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September Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:15:11 +0000

For September, you might be looking for activities to start the school year … or to welcome fall. You’ll find both plus many more ideas in my calendar of September 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...

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Free Continents Printables and Montessori-Inspired Continents Activities

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:45:46 +0000

We’ve already had a “me on the map” unit (printables still available!), but our new unit is specifically about the continents. I’ve used the traditional Montessori continent colors and materials as featured images in this unit. You’ll also find a new Montessori-inspired continents pack for our newsletter subscribers’ resource library! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate...

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Favorite Books for an All About Me Theme

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:45:39 +0000

I especially love an “all about me” theme at the start of the school year. But the books I’m recommending here are perfect for any time of year! Here are some of our favorite books from our “all about me” unit! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you). Just choose...

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August Themed Activities for Kids

Deb Chitwood — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:05 +0000

Whether you’re looking forward to the start of school, dreading the start of school, or totally unsure about the start of school, you’ll find lots of ideas here to make your August easier. Welcome to my calendar of August themed activities for kids! This calendar is designed for parents and teachers at home or in...

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Free All About Me Printables and Montessori-Inspired Activities

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:30:58 +0000

We’ve had a few different themes that work well during an “all about me” unit. Now, we’re putting them all together and adding some specific “all about me” free printables and activities! Here, you’ll find links to free “all about me” printables used to prepare hands-on activities and a new Montessori-inspired “all about me” pack...

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Favorite Books for a Dolphin Theme

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:30:01 +0000

I was especially happy about the timing of our dolphin theme when my 27-month-old granddaughter recently got to see an adorable baby dolphin swimming beside its mother at SeaWorld! But a dolphin theme is perfect for summer … or any time! Here are some of our favorite books from our dolphin unit! Disclosure: This post...

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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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