Inspired by the book, Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child
by Maja Pitamic (page 41 to be exact), I set out this activity for Bear. It was challenging but still within her zone of proximal development (in other words, with a little help and guidance, she was able to be successful). She was definitely proud when she finished the last two strips with only verbal guidance from Mommy ("over, under, over, under, over").
It was another great moment for honing in on fine motor skills, as well as practicing the over under movement used in sewing.
Very nice. You can also laminate the finished product to make a place mat/play mat.
ReplyDeleteI am totally impressed with what Bear can do seeing that she is only 29 months old. She is really thriving so much under your care.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same Montessori book! And as a former ed. psych. TA I'm glad to see people applying their Vygotsky. He he, it's nice to find other moms as nerdy, er, interested in these things as me. :)
ReplyDeleteYou do such fun activities, and this is a great blog!
When you wrote zpd, my lightbulb went on! Love this activity...and great idea to turn it into a placemat!
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