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Peter and the Wolf CD - Orchestra Stories in Music from Maestro Classics
An accessible, in-depth look at one composition and composer. Includes CD with narrated orchestral version, a modern re-interpretation, Prokofiev’s biography, interactive dance-along, and a 24-page booklet. Learn More -
Maria Montessori Poster - Available laminated or unlaminated
Expressing Montessori’s ever-hopeful message, this beautiful image (from an oil painting of a photograph), will bring inspiration to your classroom, office, teacher lounge, or home. Poster is 18" x 24". Learn More -
Montessori Madness! - A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education by Trevor Eissler
This funny, poignant, relevant book meets the longstanding need for Montessori terms to be accurately “translated” into plain, contemporary language. A passionate, articulate addition to your lending library! Paperback, 242 pages. Learn More -
Calm and Compassionate Children - A Handbook
Heartfelt stories, thoughtful analysis, and dozens of concrete ways to cultivate the child’s innate capacity for generosity and compassion help bring key peace-making concepts into everyday family life. Paperback, 228 pages. Learn More -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Two-Part Tray - Hardwood tray
For vocabulary and reading activities, this beautifully crafted wooden two-part tray is ideal to separate labels from picture cards. Hardwood, with a clear lacquer finish. 6¼" x 9" outside. Learn More -
Potholder Loom Kit - Metal loom & enough loops for 2 potholders from Harrisville Designs
Introduce children to the joy of making something useful with their own hands. A well-made metal loom with curved pegs to prevent loops from slipping off (and minimize frustration!). 7" square. Includes loops. Learn More -
Quick-to-Knit Wool Scarf Kit - First knitting from Harrisville Designs
Superior materials, child-size needles, and excellent, step-by-step instructions (using one simple stitch) ensure that children’s first efforts will produce a functional scarf to wear. A satisfying introduction! Learn More -
Child's First Needlepoint Kit - Beginning needlecraft kit from Harrisville Designs
Children will be delighted by how quickly the canvas fills with color! Step-by-step graphic instructions for small-scale projects, and enough easy-to-handle materials to make two mug rugs and a bookmark. Learn More -
Woodshop for Kids - 52 Woodworking Projects Kids Can Build
Everything you need to know to start your children using real tools to build real projects (simple to sophisticated). A process-oriented, well-organized, step-by-step guide with presentation tips by a master woodworker. Paperback, 201 pages. Ages 4 -12. Learn More -
Children Can Build - Building with Wood for Ages 3 to 9
From Laughing Star MontessoriWritten by a Montessori teacher, this invaluable resource shows adults how to introduce woodworking to young children. Chapters cover tools, equipment, and supplies; activities and nomenclature cards; introduction to tool uses; preparation; and projects. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More
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