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Pour and Explore: Day 1

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  TO SEE RESULTS, CLICK HERE:   Pour and Explore: Day 2 What is it?         Pour and Explore  is how Montessori Maws' do sensory play.  What is sensory play? Lets do some research! *googles the question* "  Sensory exploration is a  child's way of examining, discovering, categorizing, and making sense of the world, and it's beneficial to provide them with opportunities for  sensory  play."   (Mar 5, 2020   www.verywellfamily.com  › why-sensory-play-is-importa... )        Ok, yes technically everything that you do can be considered sensory exploration, but we as Maws need some time for us to treat ourselves!  So, create a goal that is reasonable to your family (at least once a week) so the time spent can be 100% focused  on the activity.          In our home, with our LO, we try to theme these and spend at least 3 days before we 'exit' the activity.  Yes,...

Mid-October2020 Update

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Homeschool Buyers Co-Op

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This site seems to have some GRRREAT, free, and up-to-date resources for parents who are either: 1. Just beginning the H.S. journey , or 2. Those looking for H.S. Curriculum options andresources. Wanna join? Try this: https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/?source=318335 Wanna buy? Try this: http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/home-school-curriculum/?source=318335 The Homeschool Buyer Co-op is a free homeschooling organization for both new and veteran homeschoolers. Co-op membership is free and confidential, and entitles homeschooling families to GroupBuy discounts on high-quality curriculum. On the site you'll find lots of free information, such as databases of free curriculum, field trips, and educational contests and scholarships. Highly recommended. Click here for more information. Homeschooling

Developmental Milestones

Curious on what to be looking for to aide in your child's development?  Look below! There are many  theories on development and as always  you know your child best.  It never hurts to get a second opinion, right? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) You know these people AND they have a convenient checklist to download WITH video examples. From their site: Content source:  Division of Birth Defects, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pathways From their site: Pathways.org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing FREE child development information to empower parents and health professionals. Our milestones are supported by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) findings. Our games and activities are validated by pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Understood for Learning ...