While reviewing language apps for the Third Edition of Montessori At Home!, I noticed that many of them have activities at different skill levels along the learn-to-read sequence. In many cases, children can easily move ahead to a skill they are not ready for. Even if they manage to choose activities within an app that meet their personal skill level, learning to put it
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You lock your doors at night, watch your kids get on the bus, and are concerned about their computer activity. What you may not do as a parent, though, is work to ensure your child’s neighborhood is safe. Just a few decades ago, going outside to play was no problem and was even the best thing for children to do. Today, parents fear allowing
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In addition to information about the Montessori At Home! eBook, I put excellent blog posts and articles on early childhood topics of interest up on my Facebook page. Here are some of the 2013 posts that have received the most interest: Lisa Nolan’s Top Montessori 12 in 2012 The Best of 2012 from Living Montessori Now Dr. Seuss Books listed by reading level Help
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It is rare to find a book that excels at presenting fascinating concepts coupled with highly practical action steps that a reader can use immediately. Recently, I have had the distinct pleasure of diving into such a book: Montessori Parenting, Unveiling the Authentic Self, by Dr. Jim and Sonnie McFarland. I have returned to this engaging book to reread every section. It presents often-ignored Montessori
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I love people who don’t just say, ‘think out of the box‘, they actually do it. I have had the great fortune to meet such an inspiring person online over the past year while working on the third edition of Montessori At Home! Ruth Barker lives in Gilberton, South Australia. My Mom was from Australia, my sister was born there, and parents and teachers
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