that you can find at home. All you need are a plastic bottle, mesh fruit bag, duct tape, scissors and bubble solution. A little bit of assembly would be needed but not to worry, it’s very easy.
Isn’t it amazing? You could also take a step further and create bubble arts with your children!
Click here to learn more: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/recycled-bottle-bubble-art-with-kids/
Let’s learn about colours the Montessori way!
Through colour sorting activities, besides learning how to differentiate colours, children are improving visual perception, coordination, fine motor skills and concentration.
Download the printables here:
http://nospetitsexplorateurs.blog/…/2018/05/Jeu-des-couleur…
❓Don’t have a printer at home? Here’s how you can DIY:
Here’s how you can teach your child numbers in the Montessori way at home! All you need to do is print out the following number cards and prepare some clothes peg.
Not only will children learn about numbers, but they can work on their fine motor skills too!
Download link here: www.1plus1plus1equals1.com/Which_Number.pdf
Parents may prepare the activity with an egg carton as an alternate option.
Follow the 3 simple steps below and parents are able to occupy children with this Montessori-inspired activity at home!
The simple steps are:
Practical life is one of the 5 core areas in the Montessori curriculum (extra points for you if you can name all 5 core areas). Children practice life skills from daily life activities such as spooning, pouring and other activities that require hand-eye coordination.
These activities not only develop their motor skills, it also helps them to be able to concentrate and be more independent as they grow.
To make these activities fun, why not start baking with your children at home today?
Follow this link and get some good recipes that you and your children can try at home! From Raspberry and Pistachio Tea Cakes to Chocolate Chip Muffins; Many of the recipes are rated easy.
Dear parents, are you still overwhelmed with working from home while having to look after your children?
Read this article here that has some useful tips on what you can do with your child during this period. While school may be out, parents could still create an environment for children to learn and at the same time work from home.
We might not be able to apply all the ideas stated here but surely we could pick up some great ones!
Happy reading!
