Bella Learning Materials
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Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
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Good day, everyone! To e-mail me directly: secondstar2therite@comcast.net.
After receiving my ECE from Northern Virginia Community College, I attended the Association Montessori Internationale training in Palo Alto, California. This course was given by Dr. Lena Wikramaratne. Miss Lena was trained and worked beside Dr. Montessori and her son, Mario, while Dr. Montessori was in India.
I retired in May, 2017, after almost 40 years as a Primary guide. I have always enjoyed making materials , so TPT was a good fit for me. Sadly, as I get older, I find that I cannot produce as much as I used to, but I still think of something new occasionally. Take the time to enjoy your students as time passes way too quickly!
Blessings,
Mary
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Bird's Nest Playdough Mats
Children will enjoy using playdough to form the numbers 1 - 10 on the mat. Then they can make that number of eggs for the nests. *********************************************************************************************** You may also like: Birds in Springtime Language Cards Trace the Bunny's Path*********************************************************************************************** Are you a follower? I sure hope so. That way, you'll receive a head's up when I post new materials.
PreK - K
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
Solar System Matching Cards ... FREEBIE!
This is a file of matching cards with realistic pictures of our solar system, the sun, the planets and the moon. Easy to make! Just print two copies, cut and laminate. ************************************************************************** You may also like: Montessori Matching Cards of ToolsMontessori Matching Cards of Farm AnimalsThanks so much for stopping by! Mary
PreK - K
Astronomy, English Language Arts, General Science
Montessori Stamp Game Paper
Three different types of paper to use for the Stamp Game. Full color coded for beginners Colored Lines to define categories Dark gray lines to define categories
PreK - K
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
Cnidarian Animals / Invertebrate Marine Animals
26 pages! Repaired, refreshed and re-uploaded. Colorful line drawing by Clipartino were the inspiration for this invitation to investigate cnidarians, invertebrate marine animals. Students will read and match labels to hand drawings of a variety of cnidarians. Control cards help with self-correction. Features: ☞3 part cards ☞Student writing booklet ☞Color charts ☞Student charts ******************************** You may also like: Botany Bundle Three Part Cards with illustrations by Clipartin
K - 3rd
Biology, Handwriting, Reading
Keith Haring Self - Correcting Art Reading Cards
These three part reading classification cards give children an introductory look at this pop art master. Children love the bold colors and designs. Would you like to have instructions for presenting Montessori Language Cards? I have a Freebie for that! Just click on Freebies for that and much more. *************************************************************************************** You may also like: Norman Rockwell 3 Part CardsJacob Lawrence 3 Part CardsAfrican American Artists***********
PreK - 1st
Art History, Reading
Hanukkah Cutting Strips
Hanukkah Cutting Strips *Freebie*These cutting strips will encourage beginning scissor skills . Plus, the small pictures can be taken home as a treasure OR glued on colored paper to make a new creation. The variations in picture combinations will encourage kids to practice again and again. To use: 1 Print on card stock using the draft setting. 2 Cut into strips on the solid line. 3 Present in your art area. Age: 4+ ****************************************************************** Are yo
PreK - K
Art
Parts of a Reindeer - Montessori 3 Part Cards
*Freebie* Have some seasonal fun talking about the parts of a reindeer. ************************************************************** Are you a follower? I sure hope so! That way, you'll get a head's up when I post new work...almost always at a discount for the first few days! Please click on the green store by my store's name and become a follower today. *************************************************************** Thanks for stopping by! Mary
PreK - K
Reading
Understanding and Presenting Montessori Language Card Series
When I took my training over 40 years ago, I was confused regarding all of those cards Montessorians use for language work. As soon as I began working with the children in the classroom, it became crystal clear how beautifully this group of materials work together to meet the child where their knowledge begins and to build their vocabulary in a natural, systematic way. We love our language cards and I hope that this short explanation of the presentations for what I like to identify as the f
PreK - 2nd
Reading
Learning About Plants
This freebie is a brief musing on how adults can help children in their exploration of the world of plants. It also introduces an overview of my new series of botany cards. Each set includes instructions for making and using. You may also like: Presenting Reading Definition Cards & BookletsSimple Plant ClassificationIndoor Houseplants Reading Cards******************************************************************************************* Are you a follower? I sure hope so. That way, you'll g
PreK - 2nd
Biology, English Language Arts, Science
Also included in: Botany Montessori Three Part Card Bundle
Healthy Habits Cards
This freebie is all about something we all can relate to; reminding children to flush, blow their nose, cover their cough and wash their hands! These are four illustrations of kids doing just that with multi-cultural, realistic clip art. You can post them in appropriate places around the room as reminders. Print two copies and use them as matching cards. Print one copy of each and use them as conversation starters at circle. If you like these, check out I Can...Matching CardsAnd for readers I
PreK - K
Leaf Name Tags - Editable
A set of editable nametags that matches my calendar and jobs chart! ***************************************************** You may also like: Monthly Calendars in Print, D'Nealian and CursiveMontessori Pin Poking Transportation***************************************************** Are you a follower? If you become a follower by clicking on the green star by my shop's name, you will get the first heads-up when I post new materials...always at a discount! Thanks so much for stopping by! Mary
PreK - 1st
Division Tables Paper - Montessori
These are traditional Division Board tables, but could be used with other material as well. There are rounded rectangle spaces where the child can record their numerals and hopefully this helps young writers to order their work. Thanks so much and remember to leave feedback! It's a great way to get free materials. Mary
PreK - K
Basic Operations, Math
Understanding and Presenting Montessori Definitions and Definition Booklets
When I took my training many years ago, I was kind of confused regarding all of those cards Montessorians use for language work. As soon as I began working with the children in the classroom, it became crystal clear how beautifully this group of materials work together to meet the child where their knowledge begins and to build their vocabulary in a natural, systematic way. Reading the definition cards and booklets are a vital part of the reading scheme and I know that I always felt that I
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Vocabulary
“Where Is The Bunny?” Preposition Reading Cards & Booklet
Getting ready for SPRING! This is a sweet little activity, especially good for children who enjoy making booklets. You receive: Six cards that show a bunny in relation to a large, colored egg. Seven pages of black line print pages for student booklet You can use these either as single cards or put together as a small book. Children can read the cards/booklet, write the preposition and then color the matching page. Use this as a seasonal invitation to practice with the preposition. You may e
PreK - 1st
Grammar, Reading
Addition Strip Board
Thank you to all of Bella Learning Materials followers! And to celebrate 300 Followers, I've made a special Addition Strip Board Freebie. Go to the Preview to see each page and thanks to ALL of you! Mary
PreK - 1st
Basic Operations, Math
Summer Jam Jars Counting Cards 1 - 10
Summer Jam Jars Counting Cards 1 - 10Easy to make shelf work for practicing quantity and symbol from one to ten. Presented in an odds & evens pattern. Just print and add counters! What you receive: A digital file of 10 cards with a number at the top and the corresponding number of adorable jam jars below. Children will enjoy counting the little jars and placing the counters. Includes a suggestion for presenting the work. Please see the thumbnail and preview for further information. Thank
PreK - 1st
Numbers
Dinosaurs Montessori Cards
This free set includes Vocabulary Cards, Matching Cards and 3 - Part Cards/Reading Classification. There are 10 different dinosaurs, isolated on their cards. The names are the most current common names. If you like this product, please consider leaving a rating. Thanks so much! Mary
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Squash and Pumpkins Montessori Matching Cards
These beautiful hand - drawn and colored clip art pumpkins and squash matching cards will be a perfect addition to your Autumn shelves. And the black and white lined versions can be colored by younger children while older children will enjoy making a booklet of the pumpkins and squash. Do you love a bargain? I sure do. And I offer a 20% discount off all of my new materials for the first few days and that can be a BIG savings! To know when I post something new, you can become a Follower by clic
PreK - K
Speaking & Listening
Freebie Summertime Logical Adjective Game
Summertime Logical Adjective GameFunction of the adjective can be challenging for children, but what fun they can have discovering new ones and how they work. Can you have a "fluffy sky"? How about a "blue puppy"? No, silly teacher. "blue sky, fluffy puppy"! Perfect for children's sense of humor! Not just for the Montessori classroom, this work can be added to any Reading Center for fun with adjectives. Ages: 4+, readers Thanks for considering my work! ************************************
K - 2nd
Grammar, Reading
Counting Peeps from 1 - 10
A seasonal invitation to beginning counting skills. *********************************************************** You may also like: Tools Vocabulary Cards*********************************************************** Are you a follower? I hope so. That way, you'll get a head's up when I post new materials...always at a discount! Just click on the green star beside my shop's name. Thanks for considering my work Mary
PreK - K
Numbers
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About the store
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Good day, everyone! To e-mail me directly: secondstar2therite@comcast.net.
After receiving my ECE from Northern Virginia Community College, I attended the Association Montessori Internationale training in Palo Alto, California. This course was given by Dr. Lena Wikramaratne. Miss Lena was trained and worked beside Dr. Montessori and her son, Mario, while Dr. Montessori was in India.
I retired in May, 2017, after almost 40 years as a Primary guide. I have always enjoyed making materials , so TPT was a good fit for me. Sadly, as I get older, I find that I cannot produce as much as I used to, but I still think of something new occasionally. Take the time to enjoy your students as time passes way too quickly!
Blessings,
Mary
Teaching style
Montessori - Now retired after 40+ years.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I'm most proud of the years I spent in my beautiful Montessori Children's House of Aloha in Oregon. I purchased a house built in the 1950's that had beautiful, low windows and a french door that led to an enormous, natural backyard with an enormous oak tree, wooden deck, garden and invitations to play at the back of the yard. So many children passed through those doors, all grown up now. So many beautiful memories!
My own education history
See above.
Additional biographical information
I have two grown sons, enjoy quilt making, bird watching, paper crafting and material - making.
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