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Clip Art: Montessori World Map & Continents

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Montessori World Map Clip Art set! This set includes images for the 7 continents and the Eastern and Western and Hemispheres. Images are provided in:* traditional Montessori colors and B&W, * thin (1.5 pt),

Subjects:

Geography, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Clip Art, Montessori, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.95

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Picture-Sentence Match: CVC Words & Sight Words (bonus Writing Practice sheets)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

The Picture-Sentence Match: CVC Words and Pre-Primer & Primer Sight Words pack will assist you as you teach children to read CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant) and basic sight words (from the Dolch Pre-Primer and Primer lists). The last page

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Centers

$4.00

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North America Map (Montessori Colors) Printable - Includes tracing sheets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the North America Map printable set! This material will help children learn about North America. The map is colored in traditional Montessori colors which match the puzzle map.The set includes:Color map labeled with

Subjects:

Spanish, Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Montessori

$1.75

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Montessori 3-6 yr Classroom Forms (includes Word & PDF files)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

The Montessori Classroom Forms Bundle includes 9 separate forms for managing your 3-6 yr Early Childhood Montessori classroom. Check out my YouTube video on preparing for the first day and month in a Montessori Primary classroom.Below are the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Classroom Management

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Classroom Forms, Montessori, For Principals & Administrators

$5.00

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Montessori Color Tablets, Boxes 1 & 2 (Color Matching & Writing Practice)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Color Boxes 1 & 2 material! This material is a printable version of Color Boxes 1 & 2, both standard Montessori Sensorial materials. The children lay the color tablets on the rug or table in

Subjects:

Reading, Basic Principles, Writing

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Montessori, Lesson

$3.50

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Picture-Word Match: Beginning & Ending Blends (CCVC, CVCC)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Picture-Word Match: Beginning & Ending Blends pack! This material will assist you as you teach children to read words containing beginning or ending blends (blending two consonants together at either the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Centers

$2.00

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Letter & Number Writing Practice Strips/Booklets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the the Letter & Number Writing Practice Strips/Booklets! This material will assist you as you teach children to write letters and numbers. PLEASE NOTE: Do not purchase this item if you have already purchased

Subjects:

Numbers, Writing, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Montessori

$2.00

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South America Map (Montessori Colors) Printable - Includes tracing sheets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the South America Map printable set! This material will help children learn about South America. The map is colored in traditional Montessori colors which match the puzzle map.The set includes:Color map labeled with

Subjects:

Spanish, Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Montessori

$1.75

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Asia Map (Montessori Colors) Printable - Includes tracing sheets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Asia Map printable set! This material will help children learn about Asia. The map is colored in traditional Montessori colors which match the puzzle map.The 12 page set includes:The set includes:Maps labeled with

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Montessori

$1.75

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Montessori Parent Orientation: Presentation Guides and Handout

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

This product includes summaries of the characteristics of a Montessori environment and the six areas of an early childhood Montessori environment (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Science, and Art/Music/Movement). A one-page handout

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Handouts, For Parents, Montessori

$4.95

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Europe Map (Montessori Colors) Printable - Includes tracing sheets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Europe Map set! This material will help children learn about Europe. The map is colored in traditional Montessori colors which match the puzzle map.The 8 page set includes:Labeled color mapUnlabeled color

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Montessori

$1.75

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Picture-Word Match: CVC Words Bundle

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

The Picture-Word Match: CVC Words Bundle will assist you as your teach children to read CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant). The material is ideal for the Language shelf of a Montessori classroom, Language Arts center work, and homeschooling.This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Centers

$7.50

$6.00

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Beginning Sound Sorting Cards - Real Photos!

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

This material will help teach young children about the beginning sounds of words. The material includes lowercase letters and 9 picture cards for each letter. Pictures are real objects, not clip art. Note: There is an identical item in my store with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Centers

$4.00

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Printable Montessori Red & Blue Rods, Number Cards, & Extension Sheets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Red & Blue Rods and Number Cards material! This product will assist you as you teach children about the numbers from 0-10. The child counts the spaces on the Red & Blue Rod and matches it with

Subjects:

Math, Numbers

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Centers

$3.00

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$Clip Art: Montessori Math Beads (with Wire)$

Clip Art: Montessori Math Beads (with Wire)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Math Beads Clip Art set! This set includes 14 color and 13 black and white images.The set includes clip art for the Montessori Short Bead Stair (1-10) in the traditional Montessori colors and black and

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Clip Art, Montessori, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.00

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$Clip Art: Montessori Math Beads (Without Wire)$

Clip Art: Montessori Math Beads (Without Wire)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Math Beads Clip Art (Without Wire) set! This set includes 14 color and 13 black and white images. The set includes clip art for the Montessori Short Bead Stair (1-10) in the traditional Montessori colors

Subjects:

Math, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Clip Art, Montessori, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.00

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Africa Map (Montessori Colors) Printable - Includes tracing sheets

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Africa Map printable set! This material will help children learn about Africa. The map is colored in traditional Montessori colors which match the puzzle map.The 14 page set includes:The set includes:Maps labeled

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Printables, Montessori

$1.75

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Clip Art: Fraction Circles (Montessori Inspired)

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for viewing the Fraction Circles Clip Art set! This set includes 36 BW, 36 Transparent, 102 Red Images, and 78 fraction labels. Whole fraction circles are provided with and without fraction labels. Fraction circles range from 1 whole

Subjects:

Math, Fractions, Products For TpT Sellers

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Clip Art, Montessori, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.95

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Picture-Word Match: Advanced Sounds Bundle

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

The Picture-Word Match: Advanced Sounds Bundle will assist you as your teach children to read words with many types of advanced sounds, including blends, silent “e,” digraphs, vowel teams, and diphthongs. The material is ideal for the Language shelf

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Phonics

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Centers

$10.00

$7.00

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Clip Art: Leaf Characteristics/Types

By The Joyful Learner Montessori

Thank you for your interest in the Leaf Characteristics/Types Clip Art set! This set includes 15 color and 134 black & white leaves illustrating some of the main characteristics of leaves.The clip art images depict the following leaf

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Autumn

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Clip Art, Montessori, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$4.50

Digital Download ZIP (24.91 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My name is Donna DeGrendel and I have over 10 years of experience teaching in a Montessori educational environment, as a classroom teacher, homeschool enrichment consultant, and private tutor. I have created a variety of instructional materials, educational planning tools, and student assessment/documentation forms. I also create and market digital clip art for use in educational materials and communications. If you are interested in a custom order, please feel free to contact me!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to create a peaceful and engaging educational environment, inspired by the Montessori method and curriculum. My goal is to help foster joyful learning in children, which will hopefully lead to both academic success and a life-long love of learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Psychology, Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Certified Montessori Educator (3-6 yrs), Registered Yoga Teacher

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I currently work in a public Montessori environment.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Health, Geography, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Handwriting, Phonics, Close Reading