Number Sorting Tivity

My next several posts will be a series of Montessori-based activities that I currently have on C's "Montessori shelf." The first one is a number sorting activity with orange pom-poms (Halloween themed, of course). C has to use the tongs to place the correct amount of pom-poms in each numbered container.
We've only done numbers 1 through 3, but will eventually work our way up to 10. This activity addresses number recognition, counting, associating quantity with a number symbol in their proper sequence, as well as fine motor skills.

In other news, no Muffin Tin Monday today. We had our small church community meeting tonight so I didn't have time to "be creative" (a.k.a. "not thinking ahead"). I made a stuffed Delicata Squash with ground turkey, yellow bell pepper, asparagus, and cheese for dinner. It was delish and fairly simple to throw together! C wasn't too fond of the squash itself, but she ate everything else along with some carrots and applesause (with some pomegranate seeds mixed in). This type of squash has a sweet, corn-like flavor to it and is an ideal stuffing squash.

This past Saturday, we went with some dear friends to the Arboretum and had a fabulous fall day together! We enjoyed the beautiful blooms, the pumpkin patch, and all the storybook houses throughout the park.

I just love this time of year! Happy Harvesting!