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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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Montessori Phonogram Variations Picture & Word Cards BUNDLE
I chose to make this series of work individual files first in case it was somehow easier to manage getting one or two at a time. If you would like to get examples of all of the phonogram variations in Muriel Dwyer's "A Path for the Exploration of Any Language Leading to Wring and Reading" , then this is for you. Included are the following variations: for the key phonogram er: ir, ur for the key phonogram or : au, aw, ough, oar for the key phonogram ai: ay, a-e, ei for the key phonogram e (s
PreK - K
Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary
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****************************************
PreK - 1st
Geometry, Handwriting
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
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Writing
Favorite Animals & Silhouettes Matching Cards
UPDATED March 2023 Refreshed 20 familiar animals, isolated image 20 matching silhouettes 4” x 4” Print on card stock, cut and laminate if so desired *************************************************************************************** You may also like: Say The Sounds GameTools Vocabulary CardsMatching "I Can" Cards************************************************************************************** Are you a follower? I sure hope so! That way, you'll get a head's up when I publish new mat
PreK - K
Biology, Vocabulary
Montessori Noun Family Practice
Encourage repetition with this set of Noun Family Cards!Designed to be used following initial presentations, this set of 30 reading and matching strips will provide lots of practice in recognizing the article, naming word and noun. Not just for Montessori! These reading strips can fit right in any elementary grammar study,You Receive30 Noun Family reading strips with matching photo Instructions on making the material Suggestions for presentation Easy prep! Just print on card stock, cut and lam
PreK - K
Grammar, Reading
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
PreK - 1st
Math, Writing
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
PreK - 1st
Art, Biology, Handwriting
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
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Nocturnal Animals Montessori 3 Part Cards
Animals at Night!This subject is so interesting to all kids, but seems to me to lend itself to young children during the autumn season. I decided not to isolate the animals, as the background seems to add information in placing the animal in it's habitat. And older children who are making more connections need lots of information! Hmm. Maybe habitats next? This file features ★a variety of nocturnal animals: skunk, red eyed tree frog, cat, raccoon, armadillo, beaver, bat, cricket, hermit cra
PreK - K
English Language Arts, General Science, Vocabulary
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
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
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
PreK - 1st
Biology, Reading
Montessori - Key Phonogram Lists in Print
*Updated November 2019 - new, more manageable size. Practice Reading Key Phonogram Words!Reading card lists for: qu, ai, ee ie, oa, oo, ue, ou, oy er, ar, or, th, sh ch and au. A traditional part of phonogram study. Thanks for stopping by! Mary ♥You may also like Key Phonogram Pictures and Words********************************************************************* Customer TipsHow to get TPT creditGo to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you will see a Provide Feedback button. J
PreK - K
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary
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
PreK - 1st
Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary
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
PreK - 1st
Art, Biology, Handwriting
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**************************************
PreK - 1st
Handwriting, Writing
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!
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts, Reading, Speaking & Listening
Construction Vehicle Cutting Snip-Strips For Beginners
*Revised March 2019* Smaller strips Single snips create small pictures that can be a treasure in themselves when saved in an envelope. Also included is a set of black line drawings to snip apart that children can color themselves. Save on colored ink! Ten color strips and five black and white.
PreK - K
Art
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
PreK - 1st
Biology, Speaking & Listening
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***************************
PreK - 2nd
Biology, Geography, Reading
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
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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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