I recently purchased some pinking scissors, which I have been
meaning to do for some time. These two activities: rolling and
folding, have been on my list of lessons to make. Rolling
napkins is a simple activity to make. Although Montessori
education introduces the act of rolling early on (because rugs
and mats are used for working on) this activity is a challenge
because it requires a tighter roll to fit into the napkin rings.
This activity is appropriate for a child very familiar with
rolling a rug and mat without rings. Folding cloth is introduced
early on in Montessori. First, folding in half, then quarters,
then a diagonal half and last triangular quarters. I was in need
of some and made these just by cutting with the pinking scissors
and using leftover fabrics. (A word on fabrics, after looking at
my pictures I realized my fabric choice is a little "busy" a
solid color would have been better because it is not
distracting. Since these are not the first introduction with
folding for my daughter, she is wo