Flower Arranging, Spring Is Coming!

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This weekend I took the kids to a craft store to choose some silk flowers. They picked a great variety, so we will out out new flowers often. In New England, the sure way to see Spring is a search for daffodils. Once they pop up on Cape Cod, summer is on the way! We had a great time decorating our room with flowers. All you need is some flowers (silk until we grow some) and child-safe vases!
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hikingmama said…
This is one my son's favorite activities. I love finding tiny vases of fresh flowers throughout the house. He picks flowers from our yard/garden and buys them at farmer's market. Now that he is older he likes trimming the flowers and cutting open the package of flower food.
March 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Deb Chitwood said…
I loved having a flower arranging activity available this time of year! Thanks for your photos and directions showing just how simple such a beautiful activity can be! I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow
March 15, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Jessie, The Education Of Ours said…
Thank you, Deb. I still can't imagine that you read my blog. I've been following yours for since training :)
March 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Kate @ An Everyday Story said…
Hi Jessie,

What a wonderful blog you have here. It's so simple and beautiful. My little man is not yet two but I have been using Montessori the best way I know how for about the last year. I'm not trained but try to go on what I have read in books and blogs. Your insights are going to be so helpful. I'm so pleased I found your blog - I came here from Living Montessori Now (thanks Deb).

I'll be back for sure :)

Kate
March 15, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Kate @ An Everyday Story said…
Jessie, I added your site to our Montessori Madness Share Group over on TEN: The Education Network. Please come by and check it out.

Here's the link:

http://www.anamazingchild.com/ten/ten.html

Thanks,

Kate
March 15, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Mommy Moment said…
Flower arranging is a favorite work in our house. We also went to the store & my oldest daughter picked black and white roses because she said she wanted them to match our new painted house...

Kids are so cute!
March 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Jessie, The Education Of Ours said…
Jody, your new flowers will be great in your kitchen! She's too cute.
March 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM
XYZZ said…
Thanks for reminding me to set this up soon! :)
March 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM
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