More, more airplanes are flying your way! This time this is a cute, simple and short kid’s poem by one of the most beloved Russian Children’s poet, enhanced with famous works of art. “Airplanes” can be found here:
Who doesn’t like ice cream? I think kids don’t like ice cream. They LOVE IT! So, here is a little reading treat.
Suddenly the airplanes are drifting into my sons’ area of interests. Apparently, I needed some more materials for them to read and learn. Enjoy!
All airplane presentations are available in our Encyclopedic Knowledge – Transportation section, and Russian files in Encyclopedic Knowledge – Transportation Presentations in Russian:
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Russian introductory word list in has been greatly updated. It contains around 100 words and illustrations by now! You can download the whole file here: Introductory Words In Russian.
My little one is finally ready for Couplets. Here is the first set: Introductory Russian Couplets 1.
The files will continue to be updated and you can find it here: Introductory Words In Russian PPT (8 1/2 x 11, with pictures).
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Geography seems to be the topic of this week. Thanks to Viviane for sharing, Multicultural Education Through Miniatures has another great approach for introducing geography to kids: through multicultural experiences.
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I am a huge fan of Karen Tyler’s Montessori albums, that cover in great detail all sections of Montessori learning materials for ages 2 1/2 to 6. Terrific step-by-step instructions take a novice parent and even an advanced teacher to a new level. FAQ’s help resolve both everyday behavioral problems with kids (e.g. why kids are lying?) and things specific to teaching/learning. Language, Math, Practical exercises, Geology, Zoology, Botany, History, Physical Science… all major subjects are covered on the level appropriate for 2 1/2 to 6 year olds, have tons of illustrations, downloaded activities, directions for home diy materials, print outs.
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Honey organized this amazing swap (7 moms putting together 7 boxes of materials relating to one of the 7 continents and mailing each other duplicate packages to ensure that everyone has continent boxes from all over the world! See more here: Montessori Continent Box Swap). Honey found absolutely remarkable swappers to provide her with one of a kind continent boxes! Now, read on to find all kinds of ideas and things that can be included in the North American Continent Box.
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A very kind and resourceful mom is sharing an incredible idea she had for letting the kids understand the enormity of the geological time periods on Earth. The trick? Ingenious in its simplicity: using a very long multicolored ribbon. Different geological periods are indicated by different colors, their length – by ribbon length!
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