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EmilyC
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I've been lurking on this board for the past week or so just soaking in the information. I just started making materials, reading books, etc. and I'm SOO excited about all of it. I just put up a blog post about some of the things I've made, and the kids using the materials. I plan to work on the practical life/sensorial stuff this summer and start in the math, language and culture in the fall. So far everyone is having tons of fun!
Here's the link:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Momof3kids/
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Emily - I can't get to your blog from your link. I can't wait to see what you guys are doing though. Check your link, and I'll pop over as soon as I can!!
Glad you're enjoying the boards - they are a great source of information aren't they!! Good to have you here!
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Nice job, Emily!
As I asked on your blog: What did you make the sound boxes out of? And where did you get the shell nomenclature cards?
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Yes, the link is a bit funny. I had to edit out some of the extras in the address in order to get there.
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I fixed the link
HERE
Its too good to miss! What I was impressed with were all those pretty jars of colored pencils!
Bravo!!! 
I too have been lurking, here and at a number of Blogs for Montessori inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
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Argh  Not sure why the computer isn't working for me today. Googled and found you. Tried to leave a comment on your blog, but it wouldn't let me
So  I'll just comment here
I love your color pencil containers - that is such a nifty idea!! Also, I'm with everybody else, where did you get your shell pics for your nomenclature cards. Very lovely! Ooh and one more question - what did you put in your sound boxes? I've got that on my list to make.
You have been busy! Thanks for sharing!
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That's weird about the link. I fixed it above, but I see other people fixed it for me--thanks!
The sound boxes were made out of empty yogurt containers. I'd been hoarding them for ages, and finally found a use for them. I filled them with dry lentils, oatmeal, flaked coconut, sugar and flour.
I got the shell cards here: http://www.montessorimaterials.org/science.htm#she
The color pencil cans were just regular cans that I taped colored construction paper around--super easy! The only problem was that out of 3 different brands of construction paper I have kicking around, I didn't have any brown or grey.
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Ooh - good ideas on the sound boxes - I have some yogurt containers too! I knew there was a reason I was saving them!
Thanks for the link to the shell cards too!
I do have an idea for you. You might want to laminate your neat paper covers for your colored pencils - they'll last a lot longer, and it'll make the colors more vibrant too! Just an idea - you don't have to do it - can you tell I love laminating?? 
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Emily,
Thanks for sharing your blog! I love seeing all these home montessori ideas!
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It's beautiful, Emily!
I'm with Shawna about those pretty pencil containers! How heartlifting to walk in and see those!
That's a good idea about starting with practical life/sensorial and then phasing into math/literacy.
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So creative and inspiring!!! Thank you so much for coming out of lurkdom for our benefit  Glad to have you here!! Beautiful blog as well
Blessings!
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