Hey Melinda! How are you! Ha, that’s so funny. Ahh our Italian days! Feels like ages ago! Yes, CGS is such a wonderful program! That’s so wonderful that you’re bringing the program to your area! So much work, but so rewarding! The families in your parish will be so grateful!

Hey there! Thanks for watching and great question. Totally get it! I’ve had to move MANY materials off the shelves for my now toddler. I don’t keep art supplies, our sand tray, or scissors out for her safety and my sanity! Totally normal, and simply a season we are both in. I would keep those materials out of reach and just explain to the big kids that they will have to ask you to use those materials. When you think you can bring those materials back out again, do it slowly. And train your young ones on how to care for the materials remembering that it’s a process and each kiddo will be ready at a different time. I hope that helps!

@@thecatholicmontessoriway yes that helps! That’s what I’ve been doing. I feel kind of bad about it though because it’s a little “out-of-sight-out-of-mind” so it only gets used if someone remembers. But yes it’s season so I’ll keep that in mind! Thank you!

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so grateful that the video it’s a helpful resource for you and your catechism class! Lenten blessings to you and yours! Thanks for watching 🥰

I found them from this blog! Printed on colored paper and laminated. We love them! www.walkingbytheway.com/blog/sandbox-writing-and-cards/

thank youu@@thecatholicmontessoriway

Here’s a link to the map! www.etsy.com/listing/1156591194/usa-map-pastel-us-map-usa-map-painting?ref=yr_purchases

Hey there! Great question! You would want to introduce the beads using a three-period lesson. When you first introduce the beads stack them in a triangle shape from smallest to largest, and when you restore the work hang them from smallest to largest to show the quantity of each bead. Also, here is a helpful website that helped me teach this valuable lesson: montessorifortoday.com/how-to-teach-math-with-montessori-beads/

Great question! Two things: 1) I simply have an ongoing list of observations per child in my notes app on my phone. Each time I notice a child testing a new skill, mastering a new skill, or bored of a particular work, I include it in my notes app. 2) I refer to various books, and my favorite blogs (especially The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies) for activities that are typically given as work for a child their age. However, I’m careful not to lean too much into that since I’m mainly following their lead instead of what most kids do, if that makes sense.

Love your support!! I’m taking a little summer break and hope to post more videos soon!! Thank you 😘

I’m so glad it’s helpful!! Thank you for your sweet comment and ministry ❤️

Most of them are Hapa Family’s classification cards from her Teacher-Pay-Teachers shop, but some I made myself by taking images from a simple google search of that particular figurine or object, and printing/laminating! Hope that helps!

We love them! I got them as a free download from: www.walkingbytheway.com/blog/sandbox-writing-and-cards/

Thanks alot ive been looking everywhere for some like this.

@@chulasexychica11 absolutely! I’m glad it’s helpful!

Hey there! Thanks for the comment and great question! Last year, I used the NAMC curriculum for math and language arts. It was really helpful for homeschooling, and I would highly recommend! Hoping to do a video soon on my current curriculum choices for my 3 and 4 year olds this year! Thanks for watching 🥰

Thanks for watching! I’ll do a video on how we do the work cycle soon too 👍

Hey there! I realized the other day that I forgot to get back to you! The summer weather is distracting me 🤣let me measure and get back to you soon!

Thanks Dom Bee for following up!! I’m so sorry for not posting yet. I’ve been so busy that I just dropped the ball! I will absolutely do this tonight after the kids go down! So appreciate your follow-through and support 😊

Hey there! Letting you know that I just updated the description box with all of the materials in the video! Please let me know if something is missing. Would be happy to add it. As for the Grace and Courtesy books--I'm hoping to make a video very soon with book recommendations for parents, so keep a look out for that video coming up in the next month or so!

Thank you! You're a great inspiration and you have a beautiful family, thanks so much for sharing everything🤍

Ooo it’s nice to hear from you! Feel free to comment more so we can learn from you too! So glad the videos are helpful for you.

Really helps to hear!! I’ll definitely consider doing more homeschool videos!!

Thank you so much for the kind comment and for watching! Means so much. I will update the description box today! Check back late this afternoon! 😊

Welcome to the channel, Heidi! Thanks for watching and your sweet comment! So nice of you. I got those cute music cards as a freebie from Our.Montessori.Journey on Instagram!

Thanks for the comment Susan, and your experience as a catechist! The question was asked specifically to help parents who may have reservations about the program. This seems to be a common question that sometimes holds parents back from considering this lovely program for their kids. The video was meant to highlight the beauty of CGS and possibly correct any misunderstandings out there. You’re right about introducing the concept of the Trinity through the Sign of the Cross presentation! Great point!

Clearly this was done with great love and best intentions. Communities that have worked on conformity with diocesan guidelines usually do so as a team that includes those formation leaders who train catechists. It is easy to miss all that the presentations offer. The method highlights the connection between Bible and Liturgy including finding the prayers of the church in the words of scripture. My answers to questions of parents have changed as my understanding of the method has grown through working with the children and observing how they respond.

@@StFrancisXavierCGS Thanks for your wisdom, Susan! I’ll keep this in mind when speaking to parents! Thanks for watching 😊

Excellent interview. Very informative. Thanks

There are indeed some “gaps” as compared to diocesan requirements and to other programs - but they are not the essentials to the faith. Sometimes it’s just a case of the concepts are taught but the terminology is saved for the older child. Trinity - rooted in so much in the atrium. But how often do we use the word with the children in the atrium? But when I learn it later, they’ll know the concept. Prayers: Hail Mary is learned through the infancy narratives. The Our Father is analyzed at both level 2 and 3. Other prayers are brought in at various times, usually through communal prayer and Scripture-based prayers. Ten Commandments - deep dive into Moses typology in level 3 provides much more depth than if we’d done it in level 2 (where we have personal connections with the greatest commandment and the maxims first). No one faith formation opportunity has everything. It couldn’t. CGS is no different in that regard. We just get to go deeper with richer content and form the soul’s relationship with God, as well as nourish the constant seeking for answers (whether spiritual or intellectual).

Yes! All of my Amazon suggestions in the description box are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission from those items at no cost to you! Thanks for asking! I’ll make sure to include that detail in my description box.

Hey Zaida! Just love your comments and support. So glad the video was helpful for you right when you needed it! Love to hear that. I hope your son enjoys this one! Let me know! ☺️

Ahh! Love being a girl mama! 😊Thanks for commenting. Glad it was helpful!

Hey Zoey! Thank you for the sweet comments! You made my day. And more importantly-welcome home to the faith! ❤️What grades did you teach? I taught middle school for many years before becoming a mama. So rewarding! Yes, I have many thoughts about the Montessori floor bed vs. crib that I’m happy to share! Totally get that it’s scary. We had a crib for my first two girls-mainly because I only adopted Montessori when Anna was six months old and my parents gifted me a beautiful crib… but with our little Gemma we are currently co-sleeping (which I love despite the controversy) and hope to move her into a floor bed in a few months! Going to make a video on it in the spring! 👍😘personally, I love co-sleeping until baby is ready to transition (around 8-9 months for my babies) and then transitioning to a bed. Definitely get a bumper and a twin sized mattress (helpful for keeping baby from rolling out and late night breastfeeding). Hope that helps you! I’ll keep the content idea in my mind for sure! Especially as we move Gemma to her own room 😊God bless you!

Yes, thank you for the reminder! I’m going to post this afternoon so definitely check back later today! The shelves are from Sprout Kids 😍

Hey Jasmine--materials are posted in the description box! Let me know if there is something I missed!

Hey Jasmine! Aww yay! Welcome to the community! So glad to have you 😌

You’re awesome, Zaida. Thanks for the sweet comment and request! I can absolutely make a video on that if there is interest! 🥰

Means so much, Marvillar! Thank you for being so supportive ☺️

Oh I’m so glad it was helpful to you, Marvillar! Beautiful reflections.

Hey Zaida! Thanks for commenting and sharing your word of the year! Motherhood definitely teaches us to let go of things, doesn’t it…. I’ve learned that lesson-and continue to learn it myself! I also agree how life suddenly reminds you of your word! So glad you found the video helpful-especially regarding a reasonable date night solution! I’ll keep baby in my prayers, Zaida! So soon! 😊

Aww thank you so much, Jessica! So appreciate your comments! 😘the jingle bell activity was definitely Caeli’s favorite so I’m sure Noah will love it! And thank you for asking about the clip cards! I meant to attach the nativity bundle I purchased in the description box, and I’ll update that soon! It’s worth buying for sure. It even includes a printable nativity scene if you need one.

Just updated the description box with the Nativity Learning Bundle I found! Such a great find!

@@thecatholicmontessoriway Got it, thank you so much!! :) excited to try this out ! Merry Christmas to your blessed family 🎄💕

Yes! I have heard of Mary on the Mantel! Such a cute idea during Advent. And I also love Be A Heart!! Anna will be receiving a Holy Family set from them for Christmas 😊Thank you for the kind words-I agree that more content is needed in this area! It’s so hard to find!