I'm thrilled to share a new printable resource with you today to help with children's understanding of vertebrates vs. invertebrates. Check out my Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates Montessori Picture Sorting Cards below! In Montessori education, there are zoology activities that involve understanding the difference between vertebrate animals - those ... Continue Reading
Cotton in the Cups Letter Game {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
In this week's installment of my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series I am sharing a game that lets kids throw things around inside the home - safely! I call this the Cotton in the Cups Letter Game. It is super simple to set up, provides kids with a fun and motivating physical challenge, and can be played in a number of different ways that ... Continue Reading
13 reasons why homeschooling works for our family
We have been homeschooling for two years now, and in the fall we will begin our third year of homeschooling when my son enters second grade and my daughter enters first grade. In a previous post I shared the four biggest factors that lead our family to begin homeschooling two years ago. In this post, I share 13 reasons why homeschooling has worked ... Continue Reading
Why we decided to homeschool
To a certain extent, I believe all parents are homeschoolers because parents are their children's first and most important teachers. Even parents who send their kids to traditional schools are still responsible for teaching their kids so many things, including manners, social skills, ethics, emotional regulation, and much more. We have a been a ... Continue Reading
Letter Slap Alphabet Game {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
I find playing games with my kids to be one of the best ways to engage them in learning. In the next installment of my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series I am sharing a printable alphabet game I call Letter Slap. Letter Slap is a game that supports letter recognition skills. To play, you first identify a set of 3 to ... Continue Reading
10 owl crafts for kids
Owls are one of our favorite birds to learn about. They are excellent hunters, and in folklore they are thought to be "wise." In this post I'm showcasing a collection of 10 adorable owl crafts for kids from a number of talented bloggers. Enjoy! Clay owl craft from Kitchen Counter Chronicles Colorful newspaper owl craft from I Heart Crafty ... Continue Reading
Fire Fighter Sudoku Puzzles {free printables}
When QBoy was younger, he loved fire fighters. He had a fire fighter outfit and for his fourth birthday he asked for - and received - fire fighter gear including a flashlight, an oxygen tank, and a breathing mask. Today's free printable is dedicated to all of the other kids out there who love fire fighters. I've created a set of ... Continue Reading
Engage your kids in playful learning opportunities
Research has repeatedly shown that kids learn best through play. This is because play is typically self-directed, meaningful to the child, and engaged in at an appropriate developmental level - all factors that support quality learning! As regular readers know, here at Gift of Curiosity I love to engage kids in fun, playful, and ... Continue Reading
DIY Letter Puzzle in the Sun {101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet}
In this week's installment of my 101 Ways to Teach the Alphabet Series I am sharing a DIY letter puzzle activity you (or your child!) can make outdoors on a sunny day. For this activity, gather the following materials: Construction paperLetters (we used letters from our Montessori moveable alphabet, but letters from ... Continue Reading
Dissecting an owl pellet
Owls are fascinating creatures. Owls are typically nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night, and they typically have excellent eyesight in order to hunt their prey in the dark. Many owls feed on furry animals such as rats, moles, squirrels, and rabbits, but their diet can also include insects, worms, fish, frogs, and lizards. Owls ... Continue Reading
