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July Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:47 +0000

July is such a fun month … and there are fun ways to add learning activities to it. Many of these ideas for July calendar observances and activities will help prevent summer slide while giving your kids hands-on experiences they’ll enjoy. You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday posts listed by themes in my “Montessori-Inspired...

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Free Dolphin Printables and Montessori-Inspired Dolphin Activities

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:45:54 +0000

Dolphins are such fun, fascinating marine mammals! We had an orca unit, studying the largest dolphin, last summer. Now we’re including other dolphins, too! Here, you’ll find links to free dolphin printables used to prepare hands-on activities and a new Montessori-inspired dolphin pack for our newsletter subscribers’ resource library! Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate...

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Favorite Books for a Photography Theme

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:50:06 +0000

We’ve had lots of fun with our photography unit, using books mainly for preschoolers through elementary-age kids. Here are some of our favorite books for a photography 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...

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June Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:45:31 +0000

Summer can fly by if we’re not prepared. It helps to focus on some special calendar observances and themed activities. Not only do they add interest to summer routines, but they can help prevent summer slide. Today, I’m sharing my calendar of June themed activities for kids. You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday...

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Free Photography Printables and Montessori-Inspired Photography Activities

Deb Chitwood — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:45:15 +0000

Children typically love to take photos! My grandchildren all do from my 25-month-old granddaughter to my 12-year-old granddaughter. I have some fun activities for toddlers through elementary-age kids in our new photography unit! Here, you’ll find links to free photography printables used to prepare hands-on activities and a new Montessori-inspired photography pack for our newsletter...

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Favorite Books for a Pet Theme

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 03 May 2026 23:40:46 +0000

It was so much fun reading about pets! There are so many great pet books for kids! Here are our favorite books for a pet 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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May Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:33 +0000

,There are lots of simple and fun ways you can add interest to your activities (whether they’re family activities, homeschool activities, or classroom activities) during May. Welcome to my calendar of May themed activities for kids! You’ll find all my unit studies and holiday posts listed by themes in my “Montessori-Inspired Unit Studies + Seasonal...

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Free Pet Printables and Montessori-Inspired Pet Activities

Deb Chitwood — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:45:43 +0000

Pets make a great theme for any time, although May has both National Pet Week and National Pet Month! There are a number of individual pet observances, too! Here, you’ll find links to free pet printables used to prepare hands-on activities and a new Montessori-inspired pet pack for our newsletter subscribers’ resource library! Disclosure: This...

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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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