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Forest Grove, Oregon, United States
About the store
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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Preview of Montessori Cube Chains Recording Strips

Montessori Cube Chains Recording Strips

This is BIG work! It's the cube chains printed on strips that children can count the real chains and then record their ticket numerals. The tags for the square numerals are dotted so that children make special note of them, tracing the special square numerals. Just print, cut and present! *********************************************************** You may also like: Montessori Square Chains Recording SheetsCounting Sets of TenTelling Time on the Hour11 - 20 Practice with the Montessori Bead Ba
Preview of  Montessori Geometric Solids Booklet - Print

Montessori Geometric Solids Booklet - Print

This six page booklet is a wonderful extension for children working with the geometric solids. When I used these in the classroom, they were a huge hit. The older kidos used to love to sit together and work on these. Includes a FREEBIE page of labels for the solids! Please see the preview to see each page. ************************************************ You may also like: "Transparent" Geometric Solids Booklet - PrintLearning Color Names Booklet Print****************************************
Preview of Connecting Cursive Letters Practice

Connecting Cursive Letters Practice

Connecting Cursive Letters Practice BookletThis is a set of booklets that give children practice in linking cursive letters together. Children should have prior experience with writing the individual cursive letters. Booklet 1 - Linking Loopy Letters has common double letter combinations Booklet 2 - Writing Common Word Families Booklet 3 - Writing CVC Word Family "a" Booklet 4 - Writing CVC Word Families "e" and "i" Booklet 5 - Writing CVC Word Families "o" and "u" Instructions for making and us
Preview of Montessori Square Chains Recording Sheets

Montessori Square Chains Recording Sheets

*Updated 12/8/20* If you know me, you know that I'm a firm believer in lots and lots of writing! Children in my classes loved to practice all sorts of writing and recording when presented in attractive, meaningful ways. This file contains four different ways to record Montessori's square chains: 1. Squared strips from 1 - 10 to make a booklet 2. A triangle similar to the bead stairs where the numerals will be recorded in the circles 3. Right-angled triangles of the chains where the numer
Preview of Animals & Their Teeth 3 Part Reading Cards PRINT

Animals & Their Teeth 3 Part Reading Cards PRINT

✨A Special Request by Dominique B: Students will read and match labels to photographs of a variety of animal teeth. The control card has a photograph of the animal. Control cards help with self-correction. Go to the Preview to see each page. *********************************************** You may also like: Animal Footprint Language CardsZoo Animals & Their Silhouettes ********************************************** You can get TPT credits you can use on future purchases.•Go to your MY PURCHASE
Preview of Montessori Reptiles & Amphibians Punch Outs

Montessori Reptiles & Amphibians Punch Outs

Pin poking, pin pricking, punch outs... this beloved activity is a Montessori classic. So open - ended, pin pricking not only builds up writing muscles and skills, it's great for intrinsically encouraging kids to "stick with it" until finished. I always warn that punch outs need to be carefully watched, just like scissors. And NEVER use a small push pin as a poker! Children WILL put them in their mouths. Please DO go to Montessori Services and see the pokers that have a long handle and a s
Preview of Montessori Key Phonogram Picture & Word Cards PRINT

Montessori Key Phonogram Picture & Word Cards PRINT

Print Version I've based the phonogram series on Muriel Dwyer's Montessori Language Approach. This file contains over 30 pages of matching realistic picture and word cards. The word cards are printed in black with the key phonogram in red. The first Key Phonogram file contains over 30 pages of matching realistic picture and word cards. The word cards are printed in black with the key phonogram in red. Key phonograms included are: sh, ch, th, er, or, ai, ar, oo (as in book,) ie, ou, ee
Preview of Days of the Week Montessori Language - PRINT

Days of the Week Montessori Language - PRINT

Montessori 3 Part Cards showing how the days of the week got their names.Traditional Days of the Week matching, including abbreviationsRound chart & activity illustrating the days, their numeric order and the origin picture reference from the 3 part cards.Heptagonal chart showing the days and their abbreviations, plus an activity. Includes suggestions for presenting. Would you like to have instructions for presenting Montessori Language Cards? I have a Freebie for that! How To Present Montes
Preview of Silent Consonant Letter Combinations  Cards & Lists

Silent Consonant Letter Combinations Cards & Lists

A set of picture and word cards for reading and matching. Blends include kn, wr, gn, mb, wh, st and sc. A set of matching reading lists. Please go to the Preview to see each page. **************************************************************** You may also enjoy: Montessori Key Phonogram Picture and Word CardsKey Phonogram List Print***************************************************************** Please take a moment to click on the green star beside my shop's name to become a Follower. T
Preview of Montessori Farm Game Labels PRINT

Montessori Farm Game Labels PRINT

Your students can read and build all kinds of phrases and sentences with this 14 page set of Montessori grammar color-coded words to go with your own little slice of rural acreage! Just print, cut and laminate. These look SO CUTE in little fabric pouches. Or in little boxes. ❤️ ********************************************************************************** You may also enjoy: Introduction to the InterjectionIntroduction to the Pronoun*************************************************
Preview of Types of Horses - Montessori 3 Part Reading Cards

Types of Horses - Montessori 3 Part Reading Cards

Horses 3 Part CardsThe 12 breeds illustrated by these real photo cards are compatible with the toob mini models. ******************************************************************* You may also like: Mollusks Reading Cards****************************************************************** Are you a follower? I sure hope so! That way, you'll get a head's up when I post new work...always at a discount! Just click on the green star beside my shop's name. Thank you for visiting! Mary
Preview of Montessori Grammar - Articles Game

Montessori Grammar - Articles Game

Article Game - Montessori Function of the Word*Revised June 2020 Articles in red, two sets of labels These cards may be used to supplement your initial presentations of the Introduction to the Article with real objects. These real picture cards and labels are used independently by children for further practice. I have tried to find interesting nouns at a medium level of reading; simple and longer phonetic words, phonograms and puzzle words. Four examples for a Two examples for an Six examples
Preview of Montessori Punch Outs TRANSPORTATION

Montessori Punch Outs TRANSPORTATION

Pin poking, pin pricking, punch outs... this beloved activity is a Montessori classic. So open - ended, pin pricking not only builds up writing muscles and skills, it's great for intrinsically encouraging kids to "stick with it" until finished. I always warn that punch outs need to be carefully watched, just like scissors. And NEVER use a small push pin as a poker! Children WILL put them in their mouths. Please DO go to Montessori Services and see the pokers that have a long handle and a sh
Preview of Parts of a Praying Mantis 3 Part Reading Cards PRINT

Parts of a Praying Mantis 3 Part Reading Cards PRINT

Students will enjoy reading and matching labels to the different parts of a praying mantis. Includes a "parts of" chart and a blank chart for children to label. Go to the Preview to see each page. ******************************** You may also like: Animals and their Teeth Print******************************** You can get TPT credits you can use on future purchases.•Go to your MY PURCHASES page. •You will see a page with your recent purchases and an invitation to provide feedback on your purchas
Preview of Writing Rainbow Letters - Larger Cursive Version

Writing Rainbow Letters - Larger Cursive Version

This was a favorite activity in my class. Children seldom needed much encouragement to carefully trace within the letters. This file is a very simple tracing of print letters with no pictures so that the child who is new to this activity won't be distracted Includes instructions on making and presenting. ****************************************************************** You may also like: Connecting Cursive BookletCursive Alphabet Practice - Capitals & More**************************************
Preview of In a House Montessori 3 Part Cards PRINT BUNDLE

In a House Montessori 3 Part Cards PRINT BUNDLE

This product has all six "Things Found in a (Room)" series of three part cards. Additionally, I've created a special Room Classification Game that you can only get with this bundle!
Preview of Montessori Key Phonogram Writing Booklets D'Nealian

Montessori Key Phonogram Writing Booklets D'Nealian

These are short black and white booklets for Montessori Key Phonogram sounds. They are meant to be an extension of the children's work with the key phonograms. The booklets can be used to trace the words and make their own little booklet. This work can be kept and read and even added to so that the children create their own reference books. Just print and add pencils.
Preview of Montessori Living and Non-living Classification Cards

Montessori Living and Non-living Classification Cards

After your children have had the opportunity to explore the concept of living and non-living both with objects indoors and outside, you can introduce these sets of realistic pictures to classify. labels, "living" and "non-living" in print, cursive and D'Nealian 48 photos
Preview of Animals of the Continents Self Correcting Reading Cards

Animals of the Continents Self Correcting Reading Cards

ALL of the animals of the continents wrapped up in one big bundle! PLUS Sorting the Animals By Their Continent cards for FREE. How is the material made? Print on card stock, laminate for durability and add to your geography work. Please view the thumbnail and preview for more details. ****************************************************************************** You may also like: Ireland Reading CardsPenguin Reading CardsMaps & Globe TermsMap & Globe Definition Cards***************************
Preview of Summer Olympics Three Part Cards PRINT

Summer Olympics Three Part Cards PRINT

Summer Olympics Events in PRINT Montessori Reading Classification / 3 Part Cards Aim: Practice in reading, introduction to the activities included in the Summer Olympic Games. Includes a free printable folder for the cards *Cut off the words and make matching cards for younger children ****************************************************************** You may also like: CVC Word Building - Black and White VersionParts of an Ear******************************************************************
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About the store

Experience

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.