You may have used the term “erosion” to describe the combination of both erosion and weathering, but in fact, they are different processes. In this article, we’ll go over what each process entails, and how to teach your learners about both of them in a way that provides a clear understanding of the difference. First…
One of the more popular topics for exploration after the First Great Lesson is volcanoes. Who wouldn’t tingle with energy after seeing an enormous eruption of “scalding hot lava” (aka baking soda and vinegar mixed with a little red food coloring and soap)? In order to encourage your learners’ natural excitement and curiosity after you…
Learning how sedimentary rocks are made is among the most fundamental concepts in geology. If you want your students or your child to have a firmer grasp of what sedimentary rocks are and how they form, engaging them with experiential learning and hands-on activities can be a game-changer. Montessori Laboratory offers a free sedimentation lesson…
Kids’ brains are designed to learn from their environments. As babies and toddlers, they learn through playing and imitating others around them. It makes sense, then, that as they get older and begin to learn more complicated concepts, they’ll learn best by interacting with those concepts in a hands-on, experiential way. In science education, that…
Whether you’re leading your own child or a classroom of children in Montessori education, the right tools make all the difference. They allow your students to interact with tangible objects, watch and learn about science in action, and take an independent approach to their learning. Finding effective Montessori science materials can be difficult, though. Educational…
Montessori science for kids starts with broad-level science topics (e.g., the Universe, botany, etc.), then breaks those topics down into more manageable pieces of information. By taking a top-down approach, children gain an increasingly more granular understanding of the world around them and relate information back to a larger common theme. Science is many things….
Starting with an observation, and ending with a conclusion, the Scientific Method is a formal series of steps that scientists use to answer questions and solve problems. At the same time, it is a way of thinking that people use informally from a young age. Whether using it formally or informally, the scientific method always…
So let’s say that you are gearing up to teach a Montessori science lesson (such as one of the phenomenal lessons found in Learn Libre!). You could easily look through the online classroom and find a lesson you want your learner or group of learners to watch. Or maybe you’re a teacher who wants to…
We love making engaging and compelling science experiments for children to use in classrooms and homeschool environments. We always say that the lesson is only the beginning, but it’s important to recognize that the experiment doesn’t have to be the final destination! That’s why it’s important to create space in your learning environment for children…
Science is an important subject for young learners. Understanding science gives students the tools they need to understand the world around them. Traditional teaching techniques are not always the most effective way to help students learn. Maria Montessori developed a new teaching method in the early 20th century. The Montessori Method encourages children to engage…
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