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A Parents Guide to the Montessori Classroom

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I am a mother of a 3-year-old-to-be who is going to a Montessori preschool in three months. Upon enrollment, we received this book from the school. It is wonderful! Mainly focusing on the classroom for the 3-6 years old, it shows all the materials used for this age group with pictures of children actually working with each! It gives us a much clear idea of what and how my daughter is going to learn in her preschool. It explains very clearly how each material will be used in the classroom and how the "class" will be functioning. I believe it is a MUST READ for all parents, because it helps to understand so much about the teaching/learning at Montessori schools. I am ordering more copies for my family and friends!

It also can be a good picture book to prepare children who are going to be in a Montessori school. It has become my daughter's favorite "bedtime story" book! She was objecting the idea of leaving mom and home for preschool. Now she is very excited to see "her school" in the book with children just like her "playing" with all different kinds of "toys". She now asks me "Can I go to school now?" "Will I be playing with these too?"... I am sure when she finally walks into her classroom for the first time, she will be much more comfortable because she has "known" something about her school for quite a while.

(I think a previous review discussing postcards was intended for another book as it doesn't have anything to do with A Parent's Guide to the Montessori Classroom.)

If you're considering a Montessori school for your child, this book will be invaluable. It distills Montessori theory into simple, clear concepts and explains the purpose and use of the unique Montessori materials. Helpful for parents evaluating a school's particular version of Montessori - and children will love looking at the photos in anticipation!

This is a concise explanation of what your child will be doing at the school. It explains how the teacher explains the materials to the child and how the child then takes over to learn by herself. Also indicates other resources and where to find them. Very good if you want to find out what is Montessori and what your child will actually be doing all day.

I purchased this item as a gift for my brother who is enrolling his son in Montessori. As far as I know this item was in the condition it was advertised.

This book is more like a handy, little pocket manual for parents who are planning to enroll or already have their tot in a Montessori classroom and want basic info on what lessons/tasks they are learning. My son will be attending Montessori this August, and this book gave me a good overview of the typical Montessori lessons he may learn. Of course, every school, classroom, teacher, child will be different and the pace, style will vary. I think this would be a great book to turn to for review throughout the school year too. Very pleased and highly recommended.

Geared toward the preschool and kindergarten ages, this book talks about what they do all day in montessori class. It goes over in depth how the learning tool are used, how they are designed and what the children get out of them as well as how it can lead to the next level. I have been interested in hearing how montessori school impacts children down the road, even if they don't remain in the montessori school system. A good introduction.