tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67751578315240464182023-11-15T23:39:26.368-08:00AMCMontessoriUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-73249360516882648582013-04-04T18:34:00.001-07:002013-04-04T18:34:07.840-07:00New Websites from LearningSuccessInstitute<a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Announcing-our-new-websites.html?soid=1011297815031&aid=K60VxJaoSWs">http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Announcing-our-new-websites.html?soid=1011297815031&aid=K60VxJaoSWs</a><br />
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The last few weeks we have been studying Ancient Egypt. <br />
I can't wait to show you all what we have been doing. The boys have<br />
really been into the whole Egyptian time period. This study was geared <br />
toward my 1st Grader but my 6th grader has jumped in as well. <br />
Here are a list of topics we have discussed to far. ".Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-60705946693088952192013-03-18T09:59:00.001-07:002013-03-18T09:59:28.651-07:00Angels Of Heart: Book Nook- Montessori at Home by Heidi Spietz<a href="http://angelsofheart.blogspot.com/2011/08/book-nook-montessori-at-home-by-heidi.html?spref=bl">Angels Of Heart: Book Nook- Montessori at Home by Heidi Spietz</a>: Montessori at Home by Heidi Spietz <br />
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"<span style="font-family: verdana;">I have noticed around the blogosphere that <br />
there seems to be a large interest in play <br />
based learning. It is extremely exciting for <br />
me to see that there are so many others <br />
that have the same philosophy and approach to <br />
learning. I have noticed as well a recent <br />
interest in the Montessori style that seems <br />
to have exploded upon the blogs." Read more....</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-60726282962179478102013-02-19T13:44:00.001-08:002013-02-19T13:44:58.287-08:00NAMC Montessori Teacher Training Blog: Using a Digital Camera in the Montessori Classroom<a href="http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2013/02/digital-camera-in-montessori-classroom.html#.USPyO-88r3E.blogger">NAMC Montessori Teacher Training Blog: Using a Digital Camera in the Montessori Classroom</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-89995744770321701772013-02-15T16:18:00.001-08:002013-02-15T16:18:28.291-08:00Homeschooling Hearts & Minds: All About Gardens and Farming---30 FREE Resources!...<a href="http://homeschoolheartandmind.blogspot.com/2013/02/all-about-gardens-and-farming-30-free.html?spref=bl">Homeschooling Hearts & Minds: All About Gardens and Farming---30 FREE Resources!...</a>: Spring is coming---or maybe I’m just impatient for winter be over? I’ve got visions of gardening and tender young plants dancing in my he...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-61092095218324700132012-12-10T09:46:00.003-08:002012-12-10T09:46:30.807-08:00Winter/Holiday 2012 Lesson Planning <style><!--
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Get set for some fun in December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Visit the following links from American Montessori
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<a href="http://www.amonco.org/grammarforchildren.html">http://www.amonco.org/grammarforchildren.html</a></div>
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MC Holiday Grammar Bingo and Extension Exercises</div>
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Christmas Around the World Part I</div>
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<a href="http://www.amonco.org/2fall_winter2001.html">http://www.amonco.org/2fall_winter2001.html</a></div>
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Christmas Around the World Part II</div>
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<a href="http://montessori21stcentury.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/winter-and-holiday-2012-lesson-planning-montessori-style/">http://montessori21stcentury.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/winter-and-holiday-2012-lesson-planning-montessori-style/</a></div>
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Winter and Holiday 2012 Lesson Planning – Montessori Style</div>
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<a href="http://www.amonco.org/fall99.html">http://www.amonco.org/fall99.html</a></div>
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Kwanzaa Lesson Planning</div>
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<a href="http://www.amonco.org/fall99.html">http://www.amonco.org/fall99.html</a></div>
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Hanukkah Lesson Planning</div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6775157831524046418">https://montessori21stcentury.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/hoildays-and-observances/</a></div>
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Holidays and Observances</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-78213362774963123122012-09-20T14:55:00.000-07:002012-09-20T15:00:52.957-07:00Autumn Art Lessons for the Montessori Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Free Art Related Lessons Found in AMC Montessori –
Fall Newsletter<br />
<a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part I</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Color Wheels ~ A Lesson Plan for Learning to Mix
Colors with Poster<br />
(Tempera) Paint by Rae of The Creative Process </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.netposterworks.com/resources/curideas/colorwheel.html">http://www.netposterworks.com/resources/curideas/colorwheel.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Felting Lesson 3: Humans Discover Felting by Pat of
Harrsiville Designs<br />
<a href="http://www.harrisville.com/woolworks.htm">http://www.harrisville.com/woolworks.htm</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Make a Guiro by Georgette of Cantemos <a href="http://www.cantemosco.com/">http://www.cantemosco.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">See <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf</a>
Part I for detailed information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part II</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Recipe for Wood Dough for Sculpting Submitted by Richard
of Lord Company <a href="http://www.lordequip.com/">http://www.lordequip.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Turtle Drawing Lesson by Kim of Draw Your World – <a href="http://www.drawyourworld.com/">http://www.drawyourworld.com</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">(Please also visit Visit <a href="http://www.amonco.org/turtleset.jpg">http://www.amonco.org/turtleset.jpg</a>
to use with this lesson)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">For detailed information about the free lessons found
in Part II, please see</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"> <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall2.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall2.pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part III</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">The Friendship Tree Art Activity from North American
Montessori Center <a href="http://www.montessoritraining.net/">http://www.montessoritraining.net</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Making at Home Craft Recipes by Rae of The Creative
Process</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.creativeprocess.net/">http://www.creativeprocess.net</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">For detailed free lesson plans found in Part III,
please see </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part IV</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Italy Unit Study Including Art History and Art
Resource links<br />
<a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_italy.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessori_italy.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Painting Kitchen Trivets by Karen of Fun Felt <a href="http://www.funfelt.com/">http://www.funfel.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">For detailed free lesson plans found in Part IV,
please see </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part V</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Autumn Color Leaves Tissue Project by Sara Ambarian </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://condortales.com/bridestouch.html">http://condortales.com/bridestouch.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Sewing a Friendship Quiet by Dale of North American
Montessori Center <a href="http://www.montessoritraining.net/">http://www.montessoritraining.net</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">For detailed free lesson plans found in Part V,
please see </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part VIII</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Zebra Stick Craft by Anna of Wood, Etc..<br />
<a href="http://www.woodetccorp.com/">http://www.woodetccorp.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Broken Rib Scarf with Seed Stitch Easy Beginner
Pattern<br />
by Lois of Bountiful Spinning, Weaving and Knitting </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.bountifulspinweave.com/">http://www.bountifulspinweave.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">For free lessons found in Part VIII, please see</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"> <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Part IX</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Combing Learning and Fun at Art Museums by Wenda of
Birdcage Press<br />
<a href="http://www.birdcagepress.com/">http://www.birdcagepress.com</a><br />
Combine Learning and Fun at Art Museums<br />
*Treasure Hunt<br />
*Art Collector<br />
*I Spy an Eye<br />
*Scavenger Hunt</span></div>
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For free lessons found in Part IX, please see <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative9/montessori_fall9.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative9/montessori_fall9.pdf</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">To view autumn themed art, math, phonics, reading, creative writing, social studies, science, practical life and other free lesson planning, please visit <span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html</a><a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html</a></span></span></div>
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Heidi Anne Spietz</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-12312542747574581472012-08-29T20:17:00.001-07:002012-08-29T20:17:29.761-07:00Kurious Kitty's Kurio Kabinet: A Happy Birthday Month!<a href="http://kuriouskitty.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-happy-birthday-month.html?spref=bl">Kurious Kitty's Kurio Kabinet: A Happy Birthday Month!</a>: Since there are no federal holidays in August, you might think there's nothing much to celebrate. Wrong! There are hundreds of famous people.<br />
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Let's celebrate the August 31st birthday of Maria Montessori!! :-) Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-76938828587456033712012-08-16T17:32:00.000-07:002012-09-21T20:01:30.596-07:00Get Busy!<style> <!--
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<i>Steady as a clock, busy as a bee, and cheerful as a
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Teachers, students and parents all hope for a positive and
productive start when it is time to head back to school; and there is no
question that getting off on the right foot can help the flow of the whole
year. Whether it is through classroom and community preparations, early
academic reviews, or fun and easy projects to build enthusiasm, the activities
of first few weeks are very important. </div>
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We hope that the following ideas from the “three R’s” to
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<i>Classroom environment sets the tone. </i><span style="font-style: normal;"></span></div>
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Keep things cool and calm with Georgette from Cantemos’ <i>Classroom
Relaxation Exercise.</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf</a></span></div>
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Practice social skills, build community, and appreciate
individual differences with Dale from North American Montessori Center’s <i>Getting
to Know Each Other</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> and </span><i>The
Friendship Tree</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> exercises. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf</a></span></div>
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You will find other interesting and inspiring ideas in this
article, <i>Creating a Warm and Inclusive Classroom Environment: Planning for
All Children to Feel Welcome </i><span style="font-style: normal;">by Jessica L.
Bucholz of University of West Georgia and Julie L. Sheffler of Florida Atlantic
University. <a href="http://www.cehs.wright.edu/%7Eprenick/Spring_Summer09_Edition/htm/bucholz.htm">http://www.cehs.wright.edu/~prenick/Spring_Summer09_Edition/htm/bucholz.htm</a></span></div>
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For another interesting perspective on classroom environment
read this piece by Julie McLaughlin, describing her goals and lessons in
classroom management in her first year as a student teacher. <a href="http://sitemaker.umich.edu/mclaughlin_portfolio/creating_a_positive_classroom_environment">http://sitemaker.umich.edu/mclaughlin_portfolio/creating_a_positive_classroom_environment</a></div>
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<i>Tune up on basic academics.</i><span style="font-style: normal;"></span></div>
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For spelling and vocabulary drills, check out
Stillsonworks.com’s Middle School Word Puzzles <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf</a>
and <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative6/montessori_fall6.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative6/montessori_fall6.pdf</a></div>
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Dr. Borenson and Associates offer Fall Fun with Hands-On
Equations. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf</a>
and <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative6/montessori_fall6.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative6/montessori_fall6.pdf</a></div>
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For a more in-depth math activity, look over Dianne Knesek’s
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Extensions. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf</a></div>
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You can put a whole range of subjects into play with the <i>Apples
and Oranges Unit study</i><span style="font-style: normal;">. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessoriapplesandoranges.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessoriapplesandoranges.html</a>
You will find lots of good introductory exercises and projects perfect for the
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<i>Reintroduce the arts and sciences.</i><span style="font-style: normal;"></span></div>
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Get the creative juices flowing with a fun craft activity to
go along with the story <i>The Mitten</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> by
Jan Brett, from Elaine at Kimbo. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf</a></span></div>
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Begin your explorations of hue, tone, shade, color mixing
and more with Rae from The Creative Process’ color wheel lesson. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf</a></div>
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Explore color and shape with an easy seasonal art project
that uses simple materials and minimal “traditional” artistic talent. Start
your students off with Sara L. Ambarian’s <i>Autumn Colors Tissue Paper Art
Project</i><span style="font-style: normal;">. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf</a>
The finished pieces make great classroom decorations, too. </span></div>
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Switching to science, get your students ready for discovery
by warming up with scientific equipment and concepts. </div>
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Don and Diana from Nature’s Workshop Plus! share microscope
pointers in <i>Delighting in Little Things—Children and Microscopes</i><span style="font-style: normal;">. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf</a></span></div>
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The <i>Human Cardiovascular System Unit Study</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> includes anatomy, vocabulary, diagrams, function,
nutrition, exercise and more. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf</a></span></div>
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<i>Start with some easy kitchen projects.</i><span style="font-style: normal;"></span></div>
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The late Kathy O’Reilly’s <i>Applesauce Parfait</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> from </span><i>Cooking with Children Can Be Easy</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> is a great starter recipe to introduce young
students to the basics of food preparation. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall2.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall2.pdf</a></span></div>
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For more introductory exercises, check out the easy Filipino
dessert recipes from Cherry Mae Miro. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf</a></div>
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Millie from Insta-Learn shares a super-simple alternative to
boxed macaroni and cheese, which might be a good way to get kids thinking about
the benefits of “scratch” cooking. It only takes two ingredients and some
water. You can’t get simpler than that. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf</a></div>
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For students old enough for baking and ready to tackle a
recipe with a few more steps, try Music for Little Folks’ <i>Hot Fudge Pudding
Cake</i><span style="font-style: normal;">. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf</a></span></div>
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This interesting article from Disney’s Family Fun gives a
good overview of the levels of skill and competence the average child goes
through as they’re getting comfortable and learning to be safe in the kitchen.
(Use the menu above the article to access each section.) <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/teaching-kids-to-cook-714658">http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/teaching-kids-to-cook-714658</a></div>
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Limiting the number of ingredients in the recipes you make
is one way of keeping things simple in the kitchen for novice cooks. Here
are a variety of recipes with five ingredients or less. <a href="http://www.food.com/recipes/5-ingredients-or-less/quickandeasy">http://www.food.com/recipes/5-ingredients-or-less/quickandeasy</a></div>
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Have a short-attention-span cook in your class or family?
Look through these 15-minute recipes. (Click the “view recipes” tab to see the
whole collection.) <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipes/everyday-cooking/quick-and-easy/15-minute-meals/Main.aspx">http://allrecipes.com/recipes/everyday-cooking/quick-and-easy/15-minute-meals/Main.aspx</a></div>
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Another way to simplify an introduction to cooking is by
removing the “cooking” part, and focusing on no-cook recipes. A lot of the
recipes linked below are quite “grown-up”, and there IS knife work involved in
many of them. However, they use fresh foods, are often very bright and
attractive, and they illustrate the wide variety of types of food you can make
without using a stove or oven. <a href="http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2010/07/68-cheap-healthy-no-cook-recipes.html">http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2010/07/68-cheap-healthy-no-cook-recipes.html</a>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Our friends at
Hands-on Equations have just announced the release of <b>The Fun Way to Learn
Algebra - FREE - Hands-On Equations 1 Lite</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> app for the iPad! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">If you own an iPad,
<b>download this free app today</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">
from the App Store at <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fun-way-to-learn-algebra-free/id505954972?ls=1&mt=8"><span style="color: #1f449a;">http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fun-way-to-learn-algebra-free/id505954972?ls=1&mt=8</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><i>To commemorate the event, </i></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Hands-on Equations has a <b>RAFFLE</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Download the free app,
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><b> B.</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> A free Hands-On Equations Level 1 or Level 2 app
and a $25 cash check.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Winners will be contacted via e-mail, so please sign up <a href="http://forms.aweber.com/form/32/1122030832.htm"><span style="color: #1f449a;">at
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvVbLp2D0k"><span style="color: #1f449a;">See
this video</span></a> to view an overview by Dr. Borenson of the Hands-On
Equations Level 1 app.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Please note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>American Montessori Consulting is not
affiliated with the raffle in any way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>AMC is not receiving any monetary compensation for posting this
announcement!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This message is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>only to inform school and homeschool
teachers about the newest offerings from Borenson and Associates. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-52335487349614646322012-06-22T15:53:00.000-07:002012-06-22T15:53:16.174-07:00Special Summer Lesson Planning Links - Part IIWhen it's too hot outside, why not create some fun indoors. Let’s take a second look at some specific links worth repeating.<P>
<a href="http://www.amonco.org/fall_sup1.html">Create Your Own Reading Books - Part I</a><P>
<a href="http://www.amonco.org/fall_sup2.html">Create Your Own Reading Books Part II!</a><P>
<a href="http://amonco.org/summer3/montessori_summer3.pdf">Floating Needles</a><P>
<a href="http://amonco.org/summer4/montessori_summer4.pdf">Leaf Print T-Shirt</a><P>
<a href="http://montessori21stcentury.wordpress.com/2011/07/14/indoor-activities-to-get-you-out-of-the-sun/">Indoor Activities Get You Out of the Sun</a><P>
Enjoy!<p>
Heidi Anne Spietz<P>
American Montessori Consulting<BR>
<a href="http://www.amonco.org/">amonco.org</a><BR>
Celebrating 24 Years of Serving School and Home Educators<BR>
Montessori for the 21st Century<BR>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-15367822669769418882012-06-19T19:52:00.001-07:002012-06-22T15:54:27.984-07:00Special Summer Lesson Planning Links - Part IThe first day of summer is fast approaching Let’s take a second look at some summer lesson planning links worth repeating. <P>
<a href="http://amcmontessori.blogspot.com/2012/04/childrens-books-for-summer-reading-part.html">Children's Books for Summer Reading - Part I</a><P>
<a href="http://amcmontessori.blogspot.com/2012/03/patriotic-american-songs-in-english-and.html">Patriotic American Songs in English and Spanish Special!!</a><P>
<a href="http://amcmontessori.blogspot.com/2011/08/bilingual-spanishenglish-unit-study.html">A Bilingual Spanish/English Unit Study About Plants</a><P>
<a href="http://amcmontessori.blogspot.com/2011/04/montessori-lessons-gardening-unit-study.htm">MONTESSORI LESSONS -A Gardening Unit Study (With the Focus on the Summer)</a><P>
Enjoy!<p>
Heidi Anne Spietz<P>
American Montessori Consulting<BR>
<a href="http://www.amonco.org/">amonco.org</a><BR>
Celebrating 24 Years of Serving School and Home Educators<BR>
Montessori for the 21st Century<BR>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-9949339533644033882012-05-08T16:06:00.000-07:002012-05-08T16:07:41.922-07:00Hands On Equations Workshops and Webinars<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20pt;"><i>Part 1--Resource Partner Picks</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">As
parents and educators we all understand both the importance of reading and the
potential for engagement which can be found in the pursuit. This potential is
even more impressive when students have choices about what books they will
read. </span></div><P>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">Many
of us remember the excitement of “library days” in school, with the whole
collection available to us, and the decision of what to read next all ours to
make. Many of us have retained
that excitement into adulthood; so a trip to the library, book store, on-line
vendor, or even our own home book collections feels like the beginning of an
adventure for which we are completely in the driver’s seat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">If
we can help the children in our lives develop that same enthusiasm and
curiosity, we have given them a priceless, life-long gift. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">In
addition, Maria Montessori said, <i>“The first essential for the child's
development is concentration. The
child who concentrates is immensely happy.” </i></span></div><P>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">Both
listening as someone else reads aloud and spending independent time reading can
be very effective activities for allowing children to develop concentration. In our modern, fast-paced,
over-stimulated world, it is harder—and more important—than ever to help
children learn this skill. Reading
time (whether in a group or solo) can put the brakes on a busy world, as well
as opening up many new horizons for our children and students. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">With
summer reading season coming up, we asked the American Montessori Consulting
Primary Recommended Resource Center partners <a href="http://www.amonco.org/resource_topic.html">http://www.amonco.org/resource_topic.html</a>
to share with us some of their favorite children’s books. Here are the
recommendations and some comments of the business people who responded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Gari
from Music for Little People, <a href="http://store.musicforlittlepeople.com/info.html">http://store.musicforlittlepeople.com/info.html</a>
, likes the following books, which unsurprisingly involve singing and
movement. She recommends: </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>A,
You're Adorable</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Martha Alexander—“Once the adult and child know this song well, the child
can sing the letter and the adult answer, and vice versa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>[If
you’re not familiar with the song by Sam Lipmann, Buddy Kaye, and Fred Wise
that inspired this board book, you can hear it here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TyQlIatSJ8&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TyQlIatSJ8&feature=related</a>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>This
Little Chick</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">-by
John Lawrence—“This can be sung to the tune of ‘Mulberry Bush’.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Runaway
Bunny</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Margaret Wise Brown—“This book suggests lots of movement. Have the children
do the different movements and the control is, ‘now run back to me’, etc.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Larry
and Karen at the Farm Country General Store, <a href="http://www.homeschoolfcgs.com/">http://www.homeschoolfcgs.com</a> ,
suggested several well-loved series which could provide many hours of happy
reading over the coming summer. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Little
House on the Prairie</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Laura Ingalls Wilder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Chronicles of Narnia</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by C.S. Lewis</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">The
<i>Henry and Ramona</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
series by Beverly Cleary</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Ligia
from Childsake said it was not easy to decide on just a few favorite children’s
books. The ones that came to mind,
however, were these:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Farewell
to Shady Glade</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Bill Peet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Flute's
Journey</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Lynne Cherry</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Tree
of Life</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Barbara Bash, which tied in her estimation with</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Alejandro's
Gift</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by
Richard E. Albert</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">To
find more of Ligia’s recommendations of books about nature and the environment,
visit her website, which includes about 400 more titles. <a href="http://www.childsake.com/">http://www.childsake.com</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Kathie
from INSTA-LEARN, <a href="http://www.insta-learn.com/">http://www.insta-learn.com</a>
, like many of us, remembers many happy times reading – and re-reading—favorite
books to her own children. These were her family’s most memorable:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Peeping
Beauty</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Mary Jane Auch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Easter Egg Farm </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">by
Mary Jane Auch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Jillian
Jiggs</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Phoebe Gilman</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Dumbstruck</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by Sara Pennypacker and
Mary Jane Auch</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Stephanie
from Professor Toto, <a href="http://www.professortoto.com/">http://www.professortoto.com</a>
, remembers reading and enjoying these books during her own childhood. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Madeline Series</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Ludwig Bemelmans</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Secret Garden</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Frances Hodgson Burnett</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Choose
Your Own Adventure </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">books
(Various Authors)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Where
the Wild Things Are </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">by
Maurice Sendak</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Dark Crystal</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by A. C. H. Smith</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Berenstain Bears Series</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by Stan and Jan Berenstain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Babysitter's Club</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Ann M. Martin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Scary
Stories to Tell in the Dark</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by Alvin Schwartz</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Fear
Street </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">&<i>
Goosebumps</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by R.L. Stine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Diana
from Nature’s Workshop Plus, <a href="http://www.workshopplus.com/">http://www.workshopplus.com</a>
, recommends the following classic
stories, especially as read-aloud books. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Hans
Brinker; or, the Silver Skates: A Story of Life in Holland</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by Mary Mapes Dodge</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Robinson
Crusoe</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Daniel DeFoe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Black Stallion</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Walter Farley</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Wind in the Willows</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Kenneth Grahame</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Jungle Book</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Rudyard Kipling</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Rascal</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by Sterling North</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Yearling</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Sign of the Beaver</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Elizabeth George Speare</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Heidi</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"> by Johanna Spyri</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>The
Prince and the Pauper</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
by Mark Twain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Charlotte’s
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Rita
from Literature Resources Online, LLC, <a href="https://www.literatureplace.com/">https://www.literatureplace.com</a>
,has shared a 65-book list of award-winning fiction books which she calls
“Today’s Classics”. Find that list here: <a href="http://www.amonco.org/summer6/montessori_summer6.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/summer6/montessori_summer6.pdf</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Georgette
of Cantemos Bilingual Books and Music, <a href="http://www.simplespanishsongs/">http://www.simplespanishsongs</a>
, recommends the following stories:</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">As
the grandmother of four children under the age of 6, I love to read to them the
book, <i>Everybody Poops</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">, by Taro Gomi. It results in giggles, but also in engrossed
listeners. This book is used in Japanese schools; and it informs children that
creatures that eat, poop. Some do it in the water, while on the move, in
diapers or in the toilet. It is educational not only because it makes a body
function a normal topic of conversation, but it includes drawings of wild
animals and their names. My grandchildren, clamor for it, sit close, laugh and
learn. Ah, if every learning experience were that fun! This book can be used
for kindergarten through 6th grade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;"><i>Lucas
and His Loco Beans</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">,
by Ramona Winner, is a story about a boy whose grandfather shows and explains
about Mexican Jumping Beans. This educational story is written in rhyme and
introduces Spanish words. It also gives a complete explanation of how a moth
lays her eggs in a flower, and the larva end up in the seeds. The feeding of
the larva is what causes the motion of the bean. This book is good for
kindergarten through 6th grade.</span></div>
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out Georgette’s own chapter book, </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">Andy and the Gold Mine<i>. Here is a description
of the book in Georgette’s own words, and an activity she has provided for your
students. </i></span></div>
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and the Gold Mine</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">
introduces California gold mining in a true story adventure. Ten year old Andy
spends summers in Randsburg, CA. One year, after a harrowing encounter with a
rattlesnake in an abandoned mine, Andy finds the Butte Mine. Jake, an
experienced miner shows Andy how to crush rock and rinse the powdered stone to
find the specks of gold. Students can be shown where Randsburg, CA is, and
learn about a town that had one of the most abundant gold mines of the time. </span></div>
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story ends with young Andy, taking his gold dust to the General Store. The
store manager pockets the gold vial and puts a few coins in the register. A
complete discussion about honesty can be started or students can speculate
about what really took place. Ages
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14pt;">ACTIVITY-
students could each bring in a rock about the size of their fist, sit out in
the playground, crush the rocks with rubber mallets (while wearing protective
glasses), put the powder in Styrofoam bowls with water, swirl it around,
allowing the large sediment to settle to the bottom and experience the type of
work done by young Andy who in the end (with much trial and error) did find
some gold dust.</span><br />
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font-family: ArialMT;">Greetings all you kite lovers out there.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Glen Rothstein here, just giving you a head's up on what's up in the sky around here.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">NABX is going on at Ivanpah right now so if you're inclined, head on over there and have a blast.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.nabx.net/"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;">http://www.nabx.net/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.nabx.net/"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT; color: rgb(46, 104, 198);"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">The two other "major" events (besides your own fun) are Santa Barbara and Santa Maria.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">4/15 marks the 27th Annual Santa Barbara Kite Festival. Every year, Dave Hefferman (& Family) along with Rakesh Bahadur (& Family) work hard to bring smiles to the faces of kids and adults alike. They're back again at SB City College to do it all over again. Please go out and support this event.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.sbkitefest.com/"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;">http://www.sbkitefest.com/</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.sbkitefest.com/"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;"></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT; color: rgb(46, 104, 198);"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Sunday, April 22nd brings us to Santa Maria for their 3rd Annual Discovery Museum Family Kite Festival at Rotary Centenial Park. Every year, this event grows. Along with the great food, added this year are 3 Demo Quad Teams along with some Dual Line Demos as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">The Candy Drop has a new twist (or Flap, if you will) and we're expanding the Bol Runs which got out of control last year.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org/kite.htm"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;">http://www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org/kite.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">There's even a Lodging Special with additional goodies above and beyond the discounted room rates.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org/kite/2012/Up%20Up%20%20Away%20Kite%20Festival%20Package%20FFI.docx"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;">http://www.smvdiscoverymuseum.org/kite/2012/Up%20Up%20%20Away%20Kite%20Festival%20Package%20FFI.docx</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT; color: rgb(46, 104, 198);"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Just up the road on the 28th and 29th, the Morro Bay Kite Festival continues to pick up steam.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">The bottom line is Kiting is happening and all you need to do is get there. Grab your friends and family and make a go of if. If you can't make it, grab a kite, hit your local flying spot and share, share, share.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">For further info, please contact your local kite shops, clubs or the AKA.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Best Wishes and Winds,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">ger<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Glen E. Rothstein<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Dawn to Dusk Flyer - Ventura County Kite Flyers<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;"><a href="http://www.vckf.org/"><span style="color: rgb(46, 104, 198); text-decoration: none;">www.VCKF.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: ArialMT;">Editor’s note:<span style=""> </span>For additional kite flying fun, please read the AMC Montessori Newsletter – Spring 2012 Edition - <a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring4/montessori_spring_4.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/spring4/montessori_spring_4.pdf</a></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-51205121179996877642012-03-23T16:21:00.005-07:002012-04-06T15:00:36.035-07:00New from Author Alan Stillson of Middle School Word Puzzles<h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; page-break-after: avoid;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:24pt;"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:12pt;" >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></span></h1><div style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </p></div><div style=";font-family:Helvetica;font-size:medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">From author Alan Stillson</p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman', serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">5515 Keokuk Ave. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman', serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Woodland Hills, CA 91367<o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman', serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Telephone – (818) 884-4284 <o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman', serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Fax – (818) 592-6472<o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman', serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">E-mail –<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:astillson@sbcglobal.net" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">astillson@sbcglobal.net</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:12pt;">URL –<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://stillsonworks.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">http://stillsonworks.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman',serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><h3 style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; page-break-after: avoid;font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:13.5pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">New from Stillsonworks:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman',serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman',serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Stillsonworks is the website that features the works of southern California author Alan Stillson. Two recent additions are featured below:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman',serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p></div><div face="Helvetica" size="medium" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" face="'Times New Roman',serif" size="12pt" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">One is<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>Brain Warmer Uppers</i></b>. It’s a $5 e-book of no-pencil word puzzles for people of all ages and skill levels. It’s a great complement to our brainteasers for highly skilled solvers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><br /></p></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">The other is a live theatrical production of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>I Remember Lou</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks from June 1 – July 8, 2012. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b><i>I Remember Lou</i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is a classical Broadway style musical comedy with likeable characters, easy-to-sing songs and eclectic dance numbers. See if Lou Goldfarb finds the right balance of religious upbringing, idealism and love for his family<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Please call click onto<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://stillsonworks.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">http://stillsonworks.com</a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for more information. 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Visit <a href="http://stillsonworks.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">http://stillsonworks.com</a> today!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman',serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;" > </span></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-62606810430462665402012-03-17T11:10:00.005-07:002012-03-17T12:10:22.550-07:00Patriotic American Songs in English and Spanish Special!!The following announcement was forwarded to AMC from Georgette Baker:<br /><br />Patriotic American Songs in English and Spanish, season blowout $3 includes shipping call 800-393-136 or buy through paypal.<br />See <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KXWAM3EL2HM52">Patriotic American Songs in English and Spanish</a><br /> <br /><br />Georgette Baker<br />Performer and Producer of <br />CANTEMOS-Bilingual Books and Music<br />Chino Hills, CA 91709<br />Tel. 909-393-8372<br />800-393-1336<br /><a href="Http://www.simplespanishsongs.com">Http://www.simplespanishsongs.com</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dreamshapers.org/pvs/flash/30GeorgetteBaker_2min.html"> (GEORGETTE PERFORMING)</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-83401472680778293452012-01-30T12:03:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:54:01.198-08:00Fun Filled February Montessori Lesson PlanningWhy not use the month of February to do a unit study about the human heart? Visit <a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_heart_unitstudy.html">The Human Cardiovascular System</a> to access a set of links for a complete unit study on the human cardiovascular system. These K-12 links will lead you to articles, hands-on activities and other exercises that are compatible with the Montessori classified science reading cards, creative writing and other extensive lesson plans found in the <a href="http://www.amonco.org/bookstore.html">Montessori at Home</a>, <a href="http://www.amonco.org/bookstore.html">Modern Montessori at Home</a> and <a href="http://www.amonco.org/bookstore.html">Modern Montessori at Home II</a> books. <br /><br />Science need not be presented in a vacuum. . Help children and teens develop a new hobby and learn about biology in the process. The recently released <a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_spring_handson.html">AMC Montessori Spring Hands On Newsletter</a> is packed with fun filled science spring lesson planning. Use the information provided by Diana Ruark of <a href="http://www.workshopplus.com/">Nature’s Workshop Plus!</a>, Dale Gausman of the <a href="http://www.montessoritraining.net/"> North American Montessori Center</a>, and Sandy R. Wilbur, retired wildlife biologist specializing in ornithology, from <a href="http://www.condortales.com/newbooks.html"> Condor Tales</a> to take you step-by-step through a series of integrated ornithology lesson presentations.<br /><br />In Part I of the <a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring1/montessori_spring1.pdf">of the AMC Spring 2011 edition</a>, Sandy answers general as well specific questions which will help you to understand the benefits of this hobby. You’ll learn how to get started, what types of products to buy, and what pitfalls to avoid, to name a few. Sandy is also sensitive to the concerns educators may feel about presenting lessons on this topic.<br /><br />Diana Ruark of <a href="http://www.workshopplus.com/">Nature’s Workshop Plus!</a> also offers a wide array of nature lesson planning , with a tip or two about birds and bird watching, as well. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring8/montessori_spring8.pdf">Click here for specific details. </a> For a wide array of resources, books and other information, plan to spend some time at the <a href="http://www.workshopplus.com/">Nature’s Workshop Plus!</a> website, as well.<br /><br />February also provides opportunities for students to learn about specific social and political issues that have helped shaped U.S. history. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Black History Month, observed in February since 1926, provides many interesting opportunities to explore history, culture and food. The Creative Process can get you started with their “Celebrate Black History Month” page, linked here: <a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring8/montessori_spring8.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/spring8/montessori_spring8.pdf</a></span><br /><br />Montessorians will appreciate the imaginative George Washington lesson planning ideas that author Sara Ambarian has provided in <a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring8/montessori_spring8.pdf">AMC Montessori – Spring VIII</a>. Sara leads educators through Washington’s youthful aspirations, as well as providing the name of the resource that greatly shaped the way George Washington conducted himself in society.<br /><br />Traditional colonial recipes are featured and can easily be incorporated into Montessori’s practical life exercises. Sara also provides background information about George Washington’s dining proclivities. Sara has done an excellent job of presenting sufficient information about this subject, without bogging down educators with too much data <br /><p>February is a transitional lesson planning month. For March and April lesson planning, please also click on the link below.<br /></p><p><span style="font-size: 100%;"><img src="http://www.amonco.org/line_flowers.gif" /></span></p><p> <a href="http://www.amonco.org/springtime_celebrations.html">http://www.amonco.org/springtime_celebrations.html<br /></a></p><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color:MAUVE;"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS<br> ;font-size:130%;"><img src="http://www.amonco.org/butterfly_2002.jpg" /></span></span></span><span style="color:MAUVE;">Springtime Lesson Planning Links</span><span style="font-size: 100%;"></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="color:MAUVE;"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS<br> ;font-size:130%;"></span></span></span><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-33413378307807526972011-11-19T13:08:00.000-08:002011-11-19T13:11:00.430-08:00Thanksgiving Thoughts: Passing Along Some Positive Perspective with the Pumpkin PieTo me, author Sara Ambarian, is Sarah Snow, Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart - all rolled into one. I have known Sara for almost a decade now. Initially, I marveled at her multitasking abilities. She is a wonderful mom, a marvelous cook, seamstress, designer, wedding planner, webmaster, and writer. I'm sure that this is just a sampling of her talents and abilities. What's truly appealing; however, is the fact that she is very humble and is always willing to help other moms.<br /><br />So, when she told me that she had written the article <em>Thanksgiving Thoughts: Passing Along Some Positive Perspective with the Pumpkin Pie</em>, I couldn't wait to read it. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned Thanksgiving planner, this article will shed some new light on this holiday. You will learn how to involve your children in new, innovative ways.<br /><br />Have you postponed your Thanksgiving planning? Would you like to put some spark into your Thanksgiving celebration? Do you want to create a truly meaningful gathering, rather than some big show that is meaningless and stressful? Perhaps, you will gain some new insight to help you through the rough spots. Maybe, this is the year to create a Thanksgiving that is less stressful and more memorable.<br /><br />Sarah's perspective helped me to see our Thanksgiving in a whole new light. I know that you will glean some positive reinforcement and helpful tips on how to make this holiday meaningful for you and your family as well.<br /><br />BTW, Sara is not advertising anything here. I included a link to her book website where you can learn more about Sara. At one point in time she had a website, and my hope is that she will someday create a new one. It was full of wonderful information.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.amonco.org/sara_ambarian08.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/sara_ambarian08.pdf</a> to read the article <em>Thanksgiving Thoughts: Passing Along Some Positive Perspective with the Pumpkin Pie</em>.<br /><br />Enjoy the read!!<br /><br />Heidi Anne Spietz<br /><a href="http://www.amonco.org/">http://www.amonco.org/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-32040578246024322282011-11-11T08:06:00.000-08:002011-11-11T08:17:44.256-08:00Hands On Equations Announces Contest, Free Webinars, and More...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>Contest to win $100 first prize! <br />$50 second prize; $25 third prize</b><P><br />Click "Like" on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/HANDS-ON-EQUATIONS/119155548121413"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hands On Equations Facebook</span></a> and share, in 50 words or less, an inspirational story of the impact that Hands-On Equations has had on you or on a student. You may submit more than one entry but only one prize will be awarded to any one individual. <br /><br />Preface your entry with the words:<br />"Here is my inspirational story:" <br /> <br /> Deadline to submit entry: Nov 30, 2011<br />All entries must be submitted via the above Hands-On Equations<br /> Facebook page link. <br />Selection of winning entries is final. <br />Winners will be announced on Facebook and notified via email. <br /><br /><b>FREE INTRODUCTORY WEBINARS!</b><br /><br /> Demystifying the Learning of Algebra (3 - 9)<br /> Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)<br />Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)<br /><br />Demystifying the Learning of Verbal Problems (4 - 9)<br />Monday, November 21, 2011 from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)<br />Wednesday, December 14, 2011, from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.borenson.com/AboutHandsOnEquations/WhatIsHandsOnEquations/tabid/1003/Default.aspx">What is Hands On Equations?</a><br />today to register!!!<br /><br />Hands On Equations is pleased to announce that registration is available for the following public workshops. 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If so Hands on Equations can provide a complimentary admission to a two-day public workshop near you. Please call our office at 800-993-6284 to take advantage of this special offer. <br /><br /><b>$250 Discount on Onsite Staff Development!</b> <br />Call 800-993-6284 during the month of November and you will receive a $250 <br />discount on your next training session!<br />(Use code CC110111)<br /><br /><b>10% Discount on Materials Ordered Online!</b> <br />Order materials online <br />during the month of November and receive a 10% discount. <br />Use the (discount code CC110211m)<br />Johnson City, TN Dec 5 & 6<br />Scottsdale, AZ Dec 12 & 13<br />Chattanooga, TN Dec 12 & 13<br />Greenville, SC Dec 14 & 15<br /><br />For additional information about Hands On Equations, please <a href="http://www.borenson.com/AboutHandsOnEquations/WhatIsHandsOnEquations/tabid/1003/Default.aspx">click here</a><br /><br /><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-55072385663317836442011-10-31T18:28:00.000-07:002011-10-31T19:27:52.361-07:00Make Homemade Bread for the Holidays<meta name="Title" content=""> <meta name="Keywords" content=""> <meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"> <link rel="File-List" href="file://localhost/Users/heidi_anne/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml"> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:documentproperties> <o:template>Normal</o:Template> <o:revision>0</o:Revision> <o:totaltime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:pages>1</o:Pages> <o:words>739</o:Words> <o:characters>4215</o:Characters> <o:company>American Montessori </o:Company> <o:lines>35</o:Lines> <o:paragraphs>8</o:Paragraphs> <o:characterswithspaces>5176</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:version>11.1282</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:donotshowrevisions/> <w:donotprintrevisions/> <w:displayhorizontaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:displayverticaldrawinggridevery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:usemarginsfordrawinggridorigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:ComicSansMS-Bold; panose-1:0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-alt:"Comic Sans MS"; mso-font-charset:77; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:auto; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>November 17th is National Homemade Bread Day. It's probably no accident that this special day precedes the holiday season. What better way to celebrate your upcoming holiday meal preparation than by including children in this bread making practical life activity. Imagine the joy your child will experience when he places a basket of freshly baked bread on your dinner table or gift wraps a loaf to share with friends. Below, you will find some links to help you with the planning and preparation.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><a href="http://denverlibrary.org/content/happy-national-homemade-bread-day">http://denverlibrary.org/content/happy-national-homemade-bread-day</a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Happy National Homemade Bread Day!<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><a href="http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/you-should-only-be-happy-celebrating-homemade-bread-day/">http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/you-should-only-be-happy-celebrating-homemade-bread-day/</a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Celebrating Homemade Bread Day<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,homemade_bread,FF.html">http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,homemade_bread,FF.html</a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Homemade Bread<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><a href="http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/05/the-easiest-homemade-bread-youll-ever-make/">http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2010/05/the-easiest-homemade-bread-youll-ever-make/</a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>The Easiest Homemade Bread You'll Ever Make<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Now that you have mastered bread making, you will want to try some additional recipes this holiday season.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Look below to find some scintillating salads, magnificent main courses, and delightful desserts. Click on the links<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>to access the free information. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring3/montessori_spring_3.pdf">AMC Montessori Spring Hands-On Newsletter Part III<o:p></o:p></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Yummy Peanut Butter Fudge<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring5/montessori_spring.5.pdf">AMC Montessori Spring Hands-On Newsletter Part V<o:p></o:p></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Sour Cream Fudge<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/spring7/montessori_spring7.pdf">AMC Montessori Spring Hands-On Newsletter Part VII<o:p></o:p></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Hot Fudge Topping From Farm Country General Store<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/summer3/montessori_summer3.pdf">AMC Montessori Summer Hands-On Newsletter Part 3<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Recipe for Onion Pie</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/summer6/montessori_summer6.pdf">AMC Montessori Summer Hands-On Newsletter Part 6<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Gingerbread Muffins by Montessori Teacher Cathie Perolman</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/summer7/montessori_summer7.pdf">AMC Montessori Summer Hands-On Newsletter Part 7<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Cinnamon Rolls Recipe and<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Farm Country's Cornbread Recipe</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; 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color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall Hands-On Newsletter Part 5<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Making Apple Cinnamon Muffins</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative6/montessori_fall6.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall Hands-On Newsletter Part 6<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Lithuanian Cranberry Cake</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Cherry Mae's Holiday Turkey Meatballs</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Cherry Mae's Holiday Stuffing</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall Hands-On Newsletter Part 7<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Apple Angel Food Cake</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Oma's Cookies ~ A German Recipe<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Farm Country's Favorite Zucchini Bread</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative08/montessori_fall8.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall Hands-On Newsletter Part 8<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Filipino Fruit Salad<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Filipino Mango Float<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Filipino Leche Flan</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative9/montessori_fall9.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall Hands-On Newsletter Part 9<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Homemade Fresh Tomato Ketchup<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter2/montessori_winter2.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 2<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Pistachio Poppy Seed Cake ~ A Miami Favorite<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Old Fashioned Sugar Cookie Cutouts ~ Recipe from Montessorian</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter3/montessori_winter3.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 3<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Ginger-Coconut Baked Apples</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter4/montessori_winter4.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 4<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Nutty Chocolate Pudding Squares</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Chocolate Dusted Almonds</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter5/montessori_winter5.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 5<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Holiday Cheesecake</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter6/montessori_winter6.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 6<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Farmer's Favorite Fudge<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Spinach Dip Recipe</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter7/montessori_winter7.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 7<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Crepes Recipe For Children</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold; color: rgb(0, 30, 230);"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/winter8/montessori_winter8.pdf">AMC Montessori Fall/Winter Hands-On Newsletter Part 8<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></a></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Re-thinking Holiday Priorities through Tough Times</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Enjoy!</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>Heidi Anne Spietz</b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b><a href="http://www.amonco.org/">http://www.amonco.org</a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: ComicSansMS-Bold;"><b>American Montessori Consulting</b></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-41408555745351553242011-08-16T17:09:00.000-07:002011-08-23T07:45:48.460-07:00A Bilingual Spanish/English Unit Study About PlantsStudying about plants and their relationship to gardening and cooking can become a fun hands-on adventure for students in the 5 - 7 age range when the Montessori approach is used. Extension exercises, particularly done in two languages, can create further enrichment for young children. With the unique approach that is employed in the unit study 'Plants", students learn about this topic by reading and writing in both Spanish and English.<span style=""> </span>A wealth of supporting Spanish/English resources and suggestions makes the lesson preparation and presentation a breeze for the educator.<span style=""> </span>Moreover, the student’s enthusiasm grows as he learns and applies important concepts presented in both languages.</p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The adventure begins when students read about the seasons through literature.<span style=""> </span>Next, a block of time is devoted to the study of seeds and plants.<span style=""> </span>By studying ‘The Tortilla”, students begin to make the connection between seeds and plants.</p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The fictitious character, Carlos, then takes the students on a journey where they observe the sprouting of seeds by studying the lima beans in a controlled environment.<span style=""> <p> </p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The final lesson, El Maiz, allows the students to combine record keeping through </p> <p class="MsoNormal">open-ended comparisons and recording observations.<span style=""> </span>Since this final lesson concentrates</p> <p class="MsoNormal">on corn, students are invited to make cornmeal pancakes.</p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Each lesson encourages an integrated bilingual approach, so that students learn and apply </p> <p class="MsoNormal">in both Spanish and English.<span style=""> <p></p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bloom’s Taxonomy is used to make certain that students understand the concepts introduced.<span style=""> </span>See <a href="http://www.amonco.org/bloomstaxonomy.html">http://www.amonco.org/bloomstaxonomy.html</a> for a comparison of<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bloom’s Taxonomy with the Montessori method.<span style=""> <p></p></span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To access the complete lesson plan, please visit <a href="http://www.dpsk12.org/programs/almaproject/pdf/Plants.pdf">
<br /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.dpsk12.org/programs/almaproject/pdf/Plants.pdf">http://www.dpsk12.org/programs/almaproject/pdf/Plants.pdf</a></p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">For additional Spanish/English resources, please visit <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.cantemosco.com/">http://www.cantemosco.com/</a> - Cantemos</p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.funwithlanguages.com/">http://www.funwithlanguages.com/</a> - Fun With Languages</p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.professortoto.com/">http://www.professortoto.com/</a> - Professor Toto</p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://amonco.org/bookstore.html">http://amonco.org/bookstore.html</a> - Reading, Writing and Spelling in Spanish I</p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessorisummergardening.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessorisummergardening.html</a> - Montessori Lessons -<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A Gardening Unit Study</p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Enjoy1</p><p><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Heidi Anne Spietz
<br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">American Montessori Consulting
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The University of Illinois Extension offers the following interesting facts about apples:</span> <span style=";font-family:";" ><a href="http://urbanext.illinois.edu/apples/facts.cfm">http://urbanext.illinois.edu/apples/facts.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Everyone seems to have a favorite apple recipe (or several favorites!), and here are a few AMC Resource Directory members have shared.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >A great “no-cook” apple dessert you can make with very young children, Apple Sauce Parfait, comes from Kathy O’Reilly’s <i>Cooking With Kids Can Be Easy. </i></span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall2.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall2.pdf</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >If you want to try your hand at making your own applesauce, for Kathy’s parfait or eating plain, Dale Gausman of North American Montessori Center offers a simple recipe with safe cooking tips. </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>Dale also shared a recipe for Apple-Cinnamon Muffins. </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Dianne Knesek of Conceptual Learning uses fresh apples and pecans to dress up a boxed angel food cake mix. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Want to celebrate apple season without cooking? Jaye from Creative Care has a cute apple wreath art project for kids 2 to 5 years old.<span style=""> </span></span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><i>Pumpkins<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Pumpkins are a favorite symbol of autumn and harvest time. They’re especially popular with children, probably because of their bright color, impressive size, and fun traditional uses. For more facts and activities about pumpkins, visit:</span> <span style=";font-family:";" ><a href="http://www.pumpkinnook.com/facts.htm">http://www.pumpkinnook.com/facts.htm</a>, and Sara L. Ambarian’s article on Canadian Thanksgiving. </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><i>Other fall harvest items<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Many home gardeners find they have lots of zucchini in late summer and fall. If you have extra zucchini to use up, you might enjoy Farm Country General Store’s Favorite Zucchini Bread:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";color:blue;" ><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Tomatoes are another bountiful crop this time of year.<span style=""> </span>Garden Artisans offers a recipe for Homemade Fresh Tomato Ketchup, which is a great way to combine home and garden arts together. Many children do not realize that almost every type of food product we can buy was once homemade, so this is a great opportunity to show them the old-fashioned origins of what is arguably the most popular “kid condiment”. </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative9/montessori_fall9.pdf"><span style=";font-family:";" >http://www.amonco.org/creative9/montessori_fall9.pdf</span></a><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >Lots of other interesting fruits and vegetables are also harvested in the fall. You might enjoy trying something new like sweet or hot peppers, pomegranates, quince, persimmons, elderberries or high-bush cranberries. You might be surprised at the variety of produce available in your area.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >To find out more about the bounty of autumn, visit the following listing of fruits and vegetables which are harvested in the fall in the Northern Hemisphere.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/whatsinseason/a/FallFruitVeg.htm">http://localfoods.about.com/od/whatsinseason/a/FallFruitVeg.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" ><i>Hearty autumn supper for busy teachers and/or families<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:";" >For a quick, hot and hearty meal after a busy day at the pumpkin patch or in the garden, try the recipe for Hot Baked Chicken Salad shared by Karen at the Farm Country General Store. <a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf">http://www.amonco.org/creative/montessori_fall4.pdf</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">To view all offerings in the new 2011 fall newsletter, please visit <a href="http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html">http://www.amonco.org/montessori_fall_handson.html</a>
<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6775157831524046418.post-91290937380963016682011-08-01T11:19:00.000-07:002011-08-01T11:27:30.064-07:00Find a Harvest of Autumn Information - Part I<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Autumn is a season of transitions. Days get shorter and, eventually, cooler. Summer-grown crops ripen and are harvested to eat or preserve. Birds begin their fall migrations. The leaves of deciduous trees begin to change color. School traditionally starts in most areas of North America. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">As you embark on this season rich in color, interest and tradition, let it inspire your lessons, both inside and outside the classroom setting. <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Miscellaneous general autumn/harvest lesson planning, resources and information<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Get started with the lesson and resource ideas from AMC’s “Autumn Weekend and School Day Field Trips” article. </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://www.amonco.org/creative01/montessori_fall1.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Set the mood with Marjorie Kiel Persons of Classical Magic’s lesson plan for Antonio Vivaldi’s “Autumn” from <i>The Four Seasons.</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Then start accumulating materials for Thanksgiving lessons through the Plymouth, Massachusetts resources shared by Sara L. Ambarian.<span style=""> </span>Find both articles at </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://www.amonco.org/creative7/montessori_fall7.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">For outdoor autumn fun with science built in, consider an outing to watch the fall bird migrations. This multi-page article from GORP gives many interesting suggestions about destinations all around the U.S. <a href="http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-birdwatching-sidwcmdev_052492.html">http://www.gorp.com/weekend-guide/travel-ta-birdwatching-sidwcmdev_052492.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Help kids welcome autumn and revel in the beauty of the season with art and craft projects. Bold shapes and bright colors make a statement in Sara L. Ambarian’s “Autumn Colors Tissue Paper Art Project”. </span><a href="http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://www.amonco.org/creative5/montessori_fall5.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Find more autumn art and craft ideas here:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/autumnfallartscraftideaskids.html">http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/autumnfallartscraftideaskids.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/autumn.shtml">http://www.kinderart.com/seasons/autumn.shtml</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Autumn Events—<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>The Harvest Moon<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Information about the harvest moon: <a href="http://www.moonconnection.com/harvest_moon.phtml">http://www.moonconnection.com/harvest_moon.phtml</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Here is a nice instrumental of the famous old standard, “Shine On Harvest Moon” as performed by Jerry Gray and his orchestra in 1950. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDYoYclxvrc">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDYoYclxvrc</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Columbus Day<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">For more information, visit: <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/columbus-day">http://holidays.kaboose.com/columbus-day</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/columbus">http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/columbus</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/columbus-day">http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/columbus-day</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Veterans Day<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">For more information, check out: <a href="http://www.va.gov/kids">http://www.va.gov/kids</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/veterans-day/index.php">http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/veterans-day/index.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.history.com/topics/history-of-veterans-day">http://www.history.com/topics/history-of-veterans-day</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Need a quick break from lesson plans and classroom organization? <o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take a quiz about autumn. <a href="http://www.quizmoz.com/quizzes/Trivia-Quizzes/a/Autumn-Trivia-Quiz.asp">http://www.quizmoz.com/quizzes/Trivia-Quizzes/a/Autumn-Trivia-Quiz.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">*****<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Look for more lesson plan and resource ideas in Part Two which will be available in one week.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bookmark this blog!!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com