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dolorsofmary
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Posted: Jan 22 2010 at 8:45am \| IP Logged

I am much more of an auditorial learner. I prefer listening to reading. I do read but then i have to often reread to know what I read. I would like a book to read about the montessori method to learn more about the philosophy as suggested in other responses to another thread. I understand that the Maria Montessori's book on the method was translated from Italian to English and it was written about 100 years ago so it is a heavy read. I think I will get lost in it. Anyone have perhaps a more concise book that is more uptodate for me to read and digest please? Thank you!

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If you prefer listening, there are some on-line videos here that I think are very interesting!

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Montessori in the Classroom

was a very interesting and helpful read for me. It really gives an overview of how Montessori works in an average classroom. It is written in a diary-type style by the author, based on a year in her class. You might be able to get an audio version.

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Thank you both for your responses! happymama I clicked on your link and started to watch the videos. So far so good. Thank you so much!!!
SeaStar than you also. I found the book you referred to via interlibrary loan and soon I will get it. Thank you both so much!

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Posted: Jan 24 2010 at 11:52pm \| IP Logged

happymama> thank you for those video links!

I found the Hainstock books to be really easy to read. I was able to get them at my local library.

How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way has a ton of pictures in it and easy explainations.

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Posted: Jan 25 2010 at 7:39am \| IP Logged

Definite easy reads ....

Mommy, Teach Me and Mommy, Teach Me to Read - both by Barbara Curtus

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