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The Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder

It is completely normal to wonder what the worst cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder look like after learning about what RAD is and/or having a child diagnosed with it. 

Caregivers want to hope for the best, yet prepare for the worst.

The good news is you can predict what one of the worst cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder will look like based on a specific set of criteria that children with RAD have in common.

This post describes diagnostic criteria for Reactive Attachment Disorder and what it may look like in children. There is a focus on worst case scenarios of RAD, so you can be prepared and make decisions appropriately.


The Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder


Every child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is different. Severity and the type of RAD behaviors depends on:

  • The type of trauma the child experienced
  • How long the trauma lasted
  • How severe the trauma was
  • How the child's brain developed
  • If there are other co-existing disabilities

Reactive Attachment Disorder, like Autism, is on a spectrum.

As you read through criteria and behaviors, know that not every child with Reactive Attachment Disorder is going to have all of the behaviors discussed.

Some children may be low on the spectrum. Others may be more severe.

With each scenario that occurs, treatment in a psychiatric ward and/or residential treatment center may be warranted to keep everyone safe.

At times help may not be available because the behaviors are too severe. 

In these cases families are faced with horrific decisions to keep family members safe.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder Explained


Pathological Lying


Pathological lying is a behavior that is very prevalent in children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Their brains work backwards. Lying feels safer than telling the truth. 

The truth comes with feeling emotions that may not be comfortable, which the RAD child tries to avoid at all costs. Feeling those emotions is scary and causes extreme anxiety.

Some children with Reactive Attachment Disorder are prone to dissociation and can black out in the midst of behaviors, and may not know what they're saying or doing in the moment.

Then there is the fact that many children with Reactive Attachment Disorder feel an absence of guilt. Telling the truth feels no different than lying, except for the rush of adrenaline lying can bring.

Lying also is a way for RAD children to receive attention from others they may desire. It can also be used as a way to manipulate others.

The sad truth is that caregivers suffer the most when it comes to RAD children's pathological lying. Lies are shared with teachers and others in the community. Child Protective Services may be called. An investigation can occur.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The child can't stop lying and ruins every relationship she enters. If lying comes with other concerning RAD behaviors, it can lead to being incarcerated, placed in residential, homeless, or on the run.

Pathological lying can also lead to caregivers being falsely charged of child abuse. At times caregivers can lose their children in these situations.

Chronic Stealing


Many children with Reactive Attachment Disorder struggle with stealing. Early on in life they may have learned that stealing was what was necessary for survival, and therefore feels good. 

They may also feel that stealing is the only way they are going to receive something desired or of value.

Other children with RAD steal due to an absence of guilt, because of the way their brains operate due to the abuse and trauma they experienced.

Once this behavior occurs and RAD children feel the high that comes with stealing and not getting caught, stealing is hard to stop.

Caregivers can be held responsible for items their children with Reactive Attachment Disorder steal. Be aware that RAD children steal legal and illegal substances.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The child steals something of value from others, ending up in trouble with the law and being incarcerated, placed in residential, homeless or on the run.

Caregivers can also end up being in trouble with the law for stolen items of value found in the home.

Hoarding


Children with Reactive Attachment often hoard food and objects, fearing they will lose these things again, similar to what happened early in life related to trauma and abuse.

Hoarding may also be a way children with Reactive Attachment Disorder feel more in control. They suffer from extreme anxieties which may manifest through this behavior.

If unsanitary conditions occur at home when the child is a minor, the caregivers can be held responsible.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The child lives in unsanitary conditions that can lead to illness, disease and possible death, as well as create a fire hazard. Caregivers may be charged with in humane living conditions if they permit these behaviors in the home.



Food Issues


There are two extremes when it comes to food issues in children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Some refuse to eat. Others gorge themselves.

Due to trauma and abuse early in life, many RAD children do not understand when they're hungry or full. Their interception sense is not as it should be.

There may be an aversion to food based on circumstances that surrounded receiving nourishment in the past. Some children may have been starved or forced to eat.

Many children with Reactive Attachment Disorder have undiagnosed struggles related to food such as allergies, gut issues, etc. When left untreated, more harm is done.

It's rare that RAD children don't have food issues. When paired with other Reactive Attachment Disorder Behaviors, food issues can lead to stealing and hoarding food, bulimia and/or anorexia.

Mealtime becomes a battle ground for control in the worst ways.

This behavior is a tricky one. Caregivers can be held responsible for the refusal to eat and unhealthy weight loss or gain. CPS investigations can occur to see if parents are in fact feeding their children.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: Unhealthy eating habits lead to disease, body malfunctions, and ultimately death. Caregivers can be charged with neglect if a RAD child is malnourished and not eating, and be at risk for losing their children.

Verbal Attacks


Screaming, yelling, and swearing are not uncommon when raising a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Verbal attacks are constant. If there's a possibility of a battle, chances are there will be a battle.

Caregivers of children with Reactive Attachment Disorder often struggle with anxiety, depression, and PTSD because of the constant verbal attacks, which almost always lead to other behaviors. 

So often caregivers try hard to avoid any confrontations, which in the long run can make things worse. They often think the RAD children's behaviors are their fault, In reality, caregivers are just weighed down and burned out from all of the verbal attacks.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: A child with RAD may continue to attack family members and others with verbal assaults, pushing others away. At times this leads to getting in trouble with the law.

Destruction of Property and Vandalism


The destruction of property and vandalism can occur in a variety of ways when a RAD child is involved. This can include urinating and spreading fecal matter on furniture and surfaces.

Rages can lead to destruction of property in the home, school, and other recreational settings.

At other times destroying and vandalizing property just may feel fun. The high of not getting caught and absence of guilt are a dangerous combination.

Many times RAD children may not feel worthy of items received, and destroy them reflecting how they feel about themselves.

Other times children with Reactive Attachment Disorder push away from caregivers through destroying property in one way or another. 

Unfortunately, this is another situation where caregivers can be held responsible for what their RAD children destroy and vandalize.

Repairs and replacements can be extremely costly and time consuming.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: A child can be held responsible for destruction of property or vandalism and be sued for damages, incarcerated, placed in residential or go on the run to avoid the law.  At times, due to the RAD child's age, caregivers can be held responsible for damages, no matter the cost.

Self-Injurious Behaviors


Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder have very low self-esteem. Self-injurious behaviors are one way to show just how little they think of themselves.

At other times RAD children may be recreating trauma from their past, hurting themselves as others hurt them.

Some children with Reactive Attachment Disorder enjoy the pain and sensory experiences related to self-injurious behaviors. 

They may prefer these experiences over feeling emotions and working through them. It is also a way to focus their pain on something physical rather than emotional.

There are also some cases where self-injurious behaviors are related to depression.

Unfortunately there are also times when RAD children choose self-injurious behaviors to show how they feel about others, when they are feeling a lack of connection but are too afraid to attach.

Worse Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: A child with Reactive Attachment Disorder may self-harm to the point of suicide. At other times a RAD child may cover themselves with marks and bruises. These marks and bruises raise red flags for teachers and community members. Caregivers can be charged with abuse, lose their children, and face other consequences from law enforcement.

Cruelty to Animals


Animals are not recommended for children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. 

Children with RAD are often extremely unkind to animals, harming them in a variety of ways. 

They also may provoke animals to harm others.

Always consider the safety of the animal first when Reactive Attachment Disorder is involved. The two do not mix. 

Caregivers can be held responsible for any animal behaviors that are provoked by the RAD child, regarding others. They can also be responsible for any harm an animal does to a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The RAD child kills an animal or provokes an animal to harm another in a severe way that results in the animal leaving the residence or being put down. Caregivers can be held responsible for animal behaviors.

Cruelty to Children


It is often recommended that children with Reactive Attachment Disorder be the only children or youngest children in a family unit.  This is because RAD children are often extremely unkind to children, harming them in a variety of ways.

Some children with Reactive Attachment Disorder harm other children openly. Others may find it more rewarding to harm children when others aren't looking. 

Behaviors towards other children may include abuse received by the RAD child, or other cruel treatment. This abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse.

Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder may view other children as a threat and harm them to maintain control, especially when other children won't listen and comply with what the RAD child wants.

In a family unit, harming other children in the home may be the ultimate way to push back and not attach.

Caregivers are often held responsible for the behaviors of children with RAD towards other children in the community and at home.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The RAD child takes the life of another child and is incarcerated. Caregivers of a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder face charges of endangering the welfare of their other children and can lose all of their children.

Fire Setting


Some children with Reactive Attachment Disorder set fires. This is an extremely dangerous behavior that wreaks havoc on families with horrific consequences. 

There are some RAD kids that enjoy the sounds and sight of fire. Others enjoy the thrill of starting a fire and watching things burn.

Fire can be used as a way to express big emotions, especially for those children with Reactive Attachment who don't feel safe sharing.

Caregivers can be held responsible for the damage caused by fires started by RAD children. The financial burden is great.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The RAD child can burn down homes, businesses and recreational places, being charged, incarcerated, or placed in residential treatment. Innocent people may die due to fires started by the RAD child. Caregivers can be charged with endangering the welfare of others.

Sexual Behaviors


Many children with Reactive Attachment Disorder have been sexually abused. They learn from their abusers and act out on others.

Other children with RAD use sexual behaviors as a way to control others around them.

Once sexual behaviors are present, it is very hard to make them stop.

These behaviors can affect siblings, younger children, animals, and adults. 

Caregivers can be held responsible for the sexual behaviors of their RAD child.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: The RAD child is caught, charged and incarcerated or placed in residential treatment. Caregivers are charged with endangering the welfare of others and receive consequences associated to that.

Angry Rages, Physical Aggression and Violence


Angry rages, physical aggression and violence are very common with RAD children. Usually these episodes occur when children with Reactive Attachment Disorder choose not to process through strong emotions and explode.

Other times angry rages, physical aggression and violence are ways to push others away. 

Sometimes rages, aggression and violence occur when RAD children don't get their own way.

No matter the cause, these behaviors can be dangerous for everyone involved. Caregivers often end up with marks and bruises. Homicidal tendencies may be present.

If siblings are injured, caregivers can be held responsible. 

Teachers and other authority figures may also be targets of this behavior.

This behavior is also challenging because it can result in adults needing to protect themselves and others from the RAD child, Behaviors may require restraints to be used by caregivers and/or law officials.

Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder: A child with RAD can severely injure or take the life of another person. Charges can be brought and the child be incarcerated or placed in residential treatment. Caregivers can be charged with endangering the welfare of other children in the home and lose all of their children. In cases where they needed to defend themselves, caregivers can be charged with child abuse.

No caregiver or professional can tell how severe behaviors related to Reactive Attachment Disorder may be until they occur. 

Setting firm boundaries and safety plans and protocol are of the utmost importance when working to keep family members safe.

Professional help may also be needed as a form of documentation to show that caregivers are doing all they can to help the RAD child, and that only the RAD child is responsible for behaviors.

If you enjoyed this post, you may also like the resources below.

What Is Reactive Attachment Disorder Reactive Attachment Disorder Fits: Did I Do Something Wrong? My Child Wants to Kill Herself! Now What? RAD Treatment for Children Internal Family Systems: A Child's Parts 6 Ways to Help a Family Going through a Mental Health Emergency What NOT to Do with a RAD Child How to Discipline a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder Must Have Safety Resources When Parenting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder


Worst Cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder



A Baseball Party for Father's Day

A Baseball Party for Father's Day was the theme that the kids chose this year to celebrate their dad, my husband, Jason.

Jason is a huge baseball fan and was super excited when he heard the news. He's been able to introduce the kids to football and basketball, but none were interested in baseball because they thought it was too boring.

It meant the world to Jason to be able to create memories with his kids associated with baseball.

A Baseball Party for Father's Day


A Baseball Party for Father's Day

We live in an area where there are no professional or even minor league baseball teams. For this reason our baseball party plans needed to be home based.


Our Father's Day celebration was postponed by a couple of weeks due to sickness and summer camps. 


We ended up celebrating Father's Day and the 4th of July on the same day, which actually worked out really well. There's nothing like ending a baseball party with local fireworks!


A Baseball Game with Dad


Baseball Party Entertainment


The baseball party itself was planned around a Yankee's game that was scheduled to be on. The New York Yankees are Jason's favorite baseball team. 

We wanted to make the celebration as casual as possible so the kids could ask questions and enjoy themselves. 

It turns out, Princess really likes watching baseball, perhaps even more than watching football.

Had the weather cooperated, we also would have played some baseball with the kids outside, as we do have a baseball bat, baseballs, and glove. Unfortunately it's been so hot, humid, and wet, making that part of the our plan impossible.

Baseball Party Refreshments

Baseball Party Refreshments


The kids helped pick out all of the food for festivities. Hotdogs with all types of toppings were served. I was so excited to find everything but the nacho cheese diet-friendly for Sunshine. 

We offered:


Nachos with cheese dip was also on the menu. I left dip cups empty so kids could choose what they wanted to put in them. (Dinomite dips his nacho chips in ketchup.) These were traditional baseball game foods that the kids agreed to have.

For a little bit of extra fun, I picked up the following treats:

I made sure to pick up diet-friendly substitutes for Sunshine at our local dollar store. 

The kids had never tasted any of these items before so it was a new and entertaining experience.

Soda and lemonade were served with the meal.


Baseball Party Hotdog Toppings

One of the most entertaining aspects of refreshments was watching the kids try new toppings on hotdogs. They had never had dill or sweet relish or mustard before. Princess loved loading her hotdog with mustard, ketchup, and relish.

Jason showed everyone up by adding beans and nacho cheese to his hotdog as well. Lol.

A New Baseball Cap


Baseball Party Gifts and Goodie Bag Items


The kids picked out a new Yankees baseball cap for Jason as a gift, which he loved.

I found three plain red baseball caps at our local dollar store that I would have purchased for each of the kids, had there been one more, and I could be sure that they would fit everyone.

While at the store, the kids saw Hostess Baseball Cupcakes. They know how much their dad loves these types of junk food treats and couldn't resist buying some from their dad.


Baseball Movie and Treats

Bulldozer and Princess being the movie buffs that they are wanted to be sure to add a movie in for entertainment after Sunshine went to bed.

The movie 42: The Jackie Robinson Story with Chadwick Boseman was decided upon and such a huge hit! 

Dinomite, the snacker, made sure that we enjoyed popcorn with the movie.

What I loved most about this Baseball Party for Father's Day was that it was so relaxing and so much fun. 

The food was perfect. 

Entertainment was great. 

Everyone had such a fabulous time.

It was such a special family time dedicated to Dad.

And best of all, it was very inexpensive.

If you enjoyed this post, you may like the resources below.

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A Baseball Party for Father's Day

Star Wars Activities for Kids with Free Printables

Star Wars Activities for Kids with Free Printables can be a fun way to practice and review skills, especially for those who can't get enough of light saber battles and Darth Vader.

Star Wars learning fun can also be a great way to celebrate Star Wars Day!

This year Sunshine's passion for Star Wars coincided with Star Wars Day, which meant Star Wars learning activities became part of our epic celebration.

Star Wars Activities for Kids with Free Printables


Star Wars Activities for Kids with Free Printables


Star Wars Nomenclature Cards and Memory Game


Star Wars Nomenclature Cards and Memory Game


The printable for this activity provides so many choices of cards to choose from. 


We only selected cards that Sunshine was familiar with and a small enough amount so she wouldn't feel overwhelmed.


Sunshine does enjoy nomenclature cards, but since it was Star Wars Day, we decided to use these card to play a Star Wars Memory Game. She had so much fun!


 Source: The free printable for this activity came from 123Homeschool4Me.


Star Wars Addition Clip Cards


Star Wars Addition Clip Cards for Kids


Sunshine is working hard to learn and memorize addition facts. At times she rushes and becomes frustrated with manipulatives used while counting. 


I love when I can find counters on clip cards, as it makes the process so much easier and she can visually see the answer.


The graphics on these Star Wars Addition cards are so adorable.


Sunshine used glass beads to mark her answer on each clip card.


 Source: The free printable for this activity came from 123Homeschool4Me.


Star Wars Graphing Activity for Kids


Star Wars Graphing Activity for Kids


Graphing isn't something we practice with Sunshine often, so I was super excited to find this free printable set. 

She absolutely loved graphing the Star Wars cards she drew. It was so exciting to her to see what the graph would look like in the end, as it ended up different each time.

Sunshine used glass beads to create her Star Wars graph.

Source: The free printable for this activity came from 123Homeschool4Me.


Star Wars Skip Counting Puzzles


Star Wars Skip Counting Puzzles


Sunshine has been working so hard on skip counting this year. These Star Wars skip counting puzzles were the perfect practice for her. 


The image as a control was so helpful!


Source: The free printable for this activity came from 123Homeschool4Me.


A Star Wars Day Celebration


For those who would like to know how else we celebrated Star Wars Day, including other activities we did throughout the day and our party, be sure to click the link below.


A Star Wars Day Celebration


If you enjoyed this post, you may also like the resources below.

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Star Wars Activities for Kids with Free Printables


Montessori Planner for Teachers and Parents

Finding a Montessori planner for teachers and parents that fits everyone's needs can be a challenge. The Ultimate Montessori Planner is the perfect solution! 

This Montessori planner is created to meet the needs of all teachers and parents, no matter class size or the skills and abilities of students.

It includes both Montessori preschool and elementary resources, including a section for children with disabilities.

The Ultimate Montessori Planner is designed to be used year after year. You fill in the dates. There is only a need to purchase it once, and then you have it for life.

What I love most about this planner is that you can use the aspects of it you love, and not worry about the rest.

I also love that the Ultimate Montessori Planner for teachers and parents can be printed out and taken anywhere with you. When I'm teaching, planning, and preparing, I always love to write down notes and ideas. 

This Montessori planner allows me to do that.

Montessori Planner for Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner for Teachers and Parents


How Do I Put the Montessori Planner for Teachers and Parents Together?


When I use my Montessori planner, I print out the sheets I'll need for the week, month, and year, and put them in a binder using dividers

I love creating different sections in a logical order to help me stay organized and make sure things are easy to find. 


The Ultimate Montessori Planner


I also keep each page in a sheet protector to ensure it will stay clean and fresh when needed. Little hands are quick to touch and explore the binder while I'm using it.


The final result looks so appealing and really helps with my desire to plan.

In this post I am using the preschool version of printables included in the Ultimate Montessori Planner as that's the curriculum Sunshine is using right now. 

Unit Theme Planner for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Unit Planner


One of my favorite pages in the Ultimate Montessori Planner is the unit theme planner for Montessori teachers and parents. 


I usually print out three of these forms as I plan out the school year. The first is used as a rough draft, where I write down all the ideas that pop into my head. Then I organize my plans into a final copy with my final decisions.


I also keep another blank copy in the planner to write down ideas for the next year as I come across inspiration.


I love that this page is so colorful. Colors correspond with monthly planners included.


Monthly Montessori Planner for Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Monthly Planner


The monthly planners for Montessori teachers and parents are my second favorite printables included in the Ultimate Montessori Planner.


There are so many aspects about these planners that I love.


Pages are reusable year after year, as you fill in the dates. If a month is particularly long, I just add the numbers to the next page, as I usually plan by week anyway.


Each month not only includes a calendar, but a planner by subject for the month. 


The colors of each month are so soothing and inviting.


When I use these pages, I print out multiple copies. I create a rough draft for the year and then a final copy.


I also keep a set in my binder to jot down notes for next year as the year goes along.


Field Trip Planner for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Field Trips


Outings are such an important part of Montessori education. They can be as simple as going for a nature walk or visiting a local aquarium. 


These pages help organize all of my thoughts and ideas, as well as help me finalize plans for each and every outing or field trip we go on.


Once I have all of the information on the event planner, I know I'm ready to share with kids and parents.


I love that the field trip planner for Montessori teachers and parents is color coded by month, just like the unit theme and monthly planners.


This planner can also be used to help children in Montessori elementary classrooms plan their own outings.


Unit Theme Subject Planner for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Unit Plans


When it comes to planning out units, I always love to see an overview of each subject area all in one place to know and understand how it fits together. 


In the home environment, I usually only have four activities per subject at most with each unit. 


This page is also helpful to teachers, as a lot of the work on the shelves remains the same throughout the year, but then it's fun to rotate out some work with each new theme you introduce.


For teachers who rotate out more than four work activities at a time per subject, there is another version of this printable available that allow for a list of 20 activities per subject.


Source: I created this printable and the other version as part of the Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie. This is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of the post.


Lesson Planner for Montessori Teachers and Students


Montessori Planner: Lesson Planner


This version of the lesson planner I use for planning out traditional Montessori lessons with Montessori materials, which is separate from unit theme related work.


Using the lesson planner for Montessori teachers and parents helps me organize when and how many materials and printables I need to pull out of storage, which is really helpful for me.


The great thing about this printable is that it is completely versatile for the needs of teachers and parents. It can be used to plan out which lessons in each subject are going to be presented over a specific period of time, etc.


Three Period Lesson Notes for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Three Period Lesson


I find the three period lesson notes for Montessori teachers and parents to be such an incredible resource to chart kids' progress with lessons and materials. 

I usually keep as many of these sheets in my planner as I will need in the moment for each child I'm working with, specific to the lessons I will be presenting over a certain amount of time (usually related to a subject topic or unit theme).

When I'm finished with each sheet, I transfer them to a binder for each child, so I have documentation of what they have accomplished and how long it took. This is great documentation to have on hand for schools, parents, etc.

What I like about these sheets is that I can carry them in my binder as I'm working with children in the classroom and write down notes as I go, so I don't forget.

Book List Form for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Reading List


With each new subject topic, unit theme, season, or holiday, I find myself introducing about ten new books. 


I realized that I did not have a space in the Montessori planner to write down books I stumbled upon that I loved, or a place to record which books we actually read.


The book list form is my solution to this problem. It is so helpful, especially when it comes to books I check out at the library or find on Amazon.


I'm able to research books ahead of time, writing down the ones I like, and then make sure I have them all ready to go when it's time.


I love that I can keep these lists from year to year, especially when I repeat subject topics, unit themes, seasonal and holiday work.


Source: I created this printable as part of the Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie. This is a Subscriber's Only Freebie. For your free copy, follow the directions at the bottom of the post.


Snack Planner for Montessori Teachers and Planners


Montessori Planner: Snack Planner


This snack planner for Montessori teachers and parents is perfect for planning out snack time and practical life related work in the classroom.

I also love it to keep track of ideas I come across on Pinterest for when I create a specific themed unit study or subject topic curriculum.

The snack planner also comes with a section to write down a grocery list. 

Whether you choose to cut this out and actually use it, or keep it in the binder so you have it for years to come, knowing exactly what you need is completely up to you.

I write down the list and then take a picture of it with my phone to use at the store when I'm picking up supplies. This way I keep the list from year to year.

Food Preparation Forms for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Food Preparation

This food preparation form for Montessori teachers and parents is all about preparing the environment, helping your organize every step of the process. 

I love to use it before I'm executing a larger food preparation activity in the classroom, so I know I'm prepared and ready to go, having thought of everything necessary to help the project be successful.

The form helps me know exactly who's doing what, especially if I have another adult helping with the process.

Usually I keep copy of the actual recipe in the sheet protector as well, to store for years to come. The ingredients and recipe section of the form I use to map out who's doing what while preparing the food.

Subject Goal Forms for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Subject Goals


These Montessori subject goal forms are so versatile depending on the needs of your classroom. 


When I'm just working with one student, I fill out goals, review them often, and record when the student has accomplished the goal. Once a sheet is filled up, I transfer it to the child's binder, documenting what's been accomplished.


When working with my older kids, I let them set goals for themselves and document when they accomplish them.


These forms can also be used to keep track of goals involving the entire class. The sky is really the limit. 


I've found goal setting to be so incredibly important. It helps teachers focus on following and respecting the child. Goals also help with intrinsic learning habits.


Weekly Observations Form for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Weekly Observations


At the end of each day, I love to pause and write down observations I've made. Sometimes I do this immediately after a period of observation is over, so I don't forget things. Other times I can just go through each child at the end of the day and remember.


I love that this sheet helps me remember to pause and observe which is so incredibly important!


Reflections Form for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Reflections

The reflections form in the Ultimate Montessori Planner for teachers and parents is designed for teachers to use every day, weekly, or monthly as a check in for themselves and how things are going in the classroom. 

I love that this form prompts me to take an overview of how things are going, what I can improve, what questions I want to research, and where I'm at in discovery of myself as a Montessori teacher.

Reading Log for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Reading Log

 As a Montessori teacher, whether to our own children or in the classroom to many children, we should always be reading about Montessori. The inspiration that comes from continually reading Montessori books is so incredibly important.


This part of the planner is dedicated to you writing down the Montessori books you're reading.


These forms can also be used for children in the Montessori elementary classroom to record books they're  reading and how long it takes each of them.


Once again, this Ultimate Montessori Planner is so incredibly versatile.


Study Notes Form for Montessori Teachers and Parents


Montessori Planner: Study Notes


The study notes form for Montessori teachers and parents goes along with the reading log. It can be used for teachers or students.

What I like about these forms is that they can be used for each page, chapter, section, or book in entirety.  It really depends on your preference.

You have now seen all that I include in my Ultimate Montessori Planner binder when working with Sunshine at the preschool level. Everyone's planner will look different.

For a complete list of all that the Ultimate Montessori Planner includes, be sure to check out the table of contents below.

The Ultimate Montessori Planner Table of Contents

  • Montessori Preschool Monthly Planner
  • Montessori Elementary Monthly Planner
  • Unit Theme Planner
  • Monthly Field Trip Planner
  • Event Planner Sheet
  • Preschool Lesson Planner Part 1
  • Preschool Lesson Planner Part 2
  • Elementary Lesson Planner Part 1
  • Elementary Lesson Planner Part 2
  • Language Goals Sheet
  • Math Goals Sheet
  • Science Goals Sheet
  • Geography Goals Sheet
  • Practical Life Goals Sheet
  • Sensorial Goals Sheet
  • Music Goals Sheet
  • Art Goals Sheet
  • Grace & Courtesy Goals Sheet
  • Movement Goals Sheet
  • Geometry Goals Sheet
  • History Goals Sheet
  • Three Period Lesson Notes
  • Weekly Observations
  • Reflections
  • Reading Log
  • Study Notes
  • Teacher Preparation
  • Food Preparation
  • Snack Planner
  • Meal Planner
  • Favorite Online Resources
  • Behavioral Incident Report
  • Therapy Notes
  • Mental Health Notes
  • Physical Therapy Goals
  • Speech Therapy Goals
  • Occupational Therapy Goals
  • Mental Health Goals
  • Therapy Goals


Some of the pages included in this post come from the Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie as bonuses you can add to the original product.


Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie


The Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie

The Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie includes the following pages to add to your original planner. You have seen examples of the Book List and Unit Study Subject Planner Option 1. Below is the table of contents for the entire bonus freebie.

Ultimate Montessori Planner Freebie Table of Contents

  • Book List
  • Unit Study Subject Planner Option 1
  • Unit Study Subject Planner Option 2
  • Shelf Map Option 1
  • Shelf Map Option 2
  • Shelf Map Option 3

Don't forget to follow the directions below to receive the Subscriber's Only Freebie.


And if you don't own the Ultimate Montessori Planner, be sure to grab your copy today!



Directions on How to Obtain Subscriber Only Freebies

1. Click on the Subscriber's link at the bottom of this post.

2. Subscribe to our free newsletter.

3. Open the thank you message you receive in your e-mail, after subscribing. (Be sure to check your spam folder, as sometimes it ends up there.)

4. Click the confirmation link in the thank you message.

5. Once the confirmation is complete, you will receive another e-mail message with the Subscriber Only Freebies.

6. Click on link.

7. Find the printable pack you are looking for listed in alphabetical order, click on it, and voila!

We hope you enjoy your free printable.

Note: If you are already a newsletter subscriber, open your most recent newsletter. At the bottom you will find a link to the Subscriber Only Freebies page, along with the password in case you forgot it.



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