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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 Hundred Board Recording Sheets

Hundred Board Recording Sheets

The Hundred Board is BIG work and a source of pride and celebration when complete. Older children love to record their work and these prepared sheets will present them with the opportunity to repeat the activity in several different ways. 1. Trace the full hundred board 1 - 100 2. Trace the numbers, write the tens 3. Trace the numbers, write the 2's 4. Trace the numbers, write the 3's. 5. Trace the numbers, write the 4's 6. Trace the numbers, write the 5's. 7. Trace the numbers, write th
Preview of The 12 Days of Christmas Montessori 3 Part Cards + Writing Booklet Cursive

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
Preview of Rainbow Numbers 1 - 19 Print

Rainbow Numbers 1 - 19 Print

Rainbow numbers! My students always loved rainbow letters. Why didn't I ever think of making numbers? Well, now I have. Children use colored pencils to carefully trace inside the numeral, coloring it "rainbow." It's great practice and I've gone up to 19 so the children can practice with the teen numbers. Practicing writing is easy when children have a lovely writing shelf featuring several tempting, sequential works to choose from. I hope you like these little booklets. (When the childre
Preview of The 12 Days of Christmas Montessori 3 Part Cards + Writing Booklet D'Nealian

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
Preview of The 12 Days of Christmas Montessori 3 Part Cards + Writing Booklet

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
Preview of Rainbow Numbers 1 - 19 Cursive & D'Nealian

Rainbow Numbers 1 - 19 Cursive & D'Nealian

Rainbow numbers! My students always loved rainbow letters. Why didn't I ever think of making numbers? Well, now I have. Children use colored pencils to carefully trace inside the numeral, coloring it "rainbow." It's great practice and I've gone up to 19 so the children can practice with the teen numbers. Practicing writing is easy when children have a lovely writing shelf featuring several tempting, sequential works to choose from. I hope you like these little booklets. (When the childre
Preview of Telling Time Cards - Quarter To The Hour

Telling Time Cards - Quarter To The Hour

Telling Time Cards - Quarter To The HourThese are three part cards showing the "quarter to the hours" from one to twelve. Plus, there is a sheet of blank clocks for the children to make their own booklets. Ages: 4 1/2 + ********************************************************************************************* You may also like: Telling Time Cards - On the Half HourTelling Time Cards - On The HoursTelling Time Cards - Quarter Past The HourHundred Board Recording Sheets************************
Preview of Telling Time Cards - Quarter Past The Hour

Telling Time Cards - Quarter Past The Hour

Telling Time Cards - On The Half HoursThese are three part cards showing the quarter past the hour from one to twelve. Plus, there is a sheet of blank clocks for the children to make their own booklets. Ages: 4 1/2 + ********************************************************************************************* You may also like: Telling Time Cards - On the Half HourTelling Time Cards - On The HoursJanuary Calendar TagsHundred Board Recording Sheets************************************************
Preview of 11 - 20 Practice with the Montessori Colored Beads

11 - 20 Practice with the Montessori Colored Beads

What is in this file? *A set of cards with representations of the Montessori Colored Beads constructing the quantities 11 through 20. *A set of labels for the tens and the units which may be matched to the cards. *A set of labels. *A second set of cards to use to match with the actual Montessori Bead built quantities. *Three sets of practice sheets. What is it used for? This work will give children additional practice in associating the quantities and numbers 11 – 20, writing practice,
Preview of Tens Frames -  Counting with Pumpkins

Tens Frames - Counting with Pumpkins

Tens Frames are a great way to practice counting. With this set, children can count the frames zero to five...or ten...or fifteen...or all the way to 20! Included are two different styles of recording the work to accommodate those counting to 5 as well as those who are practicing up to 20. Thanks for stopping by! Mary
Preview of Montessori & Common Core - Counting to 20

Montessori & Common Core - Counting to 20

I have been looking into how Montessori meets the Kindergarten Common Core guidelines. This is the second of what will be a series of work on how we do this and will include suggestions for variations and extensions with the Montessori mathematics materials. Do you have children who can assemble the Teen Boards, but are struggling to really grasp the concepts.? Perhaps you have a child who has come to Montessori late and needs additional help? How about a child who is hesitant to practice wit
Preview of Winter Counting Cards 1 - 10

Winter Counting Cards 1 - 10

*UPDATED December 2019* The children in my class really enjoyed this work. Sometimes younger children would take it from the shelf and just place the counters onto the pictures as a small motor job! There are 10 cards with the odd/even pattern of Cards & Counters Children place the cards in order and then count and place the counters on their matching number card. As a variation, glass "gems" used in flower arranging or aquariums are lovely as counters. (As with all small objects, watch th
Preview of Telling Time Cards - On The Hours

Telling Time Cards - On The Hours

Telling Time Cards - On The HoursThese are three part cards showing the hours from one to twelve. Plus, there is a sheet of blank clocks for the children to make their own booklets of the hours. Ages: 4 1/2 + ********************************************************************************************* You may also like: January Calendar TagsHundred Board Recording Sheets********************************************************************************************** Are you a follower? I hope so.
Preview of Spring Counting Cards

Spring Counting Cards

10 cards with the odd/even pattern of Cards & Counters Children place the cards in order and then count and place markers (not included) onto the pictures. To make: Print on card stock, cut apart and laminate if desired.
Preview of Counting Snowflakes Tens Frames 0 - 20

Counting Snowflakes Tens Frames 0 - 20

Montessori 3 - Part Cards Reinforce counting number and symbol to 20 in a pretty, seasonal way. And when the children finish counting and matching the cards, they have the option to draw or cut and glue snowflakes on their own snowy tens frames. You may also like: Wintertime Counting Cards***************************************************************************** Are you a follower? I hope so. That way, you'll get a head's up when I post new work... almost always at a discount. Just click
Preview of Telling Time Cards - On The Half Hour

Telling Time Cards - On The Half Hour

Telling Time Cards - On The Half HoursThese are three part cards showing the half hours from one to twelve. Plus, there is a sheet of blank clocks for the children to make their own booklets of the hours. Ages: 4 1/2 + ********************************************************************************************* You may also like: Telling Time Cards - On The HoursJanuary Calendar TagsHundred Board Recording Sheets***********************************************************************************
Preview of Holiday Counting Cards 1 - 10

Holiday Counting Cards 1 - 10

The children in my class really enjoyed this work. Sometimes younger children would take it from the shelf and just place the counters onto the pictures as a small motor job! There are 10 cards with the odd/even pattern of Cards & Counters Children place the cards in order and then count and place the counters on their matching number card. As a variation, glass "gems" used in flower arranging or aquariums are lovely as counters. (As with all small objects, watch the children carefully to
Preview of Winter Snow Counting Tens Frames

Winter Snow Counting Tens Frames

Practice counting in a seasonal way with these pretty, winter tens frame cards. Children will count and perhaps place small stones or buttons on the dots. They then search for the matching label for that amount. The labels feature both the number and the name of the number. To make, just print, cut and laminate. Thanks so much for stopping by, Mary
Preview of Turkey Tens Frames - 1 - 20

Turkey Tens Frames - 1 - 20

Practice counting in a seasonal way with these pretty watercolor turkeys. Children will count and perhaps place small stones or acorn caps on the dots. They then search for the matching label for that amount. The labels feature both the number and the name of the number. To make, just print, cut and laminate. Thanks so much for stopping by, Mary
Preview of Summertime Calendar Numbers & Names

Summertime Calendar Numbers & Names

Pocket calendar numbers for July & August. To make: Print on card stock, cut apart and laminate if desired.
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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.