Pros: Highly readable. Good summation of Montessori method, full of lessons, instructions to make the materials.
Cons: none whatsoever!
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this book even for people not planning on homeschooling preschool as it has great Montessori activities that will keep your child educationally occupied.
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I checked this book out from our local library when I decided to not send my daughter to Montessori school and do it at home instead. Let me say, I've read my share of Montessori at Home-type books and this is a great book, very readable and full of valuable information! I will buy it by the time my daughter is 3, if I could only buy one, this is tops on my list.
I read through it pretty quickly the first time. It takes you through the basics of Montessori Method. Then it breaks down the different parts of learning; practical life, sensorial, language, mathematical, cultural. The book gives ideas for numerous lessons in each area as well as very detailed instructions on how to make many of your own Montessori materials. The lessons are separated into their respective areas, then by the age level, and then detailed, step by step, instructions on giving your child the lesson.
I've taken this book with me to Home Depot and Craft Warehouse with my shopping list to make the materials (from dressing frames to touch boards to color tablets). Montessori materials are not inexpensive and making them myself will save a lot of money.
This book would also be of interest to someone who may not homeschool in the Montessori method (ie: child goes to other type of preschool or daycare) but want to practice some of Maria Montessori's method in their home.
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