It’s important to keep the learning and development going even after the school year ends. Here are three quick, easy, and meaningful activities your Montessori student can enjoy over the summer, helping them continue their growth and return in the fall ready for another great year!

1. Nature Treasure Hunt & Sorting Tray 

Objective: Explore nature, build observation skills, and practice categorizing. 

Materials:

• Small basket or paper bag for collecting items. 

• Muffin tin, ice cube tray, or divided tray for sorting. 

• Optional: Magnifying glass, labels, or sticky notes.

Step One: 

Go on a walk in your yard, neighborhood, or a park.

Step Two: 

Encourage your student to collect natural “treasures” (sticks, rocks, leaves, flowers, etc.)  

Step Three: 

Once home, invite them to sort their treasures in the tray. 

• Sort by color, size, texture, or type. 

• Let your student decide how to sort – it encourages independent thinking. 

Extend the activity 

• Use descriptive language to build vocabulary: “This leaf is smooth and flat.”

• Count how many items are in each category. 

• Sketch or journal their finds. 

This activity promotes independence, connection to nature, sensorial expiration, and categorization. All key parts of Montessori learning!

2. Scent Exploration Station 

Objective: Develop the sense of smell and descriptive language while encouraging curiosity and focus.

Materials: 

• Small jars or containers with lids (or cotton balls).

• A variety of scents: lemon peel, cinnamon stick, rosemary, vanilla, lavender, coffee grounds, mint, etc.

Step One:

Place one scent in each container or on a cotton ball.

Step Two: 

Let your student explore each scent, one at a time, using slow, intentional smelling.

Step Three: 

Ask open-ended questions like: 

• “What does this smell remind you of?”

• “Is it sweet or spicy?” 

This activity strengthens sensory discrimination, vocabulary development, and mindful observation! 

3. Kitchen Helper Pouring Station

Objective: 

Build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and independence through practical life skills.

Materials:

• Two small pitchers (with water, juice, dried beans, or rice)

• Small sponge or towel for clean-up

• Tray to contain spills (optional)

Step One: 

Set up two small pitchers on a table your child can easily reach.

Step Two: 

Demonstrate how to pour slowly from one pitcher to the other.  

Step Three: 

Invite your child to try. Encourage them to pour carefully and clean up spills independently.

Extend the activity 

• Use colored water for extra visual interest.

• Practice pouring into cups or bowls.

• Time how long they can pour without spilling to turn it into a fun challenge.

This activity supports concentration, coordination, and self-reliance!

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