MONTESSORI AT HOME: 26 Spring Montessori Activities (+ Book Recommendations!)

[@HapaFamily]

FYI: I have created a KZbin Giving fundraiser to offer urgent humanitarian support to the children and families of Ukraine during this war crisis. If every person who watched this video donated only $1… that would easily add up to THOUSANDS of dollars! So anything you are able to contribute WILL make a difference! 💙☮️💛 It takes less than 30 seconds and a few clicks to do-just look for the gray box to the right on a computer, or the blue “Donate” button below the video on mobile! Thank you for considering this request! (Note: I respectfully recognize that financial contributions aren’t the only way to help and also may not be feasible for some individuals… but if you ARE in a position to contribute, then it’s an impactful way to help! ☺️)

[@MariaandMontessori]

Thank you, Ashley 🇺🇦 ❤️ This is a wonderful idea

[@juliadoula1104]

thank you so much for doing this ashley. we are prepearing a room for a ukraine family to stay in our little house. still waiting for many people to cross the border. yesterday a family with their newborn finally made it to poland and could leave a bunker in kiew. lets all stay soft in our hearts. with all nations. also the russian people need love kindness now. lets stick together and repesent peace. lets start in our homes. thank you for your again inspiering ideas. i will use a lot of it. hopefulle we will be able to host a family with kids soon and they will also have use from your beautiful videos.

[@nanaslife7911]

Thank you!!🙏🏽 .. It’s heart breaking to see what’s going on in Ukraine , especially for all the babies and children that just had their whole world upended. I was a bit disappointed to realize that most of the channels I follow have no acknowledgement of this crisis. Your channel has been my go to channel to help me find ways to play with my grand babies when I babysit.. I hope and pray everyone who is able to will help out.. 🙏🏽.. I kiss my grandsons head and pray over them and for all the babies and kids in Ukraine everyday now 💛💙

[@amiliasofia7563]

If you sold all this material as a pack, I would definitely buy it! You could do one for each season adaptable for different ages! I love it all but would not get round to printing/laminating etc!

[@katieweicht4719]

I would buy this too!

[@lingham04]

You could post it on teachers pay teachers

[@Daymickey]

Ashley - you've outdone yourself. What a treasure trove! Holy moly. So many great activities here and all so accessible! Thanks for sharing and for raising funds for Ukraine!

[@MariaandMontessori]

The pin punching was such a shock to me when first walking into a Montessori class. I remember thinking "why don't they just use scissors?" 😅 It's such a phenomenal way to get their hands ready for writing and the concentration and patience they have for it is just amazing!

[@reneehughes]

have you watched squid games??? lol

[@MariaandMontessori]

@@reneehughes I tried to avoid it but my Korean husband got too curious! Are you thinking of the Dalgona game?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reneehughes]

@@MariaandMontessori yes! that game stressed me out!!

[@MariaandMontessori]

@@reneehughes I think the outcome was generous, to be honest. In all the times I played it I'm Korea, I NEVER won 👀 The ladies who make them get them SUPER thin. I was expecting it to be the last game 🤣🤣

[@LukaFinnHarrison]

Ashley you’re a mind reader I was just trying to find videos like this last night and here you are giving me everything I need 😆💖🙌🏽

[@AmmaraSHAH773377]

I am now getting back into the normal system after the loss of my father and am looking forward to spending some time on creating some activities for my Toddler now that our schedule is a bit more predictable. Its been so hard but I have been maintaining a sort of routine for my toddler just so she isn't as effected by everything. Definitely need to update the shelf and spend time on her activities to bring myself back into a healthier mindset. Watching the vlogs from th past 2 weeks was helpful for me to refocus on my parenting and our family life with more hope for the future again. Thank you so much. Everyone who messaged me with kind words were so lovely and helpful for me it was so nice thank you everyone!

[@HapaFamily]

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss 💔 My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Take all the time you need to heal.

[@MariaandMontessori]

Happy to see you're starting to find peace in getting back into a previous routine again ❤️ Always look forward to connecting with you here and in the community

[@MariaandMontessori]

Oh Ashley, you give me hope that spring is near 😅 We just had our fake spring and got hit with another cold front, so I put my spring decor back 🙈 Can't wait to get started on a garden outside after seeing your journey last year!

[@iheartmakeup23]

Always love your videos but especially the activity/shelf set up videos. I get a bit overwhelmed looking online on Pinterest and other places. Your activities always help me get the best ideas to present to my kids ❤️

[@nishienish26]

I just received your book in the mail yesterday!! It’s beautiful Ashley! You put so much hard work into it, I can’t wait to read it and to take inspiration from your activities. Thank so much! You’re supermom!

[@HapaFamily]

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

[@i.destiny]

Definitely needed this! Over winter the screen time got SO out of hand and both me and the toddler are bored and overstimulated. Ready to dig through my craft bin and see what we can do!

[@yvonnecollazo3253]

I miss getting these sit-downs with you!

[@jasminekori]

I love these videos! They are so great and I always love the addition of book recommendations, my son can’t get enough. Love from Ky. ❤️

[@sueyates3555]

Thank you so much for these activities Ashley it's really going to help wirh taking care of my granddaughter to keep her occupied, busy and learning.

[@keala_808]

So many awesome ideas. Can’t wait to give some of these a try with my toddler and preschooler. Also can wait to dive into your book that I just received 🙌

[@haniyyahahmadbonvini1980]

I love these!! Thank you for putting in all the time and work so we don’t have to, as always! ❤️ I took about 2 dozen screenshots! I just need to muster up the motivation to print, cut, laminate, cut. I am embarrassed to admit that I have poor scissor skills. Im fairly certain Nuri is going to be more proficient than I am, in the coming months 😬

[@MariaandMontessori]

My scissor skills are 💩

[@haniyyahahmadbonvini1980]

@@MariaandMontessori 😂 the struggle is real!!!

[@cherryblossom0426]

Great video & activities! Thank you Ashley 💞💐

[@user-ks9rr6jl4c]

🥰❤ Amazing as always!

[@joyzebra8060]

Bingo! Love it. I think that could be fun for my 16mth old.

[@mel_e2346]

Thank you for posting the links! I enjoyed this video, thank you.

[@Thelilmissbz]

Love from HTX ❤️ praying for Ukraine

[@magdalena7541]

just love your montessory videos, thank you so much for all this hard work. I'm getting ready for next week to go back to work. Money has been really tight, perhaps in a few months I'll be able to join your parent community, I have a 4 month and 21 month and I have so much anxiety leaving them just wanted to thank you.

[@maes7192]

Did the green sand sifter this morning! Used little fruit um things? Instead of bugs, she loved it and picked up on it quickly. 18 months 😊 thanks for the great ideas!

[@domoweprzedszkoleunas5266]

Ashley, could you consider making a video about your thoughts on how to talk with a child (ex. preschooler) about war?... Here, in Poland we've got tons of articles on this topic but till now I haven't found out the best way that is appropriate for my kids, their sensitivity and our Montessori approach. There shouldn't be such a topic in a kids'world! but unfortunately we already face it, its consequences, and so our little ones... Thank you for your spring video. It gave me some sense of normality in this world❤

[@rominacani9470]

You are the best! Thank you so much🥰!

[@yahamo2598]

Amazing job ❤️❤️❤️thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@CarolynCase123]

Your book is amazing!! I’m loving it 🥰

[@niknikk408]

Love this video!! Thanks!

[@sarahfrancescutti9873]

Inspiring! Thank you!

[@ioanagabrielaroajda3700]

This is such a wonderful video full with amazing ideas. I was just about to rotate my daughter's shelf work and you gave me such amazing ideas with things I already have at home. Plus the books😍

[@Playing_with_a_Purpose]

Love the idea of spring activity ideas!

[@katieweicht4719]

Love these activity videos from you!

[@muyar3108]

thanks you so much for sharing.😍

[@LeOlamVaed]

Can you make more videos about teaching toddlers how to read and write? Especially if the child is auditory learner.

[@HapaFamily]

Have you seen this one? ☺️ MONTESSORI AT HOME: Learning to Read kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn_GipaloZajaqc

[@philippapay4352]

Loved the book recommendations. Good that we can review this video to remind ourselves of the wonderful activities we thought we would remember so well whilst viewing this. LOL.

[@AprilKarl]

These are such great activities! Can’t wait to check out those books too! Thank you!

[@OurBayleyLife]

This was amazing! Well done and thank you so much for sharing!!

[@spiritedamanda23]

Thank you for all the ideas 💡💞

[@GrowingIntuitiveEaters]

I love the lifecycle cards!!! I need to try this with my 3 year old!

[@felishamuileboom7744]

Amazing ideas! Thank you for all the resources :)

[@jyotidabas547]

Hi Ashley, love your videos. Do you mind doing a video on how to teach a pre schooler (3 yr old) about money. My daughter is just starting to recognize numbers and does a lot of pretend play buying groceries. I am keen to help her understand concept of money. Thanks heaps.

[@sydneygoyette5403]

This is fantastic!!! Thank you!!!

[@KacangFamily]

These are great! I like the different age ranges in this video. Thank you. 💙 Annisa

[@alexs5133]

love these

[@kcl060]

Thanks for more great ideas! So excited for the book recommendations. I've been waiting for more! Oooh, where did you find the tray? I love how deep it is.

[@HapaFamily]

A lot of the trays that I use are just re-purposed from Melissa and Doug activities! :)

[@mkabs19]

Great video!

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Focus on what you want. Write down what you want. Get obsessed with what you want. Start learning everything you can about how to get what you want. Take a tiny step now to get closer to what you want. And never stop.

[@tokyca]

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[@KittyBeeViolinT]

Question: have you thought about formal or Montessori friendly lessons to play an instrument/read music. I’ve seen some shelf activities for learning to read music and identify keys on a piano. Not really any other instruments but I’m sure the work could translate to other instruments.

[@geneveiveevangelista5713]

These are great! Thanks so much! I also had a question! I’m currently homeschooling my 4.5 year old, but I also have a 16mo old baby. I would love to place her homeschool work on the shelf but baby boy always finds his way to get to these things! Any ideas?

[@Rimu5880]

You didn't add this video in the activity playlist yet. Did you?

[@yarmaaruf9362]

Dear Ashly please please please help me please if you can tell me the best way to deal and train an asperger syndrom child or a youtube site that you thing is the best for dealing with asperger baby my child is 3 years and complain of asperger the Utube sites break all the montessori maners thats why i hesitate to follow any of them realy i am from iraq we dont have trainers or institusions for autism baby thats why iam lost

[@seralynmendoza9021]

Can you recommend a montessori homeschool curriculum for a 3yo?

[@tasiawescott9296]

Where do you get all these cards/materials?

[@chelseagoly7786]

What age are these activities created for?

[@yesicasanchez1602]

you are an amazing inspiration. I wanted to ask you what can I do in my case. I am a 2 year old girl and a 9 month old boy. The 2 year old only likes practical life. none of the activities that you do with your girls I do with her but she is not very interested in her. and the 9-month-old is more interested in movement than activities. how can I help them to enjoy other activities. Thank you

[@HapaFamily]

Those preferences sound totally developmentally appropriate for both of your children at their current ages! I wouldn’t stress about it - save the ideas for later, and try reintroducing when they’re a bit older. ❤️

[@DarlingKaya]

where do u get those pictures like the ones in math with the tree and rain and sequences. Please !!

[@DarlingKaya]

sry ofc ur orginized self spent all this time on the describtion box ! i lnow its alot of work thank u for doing that

[@prachibharne65]

♥️♥️

[@CRG_]

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[@soniale3113]

What a beautiful soul you are. Amazing video. I enjoyed your organization, thoughtfulness and intentional learning. 🙏🏼