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Montessori Read and Write: A Parent's Guide to Literacy for Children

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As the mother of a four year old attending Montessori school, I was devastated that we would have to move before the school year was over-and just when my son was learning the basics of reading! At our new home, there was no Montessori school with a mid-year opening, so rather than wait to continue his education, I decided to home school in the Montessori method. Not being formally educated in Montessori, or even early childhood education, I was overjoyed to find this book. It is a clearly written instruction on teaching young children to read and write using many senses. My son, having familiarity with some of the tools already, actually instructed me a few times, but it is wonderful to watch him so confident and enjoying learning. For anyone homeschooling or looking to supplement their young childs education, this book is a valuable tool.

This is a easy to use book to use with lots of games to play. In keeping with the Montessori way, kids will not know they are learning. As a parent, the games and instructions are easy to follow. The book encourages you to follow the games in sequence, as they build on eachother. I liked that short explanations were given for each game reagrding what it would teach the children. One thing, it does assume having some of the Montessori tools/toys such as sandpaper letters which you can buy or make yourself. But many of the gamse require only you and your kid. Good book, I am moving toward a Montessori house and hope my kids will benefit from it.

My oldest son attended a Montessori school for the first 5 years of his formal schooling and I believe it gave him a firm foundation for his future schooling. Now I have two small children and I also want them to be exposed to the Montessori method, however, I want to homeschool them as well. This seemed a formidable task until I found Lynne Lawrence's book, as well as "Teaching Montessori In the Home by Elizabeth G. Hainstock", which gives me the guidelines and instruction I need to successfully utilize the Montessori method in my own home. I highly recommend this book to all parents, whether homeschooling or not.

Lynne Lawrence has written a user friendly book that does not asume anything. Homeschoolers will love it. This is the tried and trusted method of teaching reading and writing in hundreds of Montessori schools around the world. Montessori students will use it for its clarity, illustrations and thoroughness.

Montessori Read and Write is a terrific book and is stuffed with many, many great ideas and suggestions for teaching your young child to read and instilling a love of reading. The content of this book can actually be a bit overwhelming. I suggest a very slow reading of this book, interspersed with trying the ideas slowly with your children. As with all children, some of these ideas will work better individually than others, but I think most children will benefit very much from this book. Happy reading to you and your children.

"Montessori Read and Write" is written by the director of the oldest and many people think the most thorough Montessori teacher training center in the world, MMI (The Maria Montessori Institute) in London, England. It is extremely valuable to Montessori teachers, other teachers, and parents. And now it is available NEW in this country from the Michael Olaf Montessori Company in Arcata, California.

A wonderfull book, full of practical idea's to help children to develop a love for language, books and reading. Great for parents and teachers.

The book starts with an Introduction which includes background about Maria Montessori. There are nine chapters with activities you can do at home or in a classroom setting. There is also a template and resources chapter. There are very nice photographs throughout. Most of the activities have a photo, some are text only. Below is an outline of each chapter.

I gave this book five stars out of five. It is full of helpful information, and easy to read with both color and black and white photographs. The activities are those found in Montessori classrooms and can be duplicated at home. I think it is ideal for ages 2 to 6.

Whether you are using Montessori method or not, this book is an outstanding resource to help your children enhance their ability to read and write. Using non-overt methodology and letting the child lead the way and assert themselves via curiosity so as not to stress the child out, is the best. These techniques are very good in that way. My kids are 20 mos old and can already write the first letter to their names. I'm not seeking for MENSA status for them, rather, letting their natural curiosity lead the way.

I highly recommend this book. The seller is good and I received it within the parameters of the shipping timeframe.

This book really helped me to support my kids and their teachers as they moved through their primary years at Fayette Montessori.

Although I did not have to work with them at home, understanding the methods they used in the class made me a hugh Montessori advocate.