Monday, February 11, 2013

Mini Theme: Waltz of the Snowflakes

Waltz of the Snowflakes


Season: Winter

Music: Waltz of the Snowflakes from the Nutcracker Suite



Mobile: Dance of the Snowflakes Mobile


Flash Cards: Any musical instruments represented in the Suite,



Art Project: Any snowflake project



Read Aloud to the Music: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Toys and Materials: The Snowy Day Plush Doll


Video: Waltz of the Snowflakes from the Nutcracker




Science Experiment: DIY Crystal Snowflakes







Sunday, February 10, 2013

Mini Theme: Carnival of Animals: Aquarium

Mini Theme: Carnival of Animals: Aquarium


Season: Summer

Music: Carnival of Animals: Aquarium



Read Aloud to the Music: Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister


Mobile: Montessori Whales Mobile



Flash Cards:  Any aquatic animals, Any musical instruments in an orchestra




Art Project: Plastic Bag Jelly Fish, Paper Plate Seahorse



Sensory: Wave Bottles



Video Listening Map:


Bugs and Daffy Carnival of Animals:



More Montessori Activities for The Carnival of Animals: