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Who would have ever thought that kids could have fun while learning at the Montessori summer camp? These activities are based on real work and sensory play. They help young children become independent and confident. They also help children build strong finger muscles and deep concentration. This list of twenty summer ideas will keep your child calm, happy, and busy all summer long.
Montessori kindergarten activities use real objects and natural materials. The adult sets up the activity and shows the child how to do it. The adult uses very few words during the lesson. Then, the adult steps back. The child can repeat the work as many times as they want. This helps children focus deeply and learn by themselves.
Give your toddler a small water pitcher. Show them how to fill it from a bucket. They can carry it with two hands and water the garden. This activity builds great physical balance.
Gather dirty plastic toys or large blocks. Make soapy water and give it to your child with a real scrub brush. Children love to scrub dirt away and wipe the toys dry with a towel.
Take the snack preparation outside to a picnic table. Have your child rinse the strawberries through a strainer. A child’s nylon knife is safe for cutting the fruit.
Arrange your table with a lemon manual juicer and cut up lemons. You need to use a lot of hand strength to squeeze a lemon. This builds the exact muscles needed for writing later.
Attach a strong string between two chairs at your child’s chest level. Provide them with a washcloth basket and wooden clothespins. Pinching the pins builds a strong pencil grip.
Provide your child with a mini basket or empty egg carton. Take a walk around a yard or park. Give them the opportunity to gather stones and pinecones. Later, they can group them according to size or color.
Pour water into a low plastic bin. Have your child place different objects in the water. They will find out which ones sink and which ones float.
Place small toy animals or seashells in a large block of ice. They can melt the ice to save the toys.
Place dark construction paper in the direct sun. Have your child arrange flat leaves or rocks on top of the paper. Leave it for a few hours to see cool sun-bleached shapes.
Put dirt and water in old pots and pans outside. Toddlers love to mix and scoop mud to make pretend pies and soups.
Draw a long line on the driveway. Give your child a bowl full of water. Ask him to walk along the line while holding the bowl.
Collect flat river stones of different sizes. You should then encourage your preschooler to stack them vertically. This simple task gives them a lot of patience, with added hand-eye coordination.
Keep two bowls side by side and fill one with water. Give your kid a large sponge to soak up water. They can then squeeze the water out into the empty bowl.
Make a small path in your yard using different textures. Use a section of soft grass, smooth stones, dry leaves, and sand. Let your child walk across it barefoot to feel the changes.
Place dry sand in a bin and cover it with shiny pennies or shells. Provide your kid with a ‘colander’ or a mesh sifter. They can scoop the sand and shake it to find the treasures.
Make large letters or patterns on the pavement using chalk. Let your child have a cup of water and a real paintbrush. They can paint over chalk lines to remove them.
Collect fallen flower petals during a morning walk. Place them flat between sheets of paper inside a heavy book. After a few days, your child can use them for art.
Put upright toy animals on the concrete on a sunny afternoon. Use sidewalk chalk to help your child trace the dark shadows on the ground.
Put textured seashells or rocks into a bin with water. Give your child an old toothbrush. They can clean the small grooves to develop fine motor skills.
Collect clear plastic spice bottles. Have your toddler fill them with pebbles or sand. Close lids well to allow them to shake and play with sounds!
Doing these activities at home is wonderful for your child. Enrolling them in a true Montessori summer camp offers even more benefits. A real camp provides a beautifully prepared environment. Toddlers are transitioned into a full Montessori program with certified teachers. These activities help your child keep practicing the positive behaviors in their home routine. This is particularly beneficial for families considering a Montessori summer camp Princeton program.
New Horizons Montessori has been supporting the development of young children for 18 years. We provide great summer programs for kids 18 months to 7 years. Our school has twenty-five years of early childhood education experience. We have lovely, clean classrooms and a spacious green playground. Our fully certified teachers know how to guide children toward independence and success. We help children love learning for the rest of their lives. Please visit us to book a personal tour of our campus today.
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