Summer is the perfect time to incorporate Montessori principles at home. You can tap into your child’s interests while spending quality time together.
North American Montessori Center shares practical ideas you can use: http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2014/07/does-montessori-learning-stop-in-summer.html
Here are just a few suggestions that you can easily incorporate into your summer lifestyle
Math
Play cards, string a necklace or bracelet, make a favorite recipe, go shopping with loose change
Language
Listen to audio books in the car, send postcards when on vacation, make a comic book or graphic novel, sing campfire songs
Practical Life
Garden, pet sit for a neighbor, roast marshmallows and make S’mores, paint a fence
History
Visit local historical landmarks, visit a history museum, make clothing from a favorite time period and dress up, live without electricity for a day or two
Science
Visit the beach or mountains, go on nature walks, visit an aquarium or zoo, go stargazing
Or perhaps try these ideas from a Montessori teacher and parent: http://livingmontessorinow.com/top-10-ways-to-use-montessori-principles-for-summer-learning/
