The 3-way Montessori mirror (mirror box / mirror corner board) has been on my wishlist for some time now. Yesterday when we were at the library I saw a small homemade version and I thought: I can do that. What did I use: 3 square mirrors from IKEA Duck tape I didn’t have to go […]
Category: Make it Yourself
How to make a Montessori Golden 1000 Cube
Maximan has been busy with numbers and counting. If something looks like a lot, he calls it “incountable (niet te tellen)”. First, I started searching on the internet for the decimal system, hoping I would find an affordable one. Which, unfortunately I didn’t. I did find a great printable and decided to make everything myself. […]
How to make you own Art Cart
Yesterday I was preparing this ‘art cart’ and I must admit. Preparing the cart was fun. Adding crayons, watercolors, scissors, brushes, glue and different boxes for there art work. Sorting all the different types of paper we have. I felt like a good homeschool mom. However, I experienced this other feeling. The feeling of being […]
Home Made Kinetic Sand
Update: The boys have played with this sand for months. Until we moved and we couldn’t move a filled sand box. I made it again and what I have learned in the meantime is definitely make sure the sand doesn’t get wet. If it gets wet, let it dry first, before playing with it again. […]
How to make Sidewalk Chalk and have some Doodle Time
A fun activity with (or for) your children. I must admit, I have as much fun doing this as Maxi- and Miniman. What do you need 1 part cornstarch 2 parts water add foodcoloring We added this mix in an old ketchup squeeze bottle. And time for fun! Pictures are made by a dear friend. […]
How to make Cloud Dough
Today we made wonderful soft, light clay to play with. One of our dear homeschool friends calls it “cloud clay”. And we love this name! How to make cloud clay 1 cup conditioner 2,5 cup cornstarch Food coloring if you like to add color Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix it. It is […]