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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: B&H Books (June 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0805444769
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805444766
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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By Jennifer G. Miller on July 14, 2008
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I love how Maria Montessori really recognized the potential of a child in learning. She recognized the absorbent mind at the young ages, and illustrated how there are different sensitive periods of learning. It's easy to recognize how children need the tangible, sensory types of learning at a young age. She really did see the beautiful gifts of a young child, and tried to respect the child.

I am so excited that I found the missing link for me for incorporating Montessori approach in the home for the younger ages. I bought Mommy, Teach Me! and Mommy, Teach Me to Read! Both are slim volumes, packed with encouragement and information, but not intimidating or overwhelming. I would say she's a modern Elizabeth Hainstock, but makes the Montessori in the home even more parent friendly and less intimidating and scientific. The emphasis isn't about making one's own materials, like Hainstock, but more about making it all approachable and doable for mothers in the home.

Mrs. Curtis is a mother of twelve and homeschools her children and does understand the needs of a child and busy SAH moms. She had AMI training and taught Montessori in the classroom. She shares her knowledge and experience with other parents. She recognizes the role of God and our spiritual lives in education.

Mommy, Teach Me! explains your preschooler can thrive at home because "The Best Teacher is Forever"..."The Best Classroom Has No Walls"..."The Best Instruction Doesn't Stop at Noon"...and "The Best Foundation is Love."

This isn't a purist Montessori approach, but a gentle family friendly approach. Mrs. Curtis gently describes how to present to a child, but that presentations aren't just those 3 hour periods, but all day -life -- with the child.
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I took my son out of pre-school because we were having problems at the school and I wanted to find ways to teach him at home. The thing is, most of the excersises in the book are for 2 year olds. Actually, I wouldn't buy this book if your child is more than 3. Not that it wouldn't help the mother of 4 year olds and give her ideas, but most of the excersises start with the very simple, for 2 year old, and move to the more difficult, for 4 year olds. As the mother of a 5 year old I can only use about one eight of the excersises with my son. Also this book does not cover any excersises for reading. The author covers all that in a companion book. Another thing, the author is very religious and very Christian. I am Christian myself, so I rather like that slant, but a non-Christian mother might find it difficult to deal with, so be forwarned. In the end I liked the message in the book and I think it would be great for a mother with a child of about 2 who wanted to start home schooling or even just wanted to find activities for her little one.
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Mommy, Teach Me is a quick-to-read little book chock full of practical ideas to instill independence and a foundation for learning in toddlers and preschoolers. Barbara's writing style is personal and comfortable, and her ideas are presented in a way that is easy to implement as she has done, and still is doing, them herself--as a mom of 12! I love the child-centered, Christian approach she includes, as it is hard to find parenting books that are both.
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I had been looking for a "curriculum" for my daughter and I'm so glad I found this book!! It's full of simple excercises and ideas to teach independence and self confidence in learning. And it gives a great insight into how children learn (things that we sometimes take for granted.) The materials required for each excercise are very common items found around the home. No big, expensive kits or toys to be purchased. It's very easy to read and understand. There's no psychology jargon to have to interpret to understand the concepts. I can't wait to read Mommy Teach Me To Read as well!!
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For me, this book was a total godsend. I have a 4 year old at home and one on the way. I knew early on that I wanted to homeschool our children. One of the things I love about this book is that it doesn't specifically promote homeschooling - Barbara Curtis has used several methods of educating her 12 children, so people who may not want to homeschool won't be put off by that, and those of us who do will enjoy the experience and advice she gives. My personal values aligned with hers regarding the importance of Mommy being the one teaching the child in a secure, loving, home environment in the early years, as well as her thoughts about Christianity, as I am also a Christian.
Some reviews say this book is too simple and people with children over the age of 3 will get nothing out of this book, but I disagree completely. Children don't necessarily need formal and rigid in these precious early years. Although I wish I had found this gem earlier, it still gave me a lot to work with for my daughter, and I was pleasantly surprised when we started doing some of the activities - she began concentrating more, and her attitude about helping around the house improved greatly when I realized how important it was to help her feel more useful with household chores. She gladly helps pour drinks, fold and put away her laundry, and helps in the kitchen. We had a great relationship before, but Barbara Curtis's advice helped me to see some of the things I could do to keep our relationship moving forward on the right track.
I am currently reading Mommy Teach Me to Read and enjoying that as well. I'm so thankful I found this book before the birth of our second child.
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