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Hi, I’m Maria. A parent and former teacher. I am passionate about encouraging children’s interests.

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Do you have a light table? 💡 We’ve had one for a couple years now and I’ve noticed how much kids enjoy using it to trace images of animals. Lately, the young kids I tutor love to take a break or use the last few minutes of a session to trace an animal related to a story they have read. After tracing they take time to color or paint a background. Using the light table to trace an image helps them focus on creating a complete picture rather than becoming frustrated with their developing drawing skills. It also provides them with fun and rewarding fine motor skills practice. . . . #guidedlearning #learningstudio #lighttable #learningathome #learningthroughart #invitationtodraw #learningtodraw #tracing #finemotorskills #finemotoractivity #tutoring #tutoringcenter #drawingandsketching #educationblogger #interestbasedlearning #afterschooling #enrichment #visualthinking #thinkingvisually #creativekids #kidscreate #kidswhodraw
📚 My current reads: •I found STUDIO at the library last week and love the inspiration for creating a useful space. • The Brave Learner is filled with rich information about creating an enchanted learning environment in your home. Reading this book has strengthened my belief in interest-based learning. You can read more on the blog. • 🇬🇹 After reading lots of Greek mythology with my kids I thought it was time to learn about Mayan mythology from the Popol Vuh itself. I have been wanting to read this book since I was a teen and I can’t believe how long it has taken me to get to it. There is a rich mythistory to explore. . . . #mythistory #populvuh #guatemala #guatemalan #guidedlearning #learnathome #enchantedlearning #bravewriter #learningstudio #studio #learning #afterschooling #educationblog #momblogger #parenting #childledlearning #learningnaturally #interestbasedlearning #creativespaces #mayanculture
These two sweets have been sitting at the new “homework” table this morning drawing and chatting. They have both been home all week with the flu. 😷 It is lovely to see them together, learning and not arguing. We could have done without the sickness but at least the down time allowed them to spend quality time together. . 💕 Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕 . #guidedlearning #learningstudio #homeworktable #momblogger #siblings #brotherandsister #fluseason #educationblogger #learningathome #slowliving #motherhood #stayathomemom #peacefulparenting #enrichmentmom #afterschooling
Last night @michelleobama was in the house with a message of unity, belonging and the importance of taking care of ourselves. I am so grateful for the opportunity to hear her speak. If you have not read #becoming I highly recommend it. . . #becomingmichelleobama #iambecoming #selfcare #unity #guidedlearning #inspiration #inspired #inpsiredtobemybest #motherhood #motherhoodinspired #parenting #strongwomen #michelleobama #becomingmichelleobama #momblogger #educationblogger #takeaseatatthetable #belonging #american #iambecomingmore #reachhigher
The idea to make this colorful picture about the red fox 🦊 in his biome came from the learner. 📖We read a nonfiction little reader book about the red fox, then matched up the text with the illustration cards. 🖍 The combination of literacy, art, geography and science learning allowed me to provide an engaging tutoring session based on the child’s reading needs and interest in animals & art. . . . #guidedlearning #learningstudio #learningthroughart #nonfictionreaders #literacy #montessoriathome #montessori #waseca #wasecabiomes #interestbasedlearning #individualizedlearning #artandscience #scienceliteracy #oilpastels #readingresponse #followthechild #followthechildsinterest #montessoriactivities #tutoring #tutoringcenter
My daughter and I are enjoying a quiet afternoon learning watercolor techniques with @paperwand class. We can’t wait to get to the final project! . . . #guidedlearning #learningstudio #interestbasedlearning #watercolouring #learningtowatercolor #creativekids #qualitytime #learningthroughart #busyhandshappyheart #learningathome #skillshare #skillshareclass #onlinelearning #learningonline #girltime #momandme #fundaysunday

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