So, after researching and finding that a pocket chart stand was going to cost me upwards of $50, a friend told me to Google how to make one. I found instructions for making one using PVC pipe, for about $7. Here it is in all it’s glory: Here’s how to make it: 1    20 foot [...]

Here’s my version of something that follows the concepts introduced by two different Montessori materials, the Spindle Box, and Counters.                                        All materials are from a local craft store. 10 Paper Mache boxes, one strip of balsa, and glass beads. The boxes were $2 each, the balsa was $2 and the beads were $3, so [...]

So, we haven’t really been using these much. I’m not sure if I don’t get it or they don’t get it, but we’ll work on it. Either way, cheap cheap cheap. These are made from strips of balsa wood found at the local craft store. I think the whole piece cost me less than $2 [...]

So, again, I’m sure I read about this at someone else’s blog, but I’m not sure where, so I can’t give credit. This set is available from Amazon for $55. Yep, *$55*. Yes, it’s wood, but still. Here’s my almost free version (the cost is in the laminating, paper, and ink). They’re those paint things [...]