Jack's story is a child-friendly introduction to the Montessori learning methods, the structure of a Montessori classroom, and the excitement a Montessori student feels to be in engaged in his own learning.
Get ready for school with this clever, rhyming alphabet story illustrated by bestselling artist Lynn Munsinger! Alphabet from A to Z.Books that are just right for me.Crayons for coloring in my hand.Dump trucks playing in the sand.Cuddle up with your little bear and enjoy this rhyming read-aloud chock-full of the ABCs of school. There's so much alphabet to explore!
Written by a teacher with more than 25 years of experience, this book offers a jargon-free view of Waldorf education and its philosophy of the importance of a three-dimensional education. Through learning experiences that involve all of the senses, children use a variety of intelligences to develop thought, feeling, and intentional, purposeful activity. Whether you're Waldorf parent or teacher, or you just want to learn more about these innovative educational concepts, this book contains important ideas on learning that you can apply today.
Kiri is a curious kid. She's about to begin school and has plenty of questions. With her mama, she gets ready for school and rides in their cargo bike across town. Kiri's First Ride to School is an inviting story written for 3-5-year-olds preparing for their first day of school-whether in a Montessori classroom or not!The Kiri book series is an ongoing children's picture book series published by Aleph Editing and Montessori Learners. In the books, simple stories illustrate the experience of 4-year-old Kiri as she begins school in a Montessori classroom, highlighting her curiosity and gift for observation. Written for a 3-5-year-old audience, the Kiri series places value on self-respect, the pleasure of self-directed, hands-on learning, patient observation, and an appreciation of the natural world and those around us.
Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home—while turning the whole idea of the “terrible twos” on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child—and in yourself. Specific Montessori skills—the winter coat flip; getting your toddler to pour his or her own water and clean up whatever spills might occur. And it goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child’s guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behavior without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage. It’s also that rare parenting book that’s beautiful to look at, with a bright, airy design and simple color illustrations and photographs.
An illustrated introduction to the life and work of Italian educator Maria Montessori. Includes historical notes and question pages for readers comprehensive review.
Children in a classroom use a peace rose as a means to communicate with each other. They settle disagreements and call attention to hurtful behavior. Some children understand that they can resolve their differences even when the rose is not present.