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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Amazing Women - Women's History Month - Montessori 3-Part Cards
Women's History Month begins on March 1st and these cards will help introduce your children to 16 of the most amazing women! My only problem in making these was trying to decide who to include. We could be easily rotating sets of these all month! (As a matter of fact, I suggest it so that the children don't become too overwhelmed.) These are traditional three part cards, featuring two matching image cards and a label for each subject. Includes Cleopatra Jane Austin Susan B. Anthony Amelia
PreK - K
Other (Social Studies), Reading
Also included in: Celebrating Diversity - Reading Language Cards
U.S.A. Presidents - Montessori - Timeline
UPDATED November 2020I'm very excited about this new work! I had a version of this that I made for my own classroom a very long time ago, but I wish I was in the classroom now so that I could use this! Included are 54 cards of the Presidents with the number of their presidency and name beneath their picture. The cards are placed in order on "picture frame" mats included, beginning with just a few. I've also included instructions on making and presenting this material. I hope you have as much
PreK - K
U.S. History
Celebrating Diversity - Reading Language Cards
This is a collection of seven of my most popular self - correcting reading/ language cards featuring inspirational women and people from the African American, Hispanic, differently abled communities. Reading cards feature photos of the subject. Children read and match the labels and check their work with self - correcting control cards. Perfect for small group discussions and as a starting point for research and story writing! Please see the previews for further information on what is include
PreK - 1st
Reading
The 12 Days of Christmas Montessori 3 Part Cards + Writing Booklet Cursive
The 12 Days of Christmas was always a favorite in my class. We had a very worn felt board version we used for many years. I would have LOVED to have had a set of cards like these! That was MANY years ago. Now, inspired by the Vanita Art clip art, I'm so pleased to be able to offer these pretty three part cards of the 12 Days of Christmas. Plus, I've made a booklet that the children can use to replicate the pictures and write the titles to keep for themselves. This extends the experience, gi
PreK - 2nd
Numbers, Reading
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
Black History Month Set 1 - Reading Cards
*UPDATED December 2019* Besides being a month for Valentines, February also marks Black History Month. These three part cards feature 16 individuals who, despite facing great personal and professional hardship because of the color of their skin, persisted toward their goals and left indelible marks in our history. These images should inspire some fabulous real and true stories, conversations and discussions. Easy to make: Print, cut, laminate if so desired. *********************************
PreK - K
Reading
Also included in: Celebrating Diversity - Reading Language Cards
Large "Look & Talk About" Cards - Ireland
These are photo cards featuring the people, animals, towns and natural features of Ireland. The pictures are perfect for your geography folder on Europe or Ireland, as display or as a fantastic story starter. This file includes: 32 photos , two images per page, with brief, informative text. How To Use This Material I'd like to give you a few examples of how I used work like this. After printing on card stock and laminating, you may wish to store the pictures in a special folder. The pict
PreK - 2nd
Geography, Reading
Black History Month - Set 2
Montessori 3 - Part Cards/Black History MonthUPDATED Feb. 2020In this file, you will receive 16 sets of 3 – Part Cards featuring great African Americans 16 Control Cards with their names written 16 matching cards 16 labels. ********************************************************************* Related ItemsBlack History Month - Set 1Jacob Lawrence Art Masterpiece 3 - Par
PreK - 1st
Reading, Social Studies
Also included in: Celebrating Diversity - Reading Language Cards
The 12 Days of Christmas Montessori 3 Part Cards + Writing Booklet D'Nealian
The 12 Days of Christmas was always a favorite in my class. We had a very worn felt board version we used for many years. I would have LOVED to have had a set of cards like these! That was MANY years ago. Now, inspired by the Vanita Art clip art, I'm so pleased to be able to offer these pretty three part cards of the 12 Days of Christmas. Plus, I've made a booklet that the children can use to replicate the pictures and write the titles to keep for themselves. This extends the experience, gi
PreK - 2nd
Numbers, Reading
The 12 Days of Christmas Montessori 3 Part Cards + Writing Booklet
The 12 Days of Christmas was always a favorite in my class. We had a very worn felt board version we used for many years. I would have LOVED to have had a set of cards like these! That was MANY years ago. Now, inspired by the Vanita Art clip art, I'm so pleased to be able to offer these pretty three part cards of the 12 Days of Christmas. Plus, I've made a booklet that the children can use to replicate the pictures and write the titles to keep for themselves. This extends the experience, gi
PreK - 2nd
Numbers, Reading
November Vocabulary Words CURSIVE
Children love to make booklets. With this little booklet, children choose which individual pages they would like to do. Then they either write the November word by themselves from a written label or trace guided writing dots. Words include: November Thanksgiving harvest corn Native American's Month pumpkin pie turkey cornucopia If you like this, you may also like:Autumn Rainbow Letters Initial Sounds***************************************************************************Thanks so much for
PreK - 1st
Writing
November Vocabulary Words D'NEALIAN
Children love to make booklets. With this little booklet, children choose which individual pages they would like to do. Then they either write the November word by themselves from a written label or trace guided writing dots. Words include: November Thanksgiving harvest corn Native American's Month pumpkin pie turkey cornucopia If you like this, you may also like:Autumn Rainbow Letters Initial Sounds***************************************************************************Thanks so much for
PreK - 1st
Writing
Christmas 3-Part Reading Cards
*Updated December 2019* Happy Holidays to Everyone! This is a collection of isolated real images of objects commonly seen during Christmas. Thank you for your interest in our materials. Mary BellaLearningMaterials@gmail.com
PreK - 1st
Reading, Vocabulary
Shamrock Counting Cards 1 - 100
A set of seasonal counting cards numbered 1 - 100, matching black line graphics for student use and suggestions for making and using. I've thought up many applications for both Montessori and non-Montessori classrooms just off the top of my head and I'm sure you can think up even more! ********************************************************************************************** You may also like: Coloring By The Number Counting 1 - 20Subtraction Cards For Gold Beads, Stamp Game, Bead Frame*
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers
Winter Holiday Cut - Color - Paste Strips
Updated November 2019Keep those little hands busy through the holiday season with these cheerful cutting strips! Included: Candy Cane Numbers with a strip of candy canesCandy Cane Numbers, black and whiteWreath, trees, stocking, snowman, star, ornament Wreath, tree, stocking, snowman, star, ornament, black and whiteGift, gingerbread boy, holly, ornament, reindeer, SantaGift, gingerbread boy, holly, ornament, reindeer, Santa, black and whiteThe children in my class loved to cut these tiny pictu
PreK - 1st
Other (Arts)
Valentine Addition Clip Cards
Valentine Addition Clip CardsThis is a set of 60 cards of addition combinations with a Valentine's Day theme. Although most of the cards are combinations of 10 and below, there are several pages of combinations up to 20 for more of a challenge. These sweet clip cards are sure to attract children to practice memorization of addition facts. This is shelf/center work. To make, just print, cut and laminate. Choose several of the cards appropriate for your students along with clothes pins or co
PreK - K
Arithmetic
Holiday Reading & Writing Cards and Worksheets
A fun, seasonal practice in reading, writing and comprehension. Short sentences contain phonetic, some blends and sight words. Perfect for very good phonetic readers and kindergartners. Guide that excess holiday energy in a positive direction! You may also enjoy: Animals In Winter Sort & Write************************************************************************************************* Are you a follower? I hope so. That way, you'll get a head's up when I post new materials....always
K - 2nd
Reading, Writing
Ireland - Three Part Cards
Perfect for emerging readers, these three part reading classification cards give children an engaging introduction to the Emerald Isle. These are photos, except for one little mischievous fellow who snuck in at the last minute. You can see all of the included images in the preview. Would you like to have instructions for presenting Montessori Language Cards? I have a Freebie for that! How To Present Montessori Language Cards******************************************************************
PreK - 1st
Geography, Reading
Help the Bunny Fix the Eggs/Writing D'Nealian
Seasonal help to inspire practicing reading! Simple CVC, longer phonetic and phonogram blends PLUS matching Control Charts and guided writing practice. I've also included an extra blank page of lined paper for independent writers. Simple, but fun shelf activity. *********************************************************************************************** You may also like: Birds in Springtime Language Cards Trace the Bunny's Path**************************************************************
PreK - 1st
Reading
Help the Bunny Fix Eggs / Writing Cursive
Seasonal help to inspire practicing reading! Simple CVC, longer phonetic and phonogram blends PLUS matching Control Charts and guided writing practice. I've also included an extra blank page of lined paper for independent writers. Simple, but fun shelf activity. *********************************************************************************************** You may also like: Birds in Springtime Language Cards Trace the Bunny's Path**************************************************************
PreK - 1st
Reading
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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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