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Montessori Play And Learn: A Parent's Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six Paperback – December 29, 1992

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Harmony; 1 edition (December 29, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0517591820
  • ISBN-13: 978-0517591826
  • Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.5 x 10.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent tool for parents of pre-school age kids
By Shaz on January 15, 2004
Format: Paperback
Montessori school can be unbelieveably expensive (approx. 500 dollars per 8 week sessions, and that's just half days!), and your child has to be "approved" in most institutions. Based on the teaching of Maria Montessori, it is designed to help toddlers and young children learn in five simple steps: observation, participation, practice, "eureka" movement, and performance. This learning process can help youngsters be well ahead of the game by the time they go into Kindergarten. While a Montessori school can help give your kids interaction with kids of all ages, you can still apply this method of learning in the home, as Montessori pointed out: "Parents are still the child's first and most important teachers".
"Montessori Play and Learn" is a great tool to have in applying this learning method at home. It isn't difficult or complicated but does require dedication to achieve your goal. In other words, buying and reading this book and performing only a handful of the ideas on an irregular basis will not get your child where you'd like him/her to be. Activities are broken down by age groups, and games can be something as simple as putting 10 bottles of herbs and spices on the table for your child to smell and explore. Other tips included exploring the neighborhood, setting the dinner table, allowing them to do tasks (such as applying lip balm) you'd normally do for them (this gives them a sense of accomplishment), and other activities that stimulate our children's inborn motivation to learn. Worth finding a used or out-of-print copy until Crown decides to publish a revised edition.
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5.0 out of 5 starsgreat for parents wanting to educate in the home
By Stacy on March 20, 1998
Format: Paperback
If parents are the first teachers, and home is the first school, then this is the instruction manual! Great ideas for helping young children learn in a way that they enjoy. Easy to follow examples trancend Montessori-these are activities every parent should do with their child.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat resource for a Montessori novice
By Michelle on May 17, 2009
Format: Paperback
Before buying this book, I knew very little about the Montessori method other than it was supposed to be extremely child-centered. I bought "Play and Learn" looking for a basic introduction to Montessori with specific ideas for educational activities I could use with my 2-year-old, and that's exactly what I got. More, even, as it has really influenced the way I look at her development and has encouraged me to have the courage to let her do things independently earlier than I would have otherwise.

Here's how it's set up: the first section of the book is devoted to introducing Maria Montessori, the essence of her method, and how to use it. I was absolutely fascinated by what I learned about the stages of development. It's very clearly laid out and easy to reference, plus you'll find your first practical tip -- the Montessori way of teaching a child to put on her coat by herself, complete with photos.

Next, a section on organizing your home in a Montessori way, which is not to say that you have to change everything to suit your child but it is important to have an environment that doesn't exclude them and *does* allow them to fully participate as a family member. This section covers room by room with safety suggestions along with practical life activities for your child. An example of a suggestion that I implemented with success is hanging low hooks by the door, and my (just turned) 2-year-old does consistently hang up her own coat and put away her own shoes. Now it seems perfectly logical, of course, but I just hadn't thought of it before.

Next is a "games and activities" section that is broken down by ages and into the following categories: language and reading, sensory development, mathematics, science and nature, history, geography, and arts & crafts.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Montessori resource for the home
By C. DePaula on February 17, 2006
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I was looking for a good way to teach my preschool son at home using some elements of the Montessori method. However, I wanted to go at my own pace and in a relaxed way. If you need a more regimented and structured Montessori method at home read Elizabeth Hainstock's books. Leslie Britton's book is well-written, concise and hits all the main points. I really like the games and activities designed for children from two to six. I am able to pick and choose and with home materials to teach my son at home. My son is two so he's only able to participate in a few exercises. Can't recommend it enough.
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5.0 out of 5 starsInformative & practical, easy-to-implement activities!
By Z Hayes HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWER on April 11, 2007
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My daughter will be attending a Montessori preschool in a couple of months [she's 2], and I wanted a practical manual that would introduce me to Montessori methods I could implement at home. This book is full of practical ideas, and is filled with activities and games thatare easy to implement in the home, and as a follow-up to preschool learning. The book covers topics like who is Maria Montessori, what is the essence of the Montessori method,how to use the Montessori method, planning your home around your child[child's bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, hall &stairs, games & activities] , exploring the neighborhood[in the backyard, in the park, in the countryside, in the city, going to school], & discovering about the world[the human family, journeys & explorations, the universe]. There are lots of practical & useful activities & games that one can implement with relative ease in the home or outside. The ideas in this book go a long way to helping stimulate a young child in line with the Montessori method.
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Published on April 15, 2014 by alexandra aldrin
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat reference

More useful tips to make play a learning experience. Children don't even realize that they are learning because they are having so much fun.

Published on March 3, 2014 by delphina
4.0 out of 5 starsMontessori Play and Learn

It's a great book with lots of "practical ideas!" I look forward to using it in the classroom. Enjoy it:)

Published on September 6, 2013 by Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for parents!

Great for parents looking to incorporate Montessori into their homes. Quicker than looking everything up on the internet. The end.

Published on January 6, 2013 by piscesmomma
2.0 out of 5 starsBook review

I was not impressed by the content of the book. Many of the activities seem very intuitive.
I will however keep the book to help supplement what I currently do with kids.

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