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You are here: Home / Activities / 10 Montessori Inspired Fun Activities Using Popcorn

10 Montessori Inspired Fun Activities Using Popcorn

January 26, 2016 by Melani 26 Comments

After a while we went for a movie (as usual my hubby was busy handling the little one). Getting straight the point, one reason kids love going to the movies is a bag full of popcorn. Pop came in the idea, why not carry that excitement home and create some activities.

We did some fun filled activities to engage my little one that evening with some pop corn and boy it worked πŸ™‚

Making Popcorn

montessori fun activities at homeTo start with we made some popcorn together. It was so much of fun to hear the corns pop J My clever cookie was surprised to see how the corns turned this big.

Popcorn sensory bin

montessori fun activities at homeWe are learning number recognition now and so I decided to throw in some numbers into the bin and asked my little one to fish them out. We named out the number together when he pulled out number by number πŸ™‚

Popcorn Measurement:

montessori fun activities at homeI put in some measuring cups and spoons to help him learn estimation and measurement. This skill would come in handy when we bake together πŸ™‚ I am going to post a video of us baking together soon. Watch out this space for that.

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Funnel pouring:

montessori fun activities at homeWe had these plastic bottles with a narrow mouth which was perfect was this funnel to sit in. He spooned the corn kernels through the funnel. The clinging sound was a music to our ears, so we did the below one.

Corn Music Shakers:

montessori fun activities at homeWe did close the lid of the bottle and did a shake, shake and shake. Our inexpensive music instrument was ready in a jiffy πŸ™‚

Dry Pouring:

montessori fun activities at homeThis new pitcher looks awesome right?

Sorting:

IMG_20160126_131307Remember I spoke about visual discrimination before, and this one is so perfect to sort corn kernels and popcorn.

Youtube Channel LinkPopcorn Math:

montessori fun activities at homeI downloaded this counting printable from here. We did count only up to 4. Anything more than that, is a bit overwhelming for him. And we are taking it real slow πŸ™‚

Practical Life Transferring:

montessori fun activities at homeAlso, my little one helped me peel off those leaves for us to have a quick snack and I missed clicking a picture πŸ™‚

β€œFun Trivia” – America has a pop corn day, isn’t that interesting πŸ™‚

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Comments

  1. Veena says

    January 27, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Awesome post!

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:33 am

      Thanks Veena

      Reply
  2. Christiana D. says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:37 am

    These are great! I’m adding them to my list of toddler Boredom busters.

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  3. Steff says

    January 28, 2016 at 2:30 am

    how cute and clever are these ideas! this is perfect for so many of my teacher friends. will definitely send their way πŸ™‚

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:35 am

      Thank You Steff.. I am sure they would like it as well πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Lauren Jane says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I love these ideas, especially the separating things and counting the popped corn! I’m hoping to homeschool our kids someday and I am so excited I found your page.

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:35 am

      Thanks Lauren… lets share in ideas πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Melissa says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    Really great idea- I need to try this out with my wee man!

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:35 am

      Let me know how it goes πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Rachel says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Fun! Learning with snacks is always a win-win.

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:36 am

      Yes Rachel… they are my sanity saver πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Aishwarya S says

    January 28, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    That’s the most unusual yet awesome post I’ve read! Good one. πŸ™‚

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:37 am

      Thanks Aishwarya.. Thanks for visiting πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Whitney says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Awesome ideas! We will def be trying these!

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    • Melani says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:37 am

      Thanks Whitney

      Reply
  9. Emmmmerz says

    January 29, 2016 at 1:15 am

    Cute! I love using Maria’s methods to teach my kiddos. So flexible and fun!

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  10. Melani says

    January 29, 2016 at 5:38 am

    Thank You πŸ™‚

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  11. Kate says

    January 29, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I always love your ideas! I have popcorn in the mocrowave for my toddlers “treat” right now. I’ll have to do some of these! Hope you’ll link up! http://www.akreafivewhim.com

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    • Kate says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Or- http://www.akreativewhim.com/stir-crazy

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth Edgar says

    January 30, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I have popcorn, so I will be doing this with my toddler! Great ideas!

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  13. Neely says

    January 30, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I am a big supporter of montessori teaching!

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  14. Tina says

    February 20, 2016 at 4:42 am

    10. Tina

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  15. Malini says

    February 21, 2016 at 3:45 am

    Never thought so much could be done by something as simple as pop corn. Love this post. πŸ™‚

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  16. Nutan says

    February 21, 2016 at 4:41 am

    Easy peasy safe and ‘edible’ idea.. πŸ˜€

    Reply
  17. Akshaya says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:11 am

    Great ideas, Mel! Will do some of these next week, and tag you if I take pics πŸ™‚

    Reply

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