Montessori scent jars, also known as Montessori smelling jars, sensory bottles or Montessori smelling bottles are a fun, sensory way to build new skills with autistic learners. Check out these calming bottles for autism next!
What is the Montessori Learning Philosophy and Why it is Autism-Friendly?
Montessori programs encourage discovery of different scents at an early age to increase environmental exploration and to help children develop their memories. Research shows that scent and memory are closely linked.
Within a Montessori program, children are encouraged to use all five scents to explore and discover their environments : sight, sound, taste, smell and touch.
What is a Montessori scent jar?
Montessori smelling jars are small glass bottles or jars that are filled with a variety of items combined with a few drops of essential oils, extracts and more that give off a particular scent. Alternatively, you can also just put cotton balls in the jars or bottles and then add the desired scents.
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10 Montessori Smelling Jars Ideas
- Pine
- Mint
- Orange Blossom
- Jasmine
- Chamomile
- Rose
- Vanilla
- Lavender
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
Related : Essential Oils for Autism
This videos shows you how to make Montessori scent jars step by step
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Montessori Scent Jars
Use these Montessori scent jars to engage your child with autism in a fun, sensory way.
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