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Tina P.
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Posted: Aug 06 2008 at 5:25pm | IP Logged Quote Tina P.
I'd like to take the opportunity to learn about Waldorf and Montessori methods while I convalesce. Does anyone have recommendations for easy and thorough reads about these two methods? Thanks,

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Posted: Aug 06 2008 at 9:41pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
Tina - I'm going to quote myself from another thread...

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A few favorite reads:

Paula Polk Lillard's Montessori in the Classroom. It is such an easy read, and the information really does relate to the homeschool setting in that the author is brutally honest about the good and the bad and the ugly! I really love the realistic view - helps my expectations anyway.

The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori

The Absorbent Mind

The Essential Montessori: An Introduction...

Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Preschool Years

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If you'd just like to familiarize yourself with the philosophy, nothing beats Maria Montessori's own writings.

And, I'll add one more set of books. I don't have them yet, but I'm about to order based on some great reviews. I really have been excited about reading Mommy, Teach Me by Barbara Curtis

Hope this helps! It should give you a few Montessori books to chew on for awhile anyway.

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Posted: Aug 07 2008 at 2:38pm | IP Logged Quote Eleanor
I agree that Maria Montessori's own books are essential for those who are seeking a deep understanding of the philosophy, but I wouldn't describe them as "easy reads" for the beginner. Even after several years of study, I still find them heavy going at times.

For friends who are interested in learning the basics, I usually recommend this book:

How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way by Tim Seldin

Many "home Montessori" resources are heavy on activities and light on background information (history, philosophy, descriptions of developmental stages, etc.), but this one has a good balance of both.   It's also well laid out, and extensively illustrated with color photos.   

If you're interested in going deeper, I'd second the recommendation of MM's books, and anything by the Lillards. In particular, if you or your DH are inclined to ask, "where's the evidence for this?", I'd suggest checking out Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius.

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For Waldorf, there's simply nothing quite like Donna Simmons's Waldorf Curriculum Overview. It's quite spendy, but all you need to understand how Waldorf can work in the home. If you want a Waldorf-y book you can get at your library or via ILL, check out Jack Petrash's Understanding Waldorf Education- it's an easy, short read and was my first taste of Waldorf education.

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And, I'll add one more set of books. I don't have them yet, but I'm about to order based on some great reviews. I really have been excited about reading Mommy, Teach Me by Barbara Curtis



These books are going for buy 3 get one free with flat rate of $3 shipping (if you buy directly from her) ht: .Meredith

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