This edition includes a new introduction by Lee Havis, the executive director of the International Montessori Society, plus fully updated appendixe...
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May 06, 2011
Kelly
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My son was born very prematurely and had significant developmental delays as a result. Sitting, crawling, walking, talking, etc...all significantly delayed. This has been a blessing in disguise as I believe I am the type of parent that would have focused more on superficial knowledge, believing my son's ability to rattle off ABC's at age 2 was a sign of learning/understanding. I have always imagined I would send my children to a Montessori school, but naively believed it wouldn't be suitable for
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May 19, 2010
"Education need not be imposed on the child; given a learning environment he will be free to act and to develop himself along the lines of his own inner direction. Thus Montessori felt that there must be freedom within the prepared environment to develop his physical, mental and spiritual growth. The young child is very hand-minded, and the materials are geared to his need to learn through movement, because it is movement that starts the intellect working. The true Montessori classroom is f
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Mar 19, 2011
Cassie
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I liked this book because it is filled with some great ideas for developmentally appropriate activities for young children. Most of these activities beat toys from Wal-Mart any day. Plus, you can make most of the activities from materials from around your home. Cheap ways to effectively educate! Yes! It is easy to read and all of the activities are simple to set up.
Part I of the book describes a little bit about the history of Montessori. It reviews the life of Maria Montessori and how he More...
Part I of the book describes a little bit about the history of Montessori. It reviews the life of Maria Montessori and how he More...
Apr 19, 2009
L.D.
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This book is scant on information about the history and methods of Montessori (but I knew that from other reviews when I got it). Instead, it has quite a few ideas for helping your child (age 1 1/2 to about 5, I think) follow his interests in his world at his pace. All the activities have a "control fo error," which means that your child will still figure out for himself that there is a right way and a wrong way to do things (no crazy relativism, which, when I was first exploring Mon
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Mar 21, 2010
Sarah
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No matter you familiarity or feelings on Montessori methods, this book is an INVALUABLE resource for parents of toddlers through preschoolers! The manipulatives and activities are gentle and age appropriate but also highly instructive.
The time I spent with my children using the Montessori methods in this book was priceless -- obviously. But the speed at which my children grasped the objectives was a shocking delight.
I *highly* recommend Teaching Montessori in the Home: More...
The time I spent with my children using the Montessori methods in this book was priceless -- obviously. But the speed at which my children grasped the objectives was a shocking delight.
I *highly* recommend Teaching Montessori in the Home: More...
Mar 06, 2011
Susan
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I've checked this out from the library before and skimmed it, but I read through the whole thing this time and I'm going to buy it. The exercises aren't to difficult to do at home and the equipment isn't too unusual or specific. This looks like a great way to add the Montessori method, and some of it's benefits, at home if you, like me, can't afford to send your children to a Montessori preschool.
This book is a great place to start, but I'd recommend further reading on the subject if y More...
This book is a great place to start, but I'd recommend further reading on the subject if y More...
Dec 19, 2011
Kerstin
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I'm not interested in starting an actual homeschool program for my kids but I'm always looking for new activities and ways to teach them things. I like the Montessori point of view. This book had some nice ideas of projects to make for my kids. There can never be enough activites or lessons in my mommy bag of tricks.
May 30, 2010
Yvonne
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I am soooooooooo glad I finally read this book! I have been making and buying Montessori materials for my son and I realized that some of them I hadn't clearly understood the correct way to present the materials to him - or I was trying to present a material that he wasn't quite ready for yet. This is an excellent guide on about what ages you can present various sensorial & practical life lessons to your child.
Aug 28, 2009
Janae
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If reading Maria Montessori's books are a little bit hard, then this book will be great for you. It gives succinct reasons for giving a total body education with great tips on how to apply the Montessori Method in your home on a limited budget.
Aug 21, 2011
Richard N.
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I liked it!
More of an exercises book for direct application - but if this is what you are looking for, then great! I really like some of these exercises and my son does, too! Give it a shot and get those kids off the video games! :)
More of an exercises book for direct application - but if this is what you are looking for, then great! I really like some of these exercises and my son does, too! Give it a shot and get those kids off the video games! :)
Apr 24, 2010
Alissa
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This book was an easy read mostly because most of the book is activities to do with your children to teach them skills at home before they enter school. I really liked that they focused on real-life skills such as dressing and cleaning.
Jan 17, 2010
Katie
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Clear and practical examples of how to use the Montessori Method at home, as well as useful instructions on how to prepare your own materials. I would use this more as a reference than as a guide, though. Overall, not exactly what I was looking for.
Jul 18, 2009
Karen
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This book has specific activities for pre-school Montessori starting at age 2.5. The "updated edition" still looks like it came from the 60s, but good for matching activities to ages, and a brief introduction to methodology.
Aug 26, 2009
Adrienne
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Useful but not my favorite Montessori book. A lot of it just felt obvious and I was just really bored reading it. That said, I wouldn't mind owning a copy for reference (I checked it out from the library).
May 24, 2011
Jenn
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This book seemed very outdated in many of its opinions and word choices. While I think many of the activities are great (and I plan to try some with my kids), I expected a little more from it.
Mar 30, 2009
Patti
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Good overview of the Montessori method. Very useable suggestions for things to do at home to teach life skills. This book is quite old, but the suggestions are very relevant and the artwork cute in a vintage sort of way.
Nov 28, 2008
K
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Some of the ideas for early literacy and mathematical skills I could see happening in this household - but I was really looking for something a bit more in-depth on Montessori.
Jan 18, 2011
Amber
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I love this book and I am going to start implementing these lessons in my daycare and around the home with my daughter! The ideas are so simple and inexpensive.
Dec 12, 2011
Roslyn
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Some fine exercises for a homeschooled kid to do. Need to compare it to that other book I read but I bet they are similar and the other one is prettier...
Oct 12, 2009
Janell
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I am trying to do preschool here at home with Jonathan since he is turning four in a few months. This book gave a lot of great suggestions.
Oct 18, 2011
Magda
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This seems to be an excellent how-to book for teaching certain tasks, including how to make the manipulatives.
However, we're already doing many of these, and I don't really want to make the manipulatives for the rest of them.
"Polishing silver" is not a practical life activity in my house.
I do want to do the "tying a bow" and some of the arithmetic exercises with Teddy, though.
However, we're already doing many of these, and I don't really want to make the manipulatives for the rest of them.
"Polishing silver" is not a practical life activity in my house.
I do want to do the "tying a bow" and some of the arithmetic exercises with Teddy, though.
Jun 14, 2011
Ashley
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Practical, straightforward, pragmatic read. Slender book, with lots of excellent ideas for anyone looking for ways to bring Montessori at the preschool level into his or her house. My children are home from Montessori for the summer and I wanted to keep a little consistency if possible. The book, along with a couple others, have given me nice ideas.
Dec 19, 2011
JaneyAdelyn
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This book is small, yet very helpful & explains the "why's" in each different subject for the Montessori Method. It's a great starting point w/ many helpful instructions on how to make your own Montessori lessons. A great book for beginners!
I've been reading & studying about the Montessori Method since my cousin first introduced it to me only a couple of months ago. It makes perfect sense to me & wish I would have discovered it when my first born was an infant! Until I find More...
I've been reading & studying about the Montessori Method since my cousin first introduced it to me only a couple of months ago. It makes perfect sense to me & wish I would have discovered it when my first born was an infant! Until I find More...
Mar 17, 2009
Chelsea
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This book is full of good information and ideas for parents who are homeschooling or just want a Montessori type home environment. Lots of activities to educate and inspire young children. My son actually thinks it's fun to dust, sweep, and wash dishes now!
Jan 12, 2012
Sarah
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Lots of good ideas for preschool activities. Also, the make-your-own Montessori materials section is pretty good.
Jan 03, 2009
Alyson
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These Montessori lessons are so easy to do at home, and probably you are doing them without realizing it. I especially like how the Montessori method focuses on practical life skills, like setting the table, cleaning up spills, cooking, etc. This books offers an entire preschool curriculum that you can use at home, including math and language. I just pick and choose what would be fun and interesting for my 2 y/o. It's amazing to me what toddlers can accomplish and learn while having fun with the
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Feb 01, 2012
Lauren
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I will use so many of these ideas in the coming years. I love the simple format and direct and easy to follow instructions. The only thing I wished for was a better sense of how a Montessori day or lesson works. For example, I know children are supposed to work on one thing at a time, and use a work mat, but I didn't feel like I had a good overview of how to run things in a Montessori way. That's a small quibble, though. Overall, I really enjoyed this.
