200+ Montessori Activities
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Water Transfer with Sponge
Transfer water using sponge between bowls
Sorting Colored Buttons
Sort colorful buttons by color
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Find natural treasures outdoors with picture guide
Playdough Letter Formation
Make letters with playdough following guides
Rhyming Song Circle
Sing songs with rhyming words and sounds
Counting Bears Math
Count and sort colorful bear counters
Dishwashing Helper
Wash plastic dishes with child-safe supplies
Texture Matching Game
Match textures using touch without looking
Leaf Pressing Art
Press fresh leaves to make natural artwork
Story Acting Theater
Act out beloved stories with props
Flower Arranging
Arrange fresh flowers in small vases
Baking Cookies Together
Make cookies from measuring to baking
Magnetic Letter Fishing
Fish for magnetic letters and say sounds
Shape Sorting Puzzle
Sort shapes into correct puzzle holes
Seed Sprouting Experiment
Watch seeds sprout and grow over time
Finger Painting Exploration
Create art using fingers and paint
Number Bead Chains
Count with golden bead chains
Vegetable Garden Care
Grow vegetables from seed to harvest
Sound Matching Cylinders
Match cylinder pairs by their sounds
Clay Sculpture Studio
Create sculptures with modeling clay
Weather Tracking Chart
Track daily weather with charts and symbols
Washing Doll Clothes
Wash and care for doll clothing
Alphabet Sand Tray
Trace letters in sand with fingers
Fraction Circle Work
Learn fractions with circle pieces
Bird Feeder Construction
Build feeders and watch birds visit
Watercolor Resist Technique
Make resist art with crayons and watercolors
Coin Sorting Bank
Sort different coins into correct slots
Bread Kneading Work
Knead bread dough with hands
Insect Study Lab
Study insects with magnifying equipment
Memory Sequence Game
Remember and repeat growing sequences
Plant Life Cycle Model
Show how plants grow using models
Shadow Puppet Theater
Make shadow stories with puppets
Geometric Solid Hunt
Find real objects matching 3D shapes
Table Setting Practice
Set table with correct dish placement
Moon Phase Study
Track how moon changes shape
Mosaic Tile Art
Create pictures with small colored tiles
Compound Word Building
Build compound words with pictures
Measurement Comparison
Compare sizes using measuring tools
Window Washing Station
Clean windows with spray and squeegee
Fabric Texture Book
Make texture book with fabric samples
Calendar Math Work
Update calendar with daily information
Rock Collection Study
Study rock collection with magnifying glass
Puppet Show Creation
Create and perform puppet shows
Phoneme Sound Boxes
Sort objects by beginning letter sounds
Skip Counting Chains
Practice skip counting with bead chains
Shoe Polishing Work
Polish shoes with brushes and polish
Seasonal Tree Study
Watch how trees change through seasons
Chalk Art Creation
Draw large pictures with sidewalk chalk
Beginning Sound Hunt
Find objects starting with target sounds
Pattern Block Designs
Make geometric patterns with blocks
Nocturnal Animals Study
Study animals that are awake at night
Printmaking Station
Make prints with stamps and objects
Contraction Matching
Match contractions with full word forms
Floor Washing Work
Wash floor areas with small mop
Mixed Media Collage
Create art with multiple materials
Story Retelling Props
Retell stories with props and pictures
Place Value Building
Build numbers with tens and ones
Mirror Cleaning Work
Clean mirrors with special tools
Magnetic Letter Words
Build words with magnetic letters
Volcano Science Demo
Make volcano erupt with safe materials
Finger Knitting Craft
Learn to knit with fingers
Word Family Houses
Sort words into houses by ending sounds
Time Sequence Stories
Put daily activity pictures in order
Ecosystem Food Chains
Show who eats whom in nature
Stained Glass Art
Make stained glass with tissue paper
Antonym Matching Game
Match words that mean opposite things
Decimal Number Board
Learn about decimal numbers
Sock Washing Practice
Wash socks by hand in basin
Moon Phase Calendar
Track moon changes on calendar
Paper Weaving Mats
Weave paper strips into mats
Prefix Word Building
Add prefixes to change word meanings
Money Value Recognition
Learn to recognize money values
Animal Habitat Dioramas
Build 3D animal homes
Batik Art Technique
Make batik-style art with wax
Syllable Clapping Games
Clap syllables in spoken words
Fraction Pizza Models
Cut pizza models into equal pieces
Silverware Organization
Sort utensils into correct compartments
Constellation Patterns
Find star patterns with special materials
Origami Paper Folding
Fold paper into animals and shapes
Homophone Matching
Match words that sound same but different
Measurement Lab Station
Compare measurements using different tools
Butterfly Life Cycle
Watch caterpillars become butterflies
Tile Pattern Creation
Make geometric patterns with tiles
Phonics Treasure Hunt
Hunt for objects with specific sounds
Skip Counting Movement
Move while counting by numbers
Button Sewing Practice
Sew buttons onto practice cards
Rain Collection Study
Collect and measure rainwater
Self-Portrait Collage
Make self-portrait with cut materials
Suffix Word Building
Add word endings to change meanings
Analog Clock Practice
Practice telling time on analog clock
Leathercraft Basics
Make simple leather items
Rock Cycle Model
Show how rocks form and change
Marionette Construction
Build marionette puppets with strings
Metaphor Illustration
Match pictures to saying meanings
Data Graphing Activity
Make graphs with collected information
Herb Garden Window
Grow cooking herbs in window garden
Shadow Measurement
Measure how shadows change daily
Bubble Science Lab
Explore bubble science and shapes
Threading Practice
Thread beads and pasta in patterns
Magnet Exploration
Explore what magnets attract
Story Sequence Cards
Put story pictures in correct order
Balance Scale Math
Compare weights with balance scale
Scent Matching Game
Match containers by their smells
Construction Paper Chains
Make paper chains for decoration
Sink and Float
Test what sinks and what floats
Stamping Patterns
Make repeating patterns with stamps
Comparing Heights
Compare how tall different things are
Community Helper Role Play
Pretend to be community helpers
Color Mixing Exploration
Mix colors to make new colors
Lacing Cards Practice
Lace string through card holes
Simple Machine Study
Explore simple machines and how they work
Emotion Expression Art
Make art showing different feelings
Seed Sorting Activity
Sort different types of seeds
Memory Concentration Game
Play memory games with picture cards
Simple Cooking Tasks
Help with simple cooking preparations
Geometric Pattern Blocks
Copy geometric patterns with blocks
Wind Direction Study
Study wind direction with weather tools
Clay Pinch Pots
Make clay pots using pinching technique
Letter Sound Bingo
Play bingo with letters and sounds
Plant Parts Study
Learn about different parts of plants
Texture Rubbings
Make texture pictures with crayon rubbings
Hundred Chart Patterns
Find number patterns on hundred chart
Sound Story Creation
Make stories with special sound words
Water Absorption Test
Test what materials soak up water
Dancing Ribbons
Dance and move with colorful ribbons
Fossil Excavation
Dig for fossils buried in sand
Symmetry Art Creation
Make symmetrical art with folding
Healthy Food Sorting
Sort foods into healthy groups
Simple Weaving Loom
Weave yarn on simple cardboard loom
Bird Watching Journal
Watch and record birds in journal
Preparing Doll Clothes
Make doll clothes from fabric pieces
Paper Doll Preparation
Make paper dolls with outfits
Clothes Folding Practice
Practice folding clothes properly
Paper Planes & Rockets
Create imaginative paper flying objects
Citrus Squeezing & Pouring
Squeeze citrus fruits and pour juice
Sock Pairing Laundry Game
Match sock pairs from laundry basket
Napkin Folding Sequence
Fold napkins using sequence cards
Peel and Slice Banana
Peel and slice banana safely
Orange Peeling and Slicing
Peel and section oranges carefully
Leaf Dusting & Plant Care
Dust leaves and water indoor plants
Lunchbox Packing Practice
Pack balanced lunch in lunchbox
Watering Plants with Cup
Water plants with measured amounts
Jar Opening & Closing
Open and close different sized jars
Mystery Bag Geometry Hunt
Feel and identify hidden shapes by touch
Tasting Tray Experience
Taste and identify different flavors
Blindfold Rope Walk
Walk rope line with blindfold for balance
Story Stones Creation
Decorate stones for story creation
Opposite Cards with Actions
Match opposites and act them out
Morning Routine Sequence
Order morning routine picture cards
Geometry Shape Hunt at Home
Find shapes hidden around the house
Capacity Compare Cups & Jars
Compare container sizes by pouring water
Terrarium in a Bottle
Build miniature garden in bottle
Magnet Fishing Challenge
Fish for magnetic items and count them
Ice Excavation Rescue
Rescue toys frozen in ice blocks
Potato Stamp Printmaking
Make prints with potato stamps
Music Shaker Workshop
Build shakers and explore rhythms
Body Percussion Patterns
Make rhythm patterns with body sounds
Sticker Story Illustration
Tell stories with stickers and drawings
Boiled Egg Peeling
Crack and peel hard-boiled eggs
Fruits & Vegetables Washing
Wash fruits and vegetables properly
Flower Collecting & Arranging
Collect and arrange natural flowers
Bean Transfer Pouring
Pour beans between two pitchers
Pillow Fight
Safe pillow fight in designated area
Create a Story Together
Co-create an illustrated story
Design a Robot with Materials
Build a robot from recycled materials
Create an Animal Mask
Make wearable animal masks
Examine Insects Rocks and Nature
Explore and examine natural specimens
Collect Shells Rocks and Flowers
Collect and organize natural treasures
Practice to Order and Pay
Practice restaurant ordering and payment
Play The Floor is Lava
Navigate room without touching floor
Use a Digital Camera
Take photos with digital camera
Make a Photography Session
Organize photo shoot with props
Explore Transportation Types
Learn about different vehicles
Draw a Family Tree
Create illustrated family tree
Make Paper Airplanes
Fold and fly paper airplanes
Make a Map of Your Street
Draw neighborhood map with landmarks
Easy Yoga Practice
Practice simple yoga poses
Watch the Clouds
Observe and identify cloud shapes
Make a Kite Together
Build and fly a homemade kite
Collect Flowers and Make Flower Print to Paper with Paint
paint the flowers and make flower print on paper
Plant a Tree or Plant Seeds
Plant seeds or tree together
Free Format Dance Party
Dance freely to favorite music
Put on a Magic Show
Perform magic tricks for family
Put on a Play for Family
Create and perform family play
Make a Time Capsule
Create time capsule for future
Fly a Kite
Fly kite in open outdoor space
Static Electricity Experiment
Discover static electricity with balloons
Make Playdough in Different Colors
Mix playdoughs to create new colors
Run Watercolors on Paper
Explore watercolor painting techniques
String Threading Activity
Thread beads onto string
Create Shadow Plays
Make shadow puppet stories
Necklace Making with Beads
String beads to make necklaces
Jump Rope Practice
Practice jump rope skills
Build with Cardboard Boxes
Build structures from cardboard boxes
Make Fruit Kabobs
Create fruit kabobs for healthy snack
Nature Sound Hunt
Listen for and identify nature sounds
Create a Treasure Hunt
Follow clues to find hidden treasures
Practice making soap
Make soap bubbles with soap drops
Make oobleck to experiment
Make and explore oobleck
Follow a plain line or zigzag
Follow drawn lines on ground
Practice walking on the line
Walk along a floor line
Handprint&footprint design
Create hand and foot tracings
Create a balloon rocket
Make balloon-powered rocket
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