Resources for Teachers
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Art for the Very Young - 50 hands-on art activities
All young children have the “ability to create, view, interpret, and appreciate fine art.” This wonderful book, with easy-to-follow instructions, offers over 50 hands-on art activities. Paperback, 128 pages. Activities for ages 3 - 6. Learn More -
How To Use Child-Size Masterpieces for Art Appreciation - From The Parent Child Press
Now standard in Montessori classrooms nationwide, Aline Wolf’s program for primary through elementary-age children makes teaching art appreciation easy. The full program is outlined in this book. Paperback, 72 pages. Learn More -
Global Art - Activities, Projects, and Inventions From Around the World
135 intriguing cultural art activities organized by continent. In each section: a map, a short introduction, a bibliography, and art activities with historic details and process-oriented, step-by-step instructions. Paperback, 189 pages. Learn More -
Continent Map Masters - From Laughing Star Montessori
For making nomenclature cards and booklets of the continents and their physical features. Photocopy these line drawings of the continents; then children can color and label the physical features. Paperback, 16 pages. Learn More -
Win-Win Games for All Ages - Cooperative Activities for Building Social Skills
Breadth and depth define this exciting repertoire of 40 non-competitive games and activities designed to enhance self-esteem, help resolve conflict, and deepen human relationships. Paperback, 126 pages. Activities for groups of 2 to 60. Use with ages 2 - 14. Learn More -
Co-Op Games Manual - From Family Pastimes
Play almost anywhere with little or no equipment. Children will join in with enthusiasm, once the pressure of competition is off! Emphasis is on younger players, with something for all ages through junior high. Paperback, 56 pages. Learn More -
Cursive Connections - Traditional Style
This book offers a systematized approach for teaching cursive as children’s first writing experience or for making the transition from printing to cursive writing. Emphasis is on letter connections, the most difficult aspect of cursive. Learn More -
Cursive Connections - Modern Style
Modern Style is split into two workbooks; Modern Style Book A presents the material at a slower pace than Modern Style Book B, and includes more frequent reviews. Use A and B sequentially or choose the best pace for the child. Learn More -
Maria Montessori Centenary Card Set
Ten picture/story cards celebrate Montessori’s life and work in beautifully reproduced photographs in collaboration with AMI/USA. Place and date labels; short related facts. Learn More -
Shining Through - A Teacher's Handbook on Transformation from Shining Mountains Press
Drawing on such diverse influences as Maria Montessori, Aline Wolf, Rudolph Steiner, and Mahatma Gandhi, this practical manual helps teachers develop their own spiritual centers in a non-denominational, workbook-style resource. Paperback, 38 pages. Learn More -
Peacemakers A,B,Cs for Young Children - A Guide for Teaching Conflict Resolution with a Peace Table
This book is overflowing with ways to create a peacemaking environment. The activities help children develop skills to cool off, work through conflicts, assert themselves compassionately, brainstorm, and understand that problems can be resolved peacefully. Paperback, 60 pages. Learn More -
Peace Begins with You - A Sierra Club Book
Beautiful artwork and matter-of-fact text gently explain peace as a way of being rather than just the absence of conflict. Explores all kinds of peace (personal to global) — a powerful peace-making primer. Paperback, 40 pages. Learn More -
Empowering Staff to Support Organizational Objectives - From Learning for Life
To create an environment that fosters loyalty, cooperation, and commitment, administrators need to actively assist teachers with their professional development. Learn More -
108 Ways to Use Labyrinths in Schools
Written to address a broad spectrum of ages and environments, including public, private, parochial, and Montessori classrooms. Learn More -
The Tao of Montessori - Reflections on Compassionate Teaching
Whether you are familiar with the writings of sixth century philosopher Lao Tzu or are simply ready to explore a refreshingly contemplative perspective on children and teaching, you’ll find this unique work a masterpiece of profound thought and relevance. Learn More -
Teaching Montessori in the Home ~ Preschool
Written expressly for the home schooling parent, this very accessible overview of the Montessori method provides theory, lessons, and even instructions for making materials. An ambitious undertaking by the author of The Essential Montessori. Learn More


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