Practical Guide to the Montessori Method at Home

Book excerpt: The Practical Guide to the Montessori Method is aimed at parents who want to integrate the Montessori philosophy at home with their children. An international besteller in education and homeschooling, translated to five languages. It includes: A basic introduction to the principles of the Montessori philosophy, and why you should be using it in your daily interaction with your children; Illustrated examples of how to apply Montessori at home, classified by subject and age, and explained clearly and concisely, Early learning activities for babies 0-12 months; Activities for toddlers 1 - 3 years old; Activities for preschool children 3 to 6 years old; Montessori Daily Life Activities; Montessori Sensorial Activities; Reading and Writing Activities and Montessori Materials; Montessori Math Exercises; Music and Art; Geography and History; Natural Science; Montessori Foreign Language Ideas; At the end you will also find a list of Montessori materials which are worth buying, even though they are not strictly necessary to use this book. The Guide is written in a pleasant and accessible tone, and has been structured so that it is: Easy and quick to use, created especially for parents who lack free time, Simple to implement, with activities classified by age, which include illustrations and pictures of the materials, Affordable to execute, with simple, inexpensive materials you can find at home. About the Author Julia Palmarola is an educational writer specialized in integrating the Montessori Method at home on a budget. Her books are meant for parents who want to learn more about Montessori and apply it at home with their babies, toddlers and children of preschool age.