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Posted: July 15 2007 at 11:14pm | IP Logged Quote Lorraine
I haven't read any of Montessori's books and I'd like to understand a bit about the 3-hour work period. In which book(s) does she talk about this? If anyone can give a brief explanation about it, I'd really appreciate it. Somehow I feel that this is more workable in a school environment with many children and a classroom full of materials. But how can I do this at home with limited materials and only 2 children, one of whom is a 2.5yo boy who likes wrecking more than building? And if I'm not mistaken, the Charlotte Mason/Real Learning approach advocates shorter lessons of 10-15 minutes per topic? For those of you who incorporates both methods, how do you work this out in your schedules?

Thank you very much in advance for your input.
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Lorraine, Welcome!    We discussed that a lot on this thread. HTH.

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Thanks Jennifer. Yes, that is a very helpful thread. Reading Lori's explanation on differences in home and school dynamics made me feel a lot better. I just didn't think I can "fill up" a 3-hour work period and now I know I don't have to!

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