Children are naturally curious. They want to be independent and they want to figure about how the world works.

There's no need to force them to learn - drilling them with flashcards or constantly quizzing them.

They want to learn... just at their own pace.

So when you're trying to teach them information or valuable skills - everything from scissor skills to wiping their bottom to math and reading - it'll be MUCH easier if you follow their lead.

You can do this by observing your child, learning what they're interested in and preparing activities that will be engaging and meaningful to them. 

When you do this, you can teach them a variety of skills AND get them interested in learning new skills they may have previously shown little interest in.   

That's why we've developed many of the same printables in different themes, like:

• Mama and Baby Animals/Parent and Baby
• Leaves and Nature
• Bees and Insects (ages 0-3) and (ages 3 - 6)
• Sunflowers
• Make Up and Nails
• Beach

You can find all our printables here: https://themontessoriroom.com/pages/free-montessori-printables

This Week - A BIG Vehicle Printable Bundle

These printables are perfect for children who like playing with transportation toys like cars, trucks, etc. 

By exploring and working with these printables, they’re developing math skills, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, language skills, independence, concentration and more, all while engaging with something they’re showing a lot of interest in at the moment.  

Vehicle Sorting by Colour

Ages: 2+

Activity: Sorting vehicles by colour - red, blue, and yellow.

Vehicles Clothes Pin Cards

Ages: 2+

Activity: To practice counting, recognition of number symbols,
and develop fine motor skills. 

Vehicle Counting and Number Symbols

Ages: 3+

Activity: To practice counting and writing number symbols.

Construction Truck Shadow Cards

Ages: 2+

Activity: To develop visual discrimination and problem-solving skills.

Vehicle Cutting Activities - Cutting Strips

Ages: 2.5+

Activity: To develop fine motor skills and the use of scissors.

Vehicle Cutting Activities - Cutting on a Line

Ages: 3+

Activity: To develop fine motor skills and the use of scissors.

Transportation Lacing Cards

Ages: 3.5+

Activity: Making lacing cards with a hole punch and then using
them for lacing work.

When you make activities meaningful to your child, based on THEIR interests, it will make a big difference in their learning and their love of learning. 

That’s what teachers are always trying to do. They consider "how can I connect the child to the work?" 

The answer is usually to make it meaningful.

What Does Your Child Find Meaningful?

We're always looking for new printable themes. Let me know if you have an idea your child would like. I'm sure they're not the only one who would enjoy it!