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Bringing Fall Into the Classroom

Bringing Fall Into the Classroom

By Amy Livingston, The Shared Environment

Flower arranging is a favorite in many Montessori classrooms. Here’s how that same activity carries into the fall season, as children gather pine cones, leaves, and grasses on a nature walk and use them to make their classroom beautiful.

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Morning Routine Cards

Out the Door with Grace

By Amy Livingston, The Shared Environment 

Does this sound familiar? You’re trying to leave, but your child won’t put on their shoes. Then it’s a meltdown over which shoes. Then they want to bring three stuffed animals to school. By the time you’re finally in the car or standing at the classroom door, you’re both in tears.

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Six Buckets: The Story Behind The Shared Environment

Six Buckets: The Story Behind The Shared Environment

By Amy Livingston, The Shared Environment 

The Shared Environment will multiply the opportunities that Montessorians are already working so hard to offer.

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Easiest Edible Flowers to Grow: Marigold & Nasturtium Tips

Easiest Edible Flowers to Grow: Marigold & Nasturtium Tips

By Matthew Enloe | Cerca Cultivation

This guide covers growing techniques, flavor profiles, and post-harvest care for marigolds and nasturtiums. You’ll learn how to identify healthy seedlings, maximize shelf life, and integrate these flowers into your garden-to-table routine. The focus is on practical, high-yield strategies for home growers.

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