Andrea Coventry
Contributing Writer
Andrea Coventry has been working with children for over twenty years, ages ranging from a few days old up to age 18. Experience has ranged from in-home childcare, and daycare, to after school care, administration, and classroom work in Montessori. Currently she is a Montessori directress, working primarily with ages 2 1/2 to 6 years of age, tutoring up through age 10. She is also a former Montessori child, having attended from age 3 1/2 through 6th grade. She is also a freelance writer and book reviewer.
Latest Articles
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Montessori Practical Life: Using a Grater
Children can use a grater in Montessori practical life, to help them develop concentration, coordination, control, independence, and order.
Dec 18, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Practical Life for the December Holidays
The December holidays provide opportunities for creativity in the Montessori practical life area.
Nov 27, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Preschool Guide to Cutting
Montessori curriculum uses a specific order when teaching children in preschool how to use scissors for cutting.
Nov 26, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Celebrate December Holidays with Felt Activities
Use simple felt activities when celebrating the December holidays of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
Nov 26, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Practical Life: Use Ice Cube Trays for Pincer Grasp
Ice cube trays can present more challenges in the Montessori practical life area. Check out some of these activities.
Nov 26, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Practical Life: Using Plastic Ice Cubes
Those plastic ice cubes that are so popular at parties can add some color to your Montessori practical life area. Try these activities.
Nov 20, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Land and Water Form Definitions
These are the basic definitions of the land and water forms used in the Montessori geography area.
Oct 16, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Practical Life Activities for Fall
The fall season provides many hands-on activity options for the Montessori practical life curriculum.
Oct 16, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Touch the Art Board Books
Children can engage multiple senses and learn about the fine arts while reading the Touch the Art board book series.
Jun 13, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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Montessori Community-Building Activities for Earth Day
In Montessori classrooms, Earth Day tends to be celebrated daily. A few extra activities can be done, though, to enhance a sense of community.
Apr 22, 2010
- Andrea Coventry
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