MontessoriServices.com 877-975-3003 34 Teacher & Parent Resources Teacher & Parent Resources A Parents’ Guide to the Montessori Classroom Help parents understand the goal of a Montessori education: cultivating children’s own natural desire to learn. With numerous photos, this book describes the Montessori materials and how they’re used with children ages 3 to 6. Parents will learn everything from what a Metal Inset is to why the exercises of Practical Life are so important. Hundreds of thousands of copies of this fine introduction have been distributed to parents with children in Montessori classrooms. By Aline D. Wolf. Paperback, 61 pages. English 538000 $7.00 Spanish (shown online) 545000 7.00 Montessori Insights For Parents of Young Children Especially for new parents or parents of toddlers, this thoughtful explanation of Montessori principles addresses such elements as modern family structures, screen-time, computers, and daycare. Full of good advice and a hopeful perspective on what is often perceived by new parents as an “uphill struggle” for the hearts and minds of their children. By Aline D. Wolf. Paperback, 51 pages. 538200 $7.00 Nurturing the Spirit In Non-Sectarian Classrooms, 20th Anniversary Edition Since 1996, this volume has enabled countless teachers and parents to bring Maria Montessori’s vision of a better world into their lives. As Montessori observed children, they revealed to her that nothing worthwhile will develop if spirituality is neglected. A valuable synthesis of Montessori’s most compelling ideas about children’s spiritual needs, author Aline D. Wolf offers practical suggestions for deepening one’s own spirituality and sense of community. Includes small group discussion questions and an interview with the author. Paperback. i English 212 pages 538410 $15.00 Spanish 157 pages 538500 15.00 How to Tell A Story— Montessori-Style! Bring the fun and energy of storytelling to your classroom or home with these comprehensive guides from master Montessori storyteller Michael Dorer. Gain insight that will help you become an accomplished storyteller, an essential skill for Montessori teachers. From Parent Child Press. The Deep Well of Time The Transformative Power of Storytelling in the Classroom Journey from the basics of storytelling to how to create your own stories. Includes over 40 complete stories matched to the Montessori curriculum and materials. Numerous illustrations, diagrams, and charts add to the appeal. Paperback, 356 pages. 542800 $24.95 Grammar Tells a Story Transforming Literacy with Montessori Storytelling Many teachers feel the most difficult part of achieving total literacy is grammar. Combining Montessori theory and practice, Dorer uses the Montessori grammar symbols to tell their own stories. This innovative book captures children's imagination with the more than 50 unique and entertaining stories that illustrate principles of basic grammar. Teaching grammar through storytelling is a method that works! Includes introductory information on "how to" and "why" tell a story. Paperback, 280 pages. 542810 $24.95 40+ Complete Stories Matched to Montessori Curriculum! 50+ Imaginative Grammar Stories! Montessori for a Better World This collection of lectures and writings expresses the conviction that the intrinsic goal of Maria Montessori’s educational method is to create a better world. The chapters on peace, spirituality, cosmic citizenship, and consumerism provide a modern-day interpretation of Montessori philosophy, while also offering hope for the future of Montessori education and the world. By Aline D. Wolf. From Parent Child Press. Paperback, 174 pages. 538300 $15.00
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