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Montessori in Practice - Observations of a First Generation Montessorian
Rediscover the writings of a real Montessori sage. What is the meaning of scientific pedagogy? Why is adequate training even more important than the materials? Are multi-age groupings necessary? What does “follow the child” imply? Learn More -
Children Learn What They Live - Parenting to Inspire Values
An approachable, satisfying book based on the classic poem. Warm, insightful essays use developmental facts, anecdotes, and examples to illustrate how adult choices affect young children. Learn More -
Nurturing the Spirit - In Non-Sectarian Classrooms
From The Parent-Child PressAline Wolf’s classic guide to opening the classroom and home to spirituality synthesizes Montessori’s most compelling ideas about children’s spiritual needs with related practical suggestions. Paperback, 193 pages. Learn More -
One Hundred Child Development Tips - Insights and Suggestions from Montessori Teachers
Succinct advice for parents, organized for easy reference by age groups corresponding to Montessori “developmental planes.” Pithy, detailed tips from teachers with brief overviews of related theory and practice. Paperback, 34 pages. Learn More -
Montessori Today - A Comprehensive Approach to Education from Birth to Adulthood
A clear, cogent introduction with a strong focus on the elementary years. An essential handbook for parents and teachers interested in Montessori alternatives for the older child. Paperback, 207 pages. Learn More -
Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work
E. M. Standing’s observations are part biography and part exposition of Montessori’s ideas and philosophy. Learn More -
Wildcraft! - An Herbal Adventure Game
Herbalists developed this intriguing cooperative board game to teach botany in the context of kind, compassionate play. Children help each other resolve challenges with herbal remedy plant cards to bring everyone home together. Learn More -
1st Knowledge: Animal Stories - From In-Print For Children
This set consists of 42 duplicate animal picture/text cards. One set is cut apart for three-part matching activities, and the other set is placed into two red, six-ring mini-binders labeled Animals. Learn More -
Soda Bottle Bird Feeder - Make a recycled bird feeder
In just minutes, this clever zinc adaptor outfits any 2-liter plastic bottle from your recycling bin with two perches and two seed bins. Squirrel-proof, too! Hang where children can observe. Older children can fill with a funnel. Learn More -
Small Clear Plastic Tank
Aquarium… terrarium… temporary habitat… float and sink activity… storage… You’ll find many classroom uses for this small, ventilated tank. Learn More -
Medium Clear Plastic Tank
Between versatility and the great price, you’ll find many classroom uses for this ventilated tank. Aquarium… terrarium… temporary habitat… float and sink activity… storage…. Learn More -
EZ Read Rain Gauge - Child-friendly weather observation tool
Observing and recording the weather opens doors to all sorts of science and mathematics activities. Bright red float and big numbers make it easy. Marks each ¼" of rain; fence or stake mount. Learn More -
Mushroom Growing Kit
Just add water and watch mushrooms spring up across the curriculum! As with the best Montessori-style activities, direct experience forms the foundation from which a whole series of interrelated learning events emerge. Learn More -
Emerald Mister
The mister on this bottle will be easy for small children to use for leaf washing and mushroom spritzing. The small diameter of the bottle enables a child to hold it tightly with one hand while depressing the mister with the other. Plastic. Learn More -
Flowers - Photo Cards from In-Print For Children
Designed to help children recognize and to name 20 common flowers, many of which are commercially available throughout the year. The duplicate set of picture cards can be used in simple matching exercises. Learn More -
Bug Box - Tiny magnifier for nature observation
Children can remove the lid, place a specimen inside, replace lid, and view small rocks, seeds, coins, stamps, or bugs (briefly) through the top magnifier. Pocket-size (just 1½" square) for nature hikes. Learn More
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