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Madeline Walk

Nature Journaling with Elementary Students

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Nature journaling isn’t just a drawing activity. It’s an opportunity to foster observation, patience, curiosity, and gratitude. It supports the work of Cosmic Education by placing children in relationship with their environment, helping them see that they are part of a much larger, interconnected whole. Even a single fallen leaf or an ant carrying food […]

Guiding Spelling in the Montessori Elementary Classroom

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Spelling is one of those areas of the Montessori elementary environment that often raises questions for educators. Unlike more defined aspects of the curriculum—such as math or geometry—spelling can feel ambiguous. Some schools implement explicit spelling programs with weekly lists and assessments, while others leave the approach entirely up to the classroom guide. Even among […]

Flowers that Start with Z: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With Z Zabelia Zamia Zantedeschia Zauschneria Zebra Plant Zephyranthes Zigzag Plant Zingiber Zinnia Zinnia angustifolia Zinnia elegans Zinnia haageana Zornia Zygadenus Zygopetalum Flowers that start with the letter “Z” may be fewer in number, but they are no less enchanting. These unique blooms stand out for their […]

Flowers that Start with Y: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With Y Yarrow Yellow Archangel Yellow Bell Yellow Corydalis Yellow Daylily Yellow Flag Iris Yellow Loosestrife Yellow Mariposa Lily Yellow Poppy Yellow Rocket Yerba Mansa Yerba Santa Youngia Yosemite Aster Ypsilandra Yew (female plant) Yulan Magnolia Yucca Flower Yunnan Verbena Flowers that start with the letter “Y” […]

Flowers that Start with X: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With X Xanthisma Xanthium Xanthorrhoea Xanthosoma Xeranthemum Xerophyllum Xerosicyos Ximenesia Xylobium Xyris Flowers that start with the letter “X” may be rare, but they offer an extraordinary glimpse into the diversity and wonder of the plant world. From the striking Xanthosoma to the elegant Xeranthemum, each bloom […]

Flowers that Start with W: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, HabitatsFlowers that Start with W

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With W Wallflower Water Lily Western Wallflower Whirling Butterflies White Campion White Snakeroot White Trillium Wild Columbine Wild Geranium Wild Indigo Wild Phlox Wild Rose Wild Sunflower Windflower Winter Aconite Wisteria Wood Anemone Wood Sorrel Flowers that start with the letter “W” show off a beautiful mix […]

Flowers that Start with V: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With V Valerian Valley Lily Vanilla Orchid Vanda Orchid Velvetleaf Venus Flytrap Venus Looking Glass Verbena Vervain Vetch Viola Vinca Violet Violet Wood Sorrel Virginia Bluebell Virginia Creeper Virginia Iris Virginia Meadow Beauty Flowers that start with the letter “V” bring a vibrant mix of colors, shapes, […]

Flowers that Start with U: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With U Ulex Ulster Mary Umbrella Palm Umbrella Plant Unguicularis (Winter Iris) Upland Ironweed Upland White Aster Urera Urn Plant Ursinia Utricularia Uva-Ursi Uvaria Uvularia (Bellwort) Uvularia Hirta (Toad Lily) Upright Prairie Coneflower Uruguayan Firecracker Plant Uinta Cactus Flowers that start with the letter “U” may not […]

Flowers that Start with T: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With T Tagetes Tansy Tarragon Tea Rose Thistle Thorn Apple Thyme Tiger Flower Tiger Lily Toad Lily Tobacco Flower Torch Lily Touch-Me-Not Trailing Lobelia Trollius Trumpet Creeper Tulip Texas Bluebonnet Flowers that start with the letter “T” bring a wonderful variety of colors, shapes, and stories from […]

Flowers that Start with S: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With S Saffron Crocus Salvia Sand Verbena Saxifrage Scabiosa Sea Holly Sedum Senna Shooting Star Silver Lace Vine Snapdragon Snowdrop Snowflake Spider Flower Stargazer Lily Starflower Statice Sunflower Flowers that start with the letter “S” come in all shapes, sizes, and colors—and each one has something special […]

Flowers that Start with R: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With R Ragged Robin Ranunculus Red Hot Poker Rockrose Rose Rhododendron Red Valerian Ruellia (Wild Petunia) Reseda (Mignonette) Rondeletia Rattlesnake Master Raspberry Bloom Rhodora Rocket Larkspur Red Clover Rose Campion Rose of Sharon Rosinweed Flowers that start with the letter “R” bring a remarkable variety of colors, […]

Flowers that Start with Q: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With Q Quaking Grass Quaker Ladies Quamoclit Queen Anne’s Lace Queen Lily Ginger Queen of Sheba Orchid Queen of the Meadow Queen of the Night Queen’s Cup Queen’s Tears Queen’s Wreath Quiltleaf Plantain Quisqualis Flowers that start with the letter “Q” may be few in number, but […]

Flowers that Start with P: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With P Painted Daisy Paperwhite Passionflower Peony Penstemon Periwinkle Persian Buttercup Petunia Phlox Pineapple Lily Pitcher Plant Plumeria Plectranthus (Spurflower) Poppy Pot Marigold Prairie Coneflower Primrose Protea Flowers that start with the letter “P” are packed with personality! From the bright and cheerful Poppy to the elegant […]

Flowers that Start with O: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With O Ocotillo Olearia Oncidium Orchid Opium Poppy Orange Blossom Orange Trumpet Creeper Orchid Orlaya Ornamental Kale Ornamental Onion Ornithogalum Osmanthus Osteospermum Oxalis Oxeye Daisy Oxlip Ozothamnus Orychophragmus Flowers that start with the letter “O” might not be as well-known as roses or daisies, but they are […]

Flowers that Start with M: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With M Madagascar Periwinkle Magnolia Mallow Marigold Mariposa Lily Masterwort Meadow Rue Melastoma Mexican Petunia Mexican Sunflower Milkweed Mimosa Monkey Orchid Monkeyflower Montbretia Moonflower Morning Glory Mountain Avens Flowers that start with the letter “M” bring a marvelous mix of colors, shapes, and meanings to gardens and […]

Flowers that Start with K: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With K Kaffir Lily Kadsura Kalmia Kangaroo Paw King Protea King’s Spear Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate Kiwi Flower Kniphofia Knautia Knautia Macedonica Kochia Kolkwitzia Korean Bellflower Korean Fir Korean Mint Kosteletzkya Kowhai Flowers that start with the letter “K” offer a unique and diverse selection, showcasing an array of colors, […]

Flowers that Start with I: Photos, Facts, Growing Zones, Habitats

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Here Is A List Of Flowers That Start With A Ice Plant Iceland Poppy Indian Blanket Indian Cress (Nasturtium) Indian Mallow Indian Paintbrush Indian Pipe Indian Pink Indian Rhododendron Indian Senna Indian Shot Indigo Bush Indigofera Inkberry Holly Ipheion (Spring Starflower) Iris Italian Aster Italian Bugloss Flowers that start with the letter “I” showcase a […]

Adjectives that Start with U

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When unveiling someone’s qualities, it’s useful to have a unique selection of uplifting adjectives at your disposal. Whether you’re outlining character traits, uplifting others with praise, or upgrading your vocabulary, adjectives help unveil a vivid image of a person’s uniqueness, appearance, or understanding nature. In this post, you’ll uncover a comprehensive list of adjectives that […]

Adjectives that Start with V

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List Of Adjectives That Start With V Positive Adjectives that Start with V Negative Adjectives that Start with V Neutral Adjectives that Start with V Professional Adjectives that Start with V Funny Adjectives that Start with V When describing someone, it’s valuable to have a vibrant selection of positive adjectives at your disposal. Whether you’re […]

Adjectives that Start with R

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List Of Adjectives That Start With R Positive Adjectives that Start with R Negative Adjectives that Start with R Neutral Adjectives that Start with R Professional Adjectives that Start with R Funny Adjectives that Start with R When recounting someone’s qualities, it’s rewarding to have a range of radiant adjectives ready. Whether you’re recording character […]

Adjectives that Start with Q

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List Of Adjectives That Start With Q Positive Adjectives that Start with Q Negative Adjectives that Start with Q Neutral Adjectives that Start with Q Professional Adjectives that Start with Q Funny Adjectives that Start with Q When it comes to describing someone, having a diverse range of positive adjectives at your disposal is essential. […]

Adjectives that Start with L

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List Of Adjectives That Start With L Positive Adjectives that Start with L Negative Adjectives that Start with L Neutral Adjectives that Start with L Professional Adjectives that Start with L Funny Adjectives that Start with L When describing someone, it’s helpful to have lots of lively adjectives ready to use. Whether you’re writing about […]

Winter Words that Start with Q

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Winter is a magical season filled with frosty landscapes, cozy traditions, and sparkling snowflakes. While many familiar winter-related words come to mind, finding ones that begin with the letter “Q” might seem like a challenge. However, there are some unique and creative winter words that fit perfectly into this frosty theme. Whether you’re crafting winter-themed […]

Winter Words that Start with R

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Winter is a magical season filled with frosty landscapes, cozy traditions, and sparkling snowflakes. While many familiar winter-related words come to mind, finding ones that begin with the letter “R” might seem like a challenge. However, there are some unique and creative winter words that fit perfectly into this frosty theme. Whether you’re crafting winter-themed […]

Winter Words that Start with P

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Winter is a magical season filled with frosty landscapes, cozy traditions, and sparkling snowflakes. While many familiar winter-related words come to mind, finding ones that begin with the letter “P” might seem like a challenge. However, there are some unique and creative winter words that fit perfectly into this frosty theme. Whether you’re crafting winter-themed […]

Winter Words that Start with O

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Winter is a magical season filled with frosty landscapes, cozy traditions, and sparkling snowflakes. While many familiar winter-related words come to mind, finding ones that begin with the letter “O” might seem like a challenge. However, there are some unique and creative winter words that fit perfectly into this frosty theme. Whether you’re crafting winter-themed […]

List of Things That Are Red

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This guide is a resource for teaching vocabulary by exploring things that are red. Red is closely tied to passion, energy, and warmth. It’s all around us in fruits, flowers, animals, and even gemstones, symbolizing strength and intensity. It can also mean love and courage, making it a powerful color in art, design, and daily […]

Things That Start with J

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Common things that start with J: jacket, jaguar, jam, jar, jeans, jeep, jelly, jellyfish, jewel, jigsaw, job, jogger, joystick, jug, juice, juke, jump, jungle, junk, jury Teaching vocabulary with specific letters like “J” is a fun way to expand language skills and creativity in young learners. This guide is packed with “words that start with […]

High Frequency Words

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High frequency words are the most commonly used words in the English language, appearing frequently in texts, conversations, and everyday writing. Recognizing high-frequency words quickly helps build reading fluency, allowing students to focus on new vocabulary and sentence comprehension. Since many of these words don’t follow typical phonetic rules, memorizing them can significantly boost reading […]

Arctic Animals: Facts, Pictures, Adaptations

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The Arctic is one of the coldest places on Earth, but despite its freezing temperatures and icy landscapes, it is home to a variety of unique animals that have adapted to survive in this harsh environment. From powerful polar bears to clever Arctic foxes and massive whales, these animals have developed amazing ways to live […]

Jaguar vs Leopard

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Jaguar vs Leopard: What’s the Difference? When we think of big cats, jaguars and leopards often stand out. Both are powerful, stunning, and enigmatic creatures, but they are distinct species with unique characteristics. This post will explore the key differences and similarities between jaguars and leopards, helping you distinguish between these remarkable animals. What is […]

Alpacas vs. Llamas

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Alpacas vs llamas: two amazing animals from South America. They have both been important to people for thousands of years. Even though they look alike, they have many differences and both animals play important roles in their regions. In this post we will  explore how they differ in size, behavior, and uses. What is the […]

Rainforest Animals: Facts, Pictures, and Adaptations

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Rainforest animals live in a vibrant and diverse ecosystem with many unique species. Each animal has adapted to the rainforest biome in fascinating ways. In this blog post, we will explore some amazing rainforest animals, their adaptations, and fun facts about them. We will also discuss efforts to protect these incredible creatures and their habitats […]

Desert Animals: Adaptations, Pictures, and Facts

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Desert animals are amazing examples of how life can adapt to extreme conditions. These creatures have special ways to survive the intense heat, scarce water, and huge temperature changes in desert environments. From camels to scorpions to the fennec fox, desert animals have unique traits and behaviors that help them live in such harsh places. […]

Plants of the Wetlands: Facts, Pictures, and Adaptations

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Wetlands are incredible ecosystems filled with diverse plant life. These areas, often found near rivers, lakes, and coasts, are home to a wide variety of plants that have adapted to thrive in wet, marshy environments. The rich plant life in wetlands includes tall trees, grasses, flowers, and vines, all creating a complex web of life. […]

Plants of the Rainforest: Facts, Pictures, and Adaptations

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Rainforests are incredible ecosystems teeming with diverse plant life. These dense forests, found near the equator, are home to a wide variety of plants that have adapted to thrive in warm, humid environments. The lush green canopy of the rainforest is formed by tall trees, while beneath it, countless other plants create a complex web […]

Montessori Push Pinning Activities

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The Montessori pushpinning or pin punching activity is a practical life exercise designed to develop fine motor skills and concentration in young children. In this activity, a child uses a small pushpin or punch tool to create holes along the outline of a shape or pattern on a piece of paper. The child places the […]

Sensitive Periods in Montessori Education

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Sensitive Periods refer to specific time frames in a child’s development during which they are particularly receptive to certain types of learning. Maria Montessori observed that children have an innate ability to absorb information during these critical periods and they play a key role in how Montessori education is implemented. Fundamentals of Sensitive Periods Video: […]

The Montessori Elementary Science Curriculum

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Maria Montessori’s innovative approach to teaching Elementary Science emphasizes hands-on learning and self-directed exploration. By providing children with a carefully designed learning environment, Montessori educators aim to foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Fundamentals of Montessori Elementary Science One of the key features of the Montessori Elementary Science curriculum is its focus […]

Montessori Elementary Math

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Math in Montessori Elementary classrooms utilizes a unique hands-on approach to mathematical education and discovery. Rather than simply memorizing facts, formulas, and procedures, Montessori students are encouraged to explore math through games and activities that allow children to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, and to learn to make connections and to see patterns.  […]

Practical Life in Montessori Elementary

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The Practical Life curriculum in Montessori Elementary encompasses a wide range of activities that help students connect with the larger world around them. During the Elementary years, Practical Life extends beyond the groundwork established in Early Childhood with a focus on executive function skills, building responsibility, and becoming a contributing part of the community.  Foundations […]

Christmas Words that Start with Y

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The holiday season is a wonderful time to expand our vocabulary with festive words. While we often hear about common Christmas words, there are some unique and interesting ones that start with the letter “Y.” These words can add a fun twist to your holiday lessons and activities. In this article, we’ll explore a variety […]

Christmas Words that Start with N

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The holiday season is a wonderful time to expand our vocabulary with festive words. While we often hear about common Christmas words, there are some unique and interesting ones that start with the letter “N.” These words can add a fun twist to your holiday lessons and activities. In this article, we’ll explore a variety […]

Christmas Words that Start with D

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While we often hear about common Christmas words, there are some unique and interesting Christmas words that start with the letter D. The holiday season is a wonderful time to expand our vocabulary with festive words and these words can add a fun twist to your holiday lessons and activities. In this article, we’ll explore […]