How To Raise An Amazing Child the Montessori Way, 2nd Edition

Author: Tim Seldin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465466797
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
A parent's guide to building independence, creativity, and confidence in their children using Montessori learning techniques, written by Montessori president Tim Seldin. An international bestseller, How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way adapts Montessori teachings for easy use at home. Packed with Montessori-based preschool activities and educational games that build confidence and independence through active learning, this authoritative illustrated guide helps raise self-reliant and creative children. Celebrate physical and intellectual milestones from birth to age six with activity checklists, and encourage development through proven child-centered teaching methods. This edition has been updated to include information about the neuroscience of child development and shares advice about screen time in the digital age, co-parenting, other family changes, and gentle discipline methods. How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way shows parents how to bring the teachings of Montessori into their home to create a safe, nurturing environment for their children with clear and concise instructions.

How to Raise an Amazing Child

Author: Tim Seldin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405312998
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
How to Raise an Amazing Child is a book that celebrates the incredible period of child development between birth and six years. It takes a lively, engaging approach to a tried and trusted method of child-raising and education that is built around love and respect for children and in its turn helps children to become confident, caring and independent. The book has six chapters. Why Montessori? gives a brief history of the Montessori method and explains why Montessori's discoveries are still applied and used so successfully in Montessori schools. The author begins with the basics of loving attentive care tailored to a baby's changing needs and abilities from birth onwards and shows parents how to organise their home so that it is child-friendly with everything at the right size, orderly, and within reach to maximize opportunities for independence, freedom and developmental opportunities as their child grows. A timeline highlights the best time to try particular activities and illustrates sensitive periods for particular skills.

The Montessori Way

Author: Tim Seldin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974638706
Category : Montessori method of education
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description

Montessori Play & Learn

Author: Lesley Britton
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
ISBN: 0517591820
Category : Education, Preschool
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
A guide to educational play Montessori style offers ideas for activities and games to supplement preschool learning.

Teach Me to Do It Myself

Author: Maja Pitamic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405307017
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
When quality time is in short supply, this practical parenting book will help you give your child the best possible start in achieving essential skills and developing greater understanding of the world around them. From brushing teeth to growing a sunflower, simple activities with illustrated instructions will help you guide your child in developing and exploring their senses, co-ordination, language skills, numeracy and science interests.

Montessori Madness

Author: Trevor Eissler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982283301
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
"We know we need to improve our traditional school system, both public and private. But how? More homework? Better-qualified teachers? Longer school days or school years? More testing? More funding? No, no, no, no, and no. Montessori Madness! explains why the incremental steps politicians and administrators continue to propose are incremental steps politicians and administrators continue to propose are incremental steps in the wrong direction. The entire system must be turned on its head. This book ask parents to take a look--one thirty-minute observation--at a Montessori school. Your picture of what educations should look like will never be the same"--Back cover.

Montessori from the Start

Author: Paula Polk Lillard
Publisher: Schocken
ISBN: 0307558037
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophies for nurturing babies and toddlers, this practical and useful guide is brimming with instructions, anecdotes, and encouragement for raising calm, competent, and confident children—from designing the baby’s bedroom to encouraging life skills such as dressing themselves and working both independently and collaboratively. What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to newborns, infants, and toddlers? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions. Its comprehensive exploration of the first three years incorporates the furnishings and tools Dr. Montessori created for the care and comfort of babies. From the design of the baby's bedroom to the child-sized kitchen table, from food preparation to clothing and movement, the authors provide guidance for the establishment of a beautiful and serviceable environment for babies and very young children. They also introduce concepts and tasks, taking into account children’s ''sensitive periods'' for learning such skills as toilet training. Written in a clear, engaging style, Montessori from the Start is a must-have for every new parent.

Child of the World

Author: Susan Mayclin Stephenson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781879264243
Category : International education
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Stephenson's volume is a wonderful resource for parents seeking thoughtful, sound advice on raising well-grounded children in a chaotic world. Presenting Montessori principles in clear and eloquent prose, Stephenson's legacy will be a tremendous service to generations of parents to come. -Angeline Lillard, PhD, Professor of Psychology, U. of Virginia, author of Montessori, The Science behind the Genius

Montessori For Every Family

Author: Tim Seldin
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241546516
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
This parenting book shows you how to make magical Montessori memories - every day. This beautiful, modern Montessori book for parents outlines the key principles of this parenting approach and shows you how you can easily apply this at home. It provides a valuable starting point for parents to help them create a family life inspired by the ethos of Montessori. "You will want to refer to this book again and again." Paul Epstein, PhD, Designs of Lifelong Learning This practical parenting guide makes Montessori accessible to every parent and child, regardless of time pressures and resources. Inside, you'll find: - Outlines of the Montessori principles clearly and succinctly. For example respect, freedom, curiosity, creativity, responsibility, and independence - Shows parents how to apply these principles to everyday life - with sections on breakfast time, school/nursery drop off, school/nursery pick up, playtime, meal times, homework time, bath time, and bedtime - Demonstrates how to apply Montessori techniques to an older child new to Montessori and how to flex and build on the techniques as your child grows up Montessori is a unique educational philosophy created by Maria Montessori that fosters the growth of the whole child. From enjoying nature together to free time and weekends, every aspect of family life is an opportunity for meaningful engagement with your child. Montessori For Every Family offers you pragmatic, real-life advice, suitable for children of all ages, showing you how easy and natural it is to create a nourishing and empowering environment at home for everyone. You can create magical Montessori moments every day - here's how.

Toilet Awareness

Author: Sarah Moudry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986143724
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The foundation of potty learning is respect for the child and their own natural development. Using the Montessori Philosophy, this book explains when to start, how to set-up your bathroom for a successful transition, and includes a step-by-step guide to get started. You will learn how to encourage your child to recognize their body's signals and develop independence in their bathroom routine. Learn the method that Montessori Schools use that keeps toileting stress-free and child-centered.Included in the second edition are tips for choosing training underwear, starting before your child is walking, and starting after your child is three-years-old.