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Children need daily opportunities to move, stretch, and burn energy. But what happens when you’re stuck indoors or don’t have special equipment? These 30 gross motor activities use nothing more than open space and imagination. They’re quick to set up, perfect for toddlers through elementary, and can be adapted for classrooms or home....
Classroom rugs do much more than make a room look cozy. Used intentionally, a classroom carpet becomes a powerful teaching tool—supporting daily routines, student movement, social-emotional learning, and creating calmer learning environments in both traditional and modern elementary classrooms.Below are ten creative ways to use a classroom ...
Teach Letters Through Play: 10 Flashcard-Free Activities for KidsFlashcards can drill recall, but young children build real literacy when letters show up in their world—through movement, story, touch, rhythm, and play. These 10 activities are hands-on, screen-free, and easy to set up with things you already have at home or in the classroom. ...
Screen-time battles wearing you down? You're not alone. Many parents struggle to find engaging alternatives that actually capture their child's attention long enough to put the tablet away. The good news is that toddlers and preschoolers naturally crave hands-on exploration, creative play, and meaningful interaction, they just need the right setup ...
It is time that I circle around and talk about how personalization is related to Montessori. In my last aricle, I discussed why your child's name is their secret learning superpower and the science behind it. Now I would like show how that science ties into Montessori education principles.Personalized education has gained traction in ...
The Neuroscience of Personalized Learning in Early Childhood Why your child's name is their secret learning superpower This is a little bit more dry of an article than my usual because there is a lot of science behind it. But please bear with me as I try to explain the science behind your child's name recognition process. When I was ...
As a teacher, especially a Montessori teacher, I have seen my fair share of toys and materials that claim to be Montessori, or Montessori-aligned. The pink tower, the brown stair and the geometric solids are staples of any Montessori school, but there are others like the object permanence box, or the ball tracker that most of the time steal the ...
TL;DR: Children who start with their name learn letters faster because they're emotionally invested. Name letters become the 'Gold Standard' that kids use to recognize all other letters. Start when kids show interest in print, use their name everywhere, then progress to tracing and writing. Research shows this creates lasting reading advantages....
Our Educational Philosophy When we started Alphabet Trains & Toys, we didn't just want to sell cute name puzzles or wooden trains — we wanted to create tools that actually help children learn. We kept seeing the same insight in research again and again: children learn to recognize their own name before almost any other word1. ...
In today's digital world, finding engaging activities that balance fun with educational value can be challenging. LED activity tables have emerged as a brilliant solution, combining the fascination of light with hands-on learning experiences. These innovative tables are transforming how children explore, create, and develop essential skills through ...
