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Since Winter is right around the corner, I choose to start Baby Bell’s week out with learning about things that go along with Winter. Free Spirit Kids Winter Montessori Cards were perfect.
You can really explore Winter in so many different ways depending on your child’s age. For me, Bells is 13 months old so I am working with her through play. I’m also just observing her while she explores her shelves. At this age it’s important to introduce new words and objects often. Talking to your little one through out the day helps their vocabulary and brain development.
On Baby Bells shelves with the cards, I placed her boots, a blanket, homemade icicles, a scarf, her hat, mittens, and her wooden blocks that spelled out the word winter.
For homemade icicles I put approximately 1/4 cup of water into a ziplock bag and stood the bags up in the freezer. A few hours later you have perfect icicles, great for sensory play.
We ended the day with a homemade popsicle, sticking with our cold theme. You can find a lot of great recipes on my Pinterest board here. Also you don’t want to miss out on Teaching Toddlers.
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Simply delightful. What a great collection of activities that activate all their senses and incorporates science, reading and vocabulary development.
wonderful! Thank you!
I am just starting this with my son!
I am just starting this with my son!
I think 4 seasons cards would go perfectly with the 4 seasons felt boards I’m working on. It would be a fun way to compliment learning activities about the 4 seasons.
Such a great idea. Sharing with friends for sure.
Wonderful- Thank you!
Beautiful post (those pics!) and lovely giveaway!
Thank you so much Rachel.
Making icicles! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing! I’ll share your give away on my blog 🙂
Thanks- It was so much fun.
Och…I miss the soft sole shoes!!! She’s adorable!!!
~Honey
🙂 Thank you Honey
Great giveaway and I can’t wait to try to make icicles for my little one!
Thanks-Icicles are the best 🙂
Would like to see a real montessori material… and I think my girls would love it!
Ana
Good Luck 🙂
Love this giveaway!
🙂 I do to Free Spirit Kids has so many great sets 🙂