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Teach About Holidays and Celebrations with Montessori Materials

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:20:12 +0000

I believe it’s important to teach about a variety of holidays and cultural celebrations to help children appreciate their culture and others. Today, I’m reviewing the Montessori Print Shop Holidays and Celebrations Bundle, which makes make it easy to introduce a variety of celebrations. Disclosure: Montessori Print Shop is one of my blog sponsors. I...

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16th Blogiversary Giveaway – Montessori Print Shop Deluxe Collection Download (ARV $850)!!!

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:45:58 +0000

I’m celebrating the 16th blogiversary of Living Montessori Now throughout April! I’m starting my 16th blogiversary celebration with the AMAZING WORLDWIDE giveaway of the ENTIRE Montessori Print Shop collection! The giveaway is now closed, but please read below to see the announcement of the winner along with reviews of some amazing Montessori Print Shop products!...

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Favorite Books for a Life Cycle Theme

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:55:14 +0000

We’ve loved our life cycle unit, which is perfect for spring! Here are our favorite books for a life cycle theme. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Just choose books based on your child’s age and what you think will engage your child’s interest. I recommend checking out the...

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April Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:45:50 +0000

I love spring (even though I now live in San Diego where the climate is mild year round)! Today, I’m sharing my calendar of April themed activities for kids. It includes lots of spring calendar observances and activities. You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday posts listed by themes in my “Montessori-Inspired Unit Studies...

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Free Life Cycle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:45:42 +0000

I love studying life cycles with children, especially in the spring! So we’re having a whole life cycle unit this spring! Here, you’ll find links to free plant and animal life cycle printables used to prepare hands-on activities and a new Montessori-inspired life cycle pack for our newsletter subscribers’ resource library! Disclosure: This post contains...

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Favorite Books for a Farm Animal Theme

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:45:24 +0000

A farm theme can be great at any time of year, but I especially love a farm animal theme in the spring. Here are our favorite books for a farm animal theme. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Just choose books based on your child’s age and what you think...

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March Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:15:50 +0000

If you’re wondering how to coordinate kids’ activities with March events, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to my calendar of March themed activities for kids. You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday posts listed by themes in my “Montessori-Inspired Unit Studies + Seasonal and Holiday Activities” post. Disclosure: This contains some affiliate...

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Free Farm Animal Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities

Deb Chitwood — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:45:36 +0000

We’ve had fun with farm units in the past, and we’re having fun with a farm animal unit now! This one focuses quite a bit on farm animal babies … perfect for spring! This is a great theme for toddlers through first graders. Here, you’ll find links to free farm animal printables used to prepare...

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Free Horse Songs and Educational Videos

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:40:39 +0000

2o26 is Year of the Horse! I’ll mainly be sharing free horse songs and educational videos for any year. You’ll find free songs and educational videos specifically for Year of the Horse here. The songs here will be mainly focused on toddlers through preschoolers with the educational videos mainly for preschoolers and elementary kids with...

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Favorite Books for a Horse Theme

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:41 +0000

A horse theme is especially fun for Year of the Horse, but it’s great for any year! Here are our favorite books for a horse theme. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Just choose books based on your child’s age and what you think will engage your child’s interest. I...

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