4th of July Fun! Let’s Get the Party Started!

June 28, 2009

Get ready for the Fourth of July celebration. Your first stop should be to
AMC Fourth of July Lesson Planning Links You will links to 4th of July lesson planning, recipes, crafts and 4th of July safety tips.

Then, click on 4th of July Montessori Unit Study where you will find the following:


Montessori Classified Reading Cards and Other Aids
to Learn About the 4th of July

4th of July Language Lesson Planning for Elementary
and Middle Students

Science and Social Science Lesson Planning for Elementary
and Middle Students

Additional Extension Exercises – Let’s Write, Discuss and Talk
About the 4th of July Holiday

Want more? Why not make a
Yankee Doodle Hat
Let Georgette show you how!

Talented Karen, from Fun Felt, offers some unique, fun filled
Patriotic Activities

Elaine, from Kimbo, offers
Activities for Celebrating ‘America Music Through Song’

Finally, visit the following links for some mouth watering recipes.

4th of July Recipes

Scroll down until you see the Table of Contents

Summer Fruit, Cheese and Meat Kabobs
How to Make Manicotti – Fun for Kids
Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split

Be sure to also visit
More 4th of July Recipes

Home Made Ice Cream In a Bag for Two
Fresh off the Cobb (Corn Casserole for your Freezer)
Enjoy!
Heidi


4th of July Montessori Unit Study

June 1, 2009

Below, are links for a complete unit study on the upcoming 2009 4th of July. These PreK and K-10 links will lead you to articles, hands-on activities and other exercises that are compatible with the Montessori classified reading cards, grammar, creative writing, art, social studies and other extensive lesson plans.

Visit July 4th Montessori Unit Study for details.

Below, are links for a complete unit study on the upcoming 2009 4th of July. These PreK and K-10 links will lead you to articles, hands-on activities and other exercises that are compatible with the Montessori classified reading cards, grammar, creative writing, art, social studies and other extensive lesson plans .

Montessori Classified Reading Cards and Other Aids to Learn About the 4th of July

Presidents of the United States – Pictures to Color- Compare and Contrast
(Make a Book)
Presidents of the United States – Matching Picture Exercise
Annie’s 4th of July Symbols & Things Page

4th of July Language Lesson Planning for Elementary and Middle Students

4th of July Word Searches – Easy Difficulty
4th of July Word Searches – Medium Difficulty
More 4th of July Word Searches – Easy Difficulty
More 4th of July Word Searches – Medium Difficulty
US and State Capitals Crossword Puzzles
July 4th Independence Day Vocabulary Puzzles and Exercises
Middle School 4th of July Extension Exercises
AMC Holiday Montessori Grammar Bingo and Extension Exercises
Write Your Own Books – For K – 3rd Grade(Part I)
Write Your Own Books – For K – 3rd Grade (Part II)

Science and Social Science Lesson Planning for Elementary and Middle Students

Colmpare and Contrast the 4th of July With Other Holidays/
(Scroll down until you see El Gito de Dolores vs 4th of July)
Declaration of Independence Biographical Information
The Declaration of Indpendence – Key Historical Figures, Study Questions and More
Secondary Level
The Declaration of Independnece
Multi-disciplinary Lessons for Elementary Students
America the Beautiful
Multi-disciplinary Lessons for Elementary Students

Additional Extension Exercises – Let’s Write, Discuss and Talk About the 4th of July Holiday

Middle School 4th of July Extension Exercises
Conduct an Interview with the President!
Annie’s 4th of July Symbols & Things Page in Spanish
Visit American Montessori Consulting and look under New and Notable for other unit studies.

4th of July Links to Party Ideas, Recipes, Safety Tips and More…

Montessori 4th of July

Some of the unit studies and articles you will find include:
A Maria Montessori Movie Worth Seeing
Gardening Year Round – Tips from an Expert
Montessori Service Community Projects
Healthy Nutritional Tips for 21st Century Families
AMC Holiday Montessori Grammar Bingo and Extension Exercises
Apples and Oranges – Links for Montessori Unit Study
Study of the Human Respiratory System – Links for Montessori Unit Study
Medical Terminology – Links for Montessori Unit Study

Visit http://www.amonco.org/montessorijuly4th.html for details.

Heidi Spietz
American Montesori Consutling
http://www.amonco.org


Some Sizzling Summertime Lesson Planning

May 14, 2009

SUMMER KITE FLYING

Learn how to make and fly a kite in your neck of the woods.

Planning a trip to Southern California? All the fun is not necessary had at the amusement parks. Take a side trip to Seal Beach, a quaint beach town, that has much to offer. While there, you won’t want to miss the monthly Seal Beach Kite Club meetings. Click here to see what the city of Seal Beach has in store for you and your family. Then, venture to Hobby City for some additional free hands-on fun.

GO AHEAD… MAKE SOME MUSIC THIS SUMMER

Learn how to make a band in minutes. Yes, you and your children can make a coffee can drum and yogurt container shakers by following the easy instructions provided by
Kidsongs.com

The Blow Ye Winds , Paddle Wheeler and Erie Canal – and Wabash Cannonball are free extension activities from the guide written by Dr. Kathryn A. Short, for Kimbo’s new CD release: “Songs About America,” Celebrating America Through Song.. See Kimbo for details.

Georgette, of Cantemos, offers some unique Latin music lesson planning to make your summer sizzle! Try the new CHOCOLATE DANCE routine Click here to view Georgette’s complete multicultural lesson planning information

Shari, from Shari and Jerry, shares activities to help children discover the world of sound. Visit http://www.amonco.org/summer3/montessori_summer3.pdf for details.

Marjorie Kiel Persons presents TWO marvelous integrated lessons for your summer music presentations. – Water Music ? Alla Hornpipe by George Frideric Handel. and Oh, How I Love Italy ? Music, Art, and Food seasoned with History and Geography See Click on this link to access both lesson plans.

EASY, BREEZY, SIZZLING SUMMER RECIPES

Children enjoy learning from their peers. By watching young Apple make her manicotti recipe, children will discover how they, too, can create this delicious Italian dish. Complete instructions for making Apple’s Manicotti are located directly below the video screen for easy reference. This is one video that school teachers, homeschool teachers, other parents and children won’t want to miss!!!! Visit http://www.amonco.org/summer2/montessori_summer2.pdf for details!!

Montessorian Kathy O’Reilly, author of Cooking with Children Can Be Easy, will show you how to prepare a food unit study for children featuring the yummy Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split recipe.

Dale Gausman, owner of the North American Montessori Center, shows how children can plan, prepare, and execute a Spring or Summer Tea. Click here for details.

DIanne Knesek, Montessori teacher and owner of Conceptual Learning, shares a mouth watering Summer Fruit, Cheese, and Meat Kabobs recipe. Visit this link for complete information

Mary, from the Montessori materials company Hello Wood, offers the delicious recipe, Onion Pie, perfect for your holiday celebrations. See http://www.amonco.org/summer3/montessori_summer3.pdf

Planning a unit study about pirates? Karen, from Fun Felt, shares her three pirate snack ideas – Treasure Chests, Pirate Ships and Cannonballs, all of which, can be easily integrated into any pirate unit study. Click here to access the recipes.

Montessorian Cathie Perolman employs the Montessori practical life technique with her recipe scrumptious gingerbread muffins recipes. Access this recipe by by clicking here

Larry, from Farm Country General Store, shares an equally delicious cinnamon roll recipe. What a perfect addition to either a homemade Father’s Day breakfast or for a lazy Saturday morning con su famlia (with your family.) See http://www.amonco.org/summer7/montessori_summer7.pdf

SUMMER SCIENCE

Plan a unit study about Stalactites and Stalagmites by visiting from the Captivation/Teaching Tank lesson activity.

Children will discover how to change the color of a flower and how water travels up plants by participating in an activity submitted by Dale Gausman. See http://www.amonco.org/summer6/montessori_summer6.pdf and scroll down until you see Changing a Flower’s Color.

Rae, from Creative Process, shares a new leaf print activity that combines the study of botany with art. To learn more visit http://www.amonco.org/summer4/montessori_summer4.pdf

John, from Exploration Education, presents an excellent, fun-filled simple and effective activity about static electricity is for children six and up. Click here for details.

Summer gardening can be fun if you plan ahead. Garden Aristans offers help you will need to customize your garden lesson planning. Find everything from planning an herb garden to bird psychology by visiting http://www.amonco.org/summer5/montessori_summer5.pdf

Richard, from the Montessori Materials LORD Company, is offering FREE
reading books, Montessori land and water labels and a math bank activity http://www.amonco.org/summer7/montessori_summer7.pdf

Create your own seashell unit study. Locate links to seashell classification materials and other resources by visiting http://www.amonco.org/summer/montessori_summer1.pdf

MONTESSORI MATH

MTE incorporate several unique features to build understanding and enhance critical thinking. The materials include exercises that support the understanding of math vocabulary and facilitate the reading of mathematics texts as well as open ended questions to promote discussions of math concepts. The series also includes the traditional sets of drill and practice exercises and problem sets when appropriate.

In this AMC summer issue, Mel, from MTE, also explains the term ‘critical thinking’, and provides a FREE transversable cubes exercise. Click here to access the information.

Receive some free hands-on algebra exercises. See Hands On Equations for details.

GAME TIME!

Mariaemma, from Coaching for Learning Success(tm), feels that kids who are tactile-kinesthetic, whole body learners, and/or like basketball love the Basketball & Whole Body Memorizing activity!” Click here for details.

Make geography come alive! Joan McGivney, provides a fun filled geography guessing and geography catching games. Visit this link for complete information.

Stillsonworks offers more unique puzzles designed for middle school students. Try your hand at the free exercises included by clicking here Access additional FREE puzzles for children/teens by visiting http://www.amonco.org/summer7/montessori_summer7.pdf/

Be sure to check out the cooperative games by Rae from Creative Process. See
http://www.amonco.org/summer5/montessori_summer5.pdf

THIS and THAT….Additional unique, creative lesson planning info.

Rae from Creative Process generously has provided the following free activities ], articles, and lesson plans:
Calendar Activity, Teacher as Curator : Setting up a School Gallery, Sharing Food, Food in Art? Access this information by clicking here

Sharon, from Visual Manna, shares helpful information about auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. This article is perfect for many who are busy planning lessons for the upcoming months. See http://www.amonco.org/summer7/montessori_summer7.pdf

Wenda, from Birdcage Press, provides some excellent vignettes featuring Botticell, Fra Angelico, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael..Click here for to access the information. For additional lesson plans featuring Renaissance artists and musicians please visit http://www.amonco.org/spring2002_1.html and http://www.amonco.org/spring2002_2.html

Planning a trip to Washington, D.C. or Europe this summer? Read Bicycling From Gettysburg Battlefield To Washington D.C. , A Trip to the Aleutian Islands and ?
Family Bicycle Adventure Across Europe To access this information please visit http://www.amonco.org/summer6/montessori_summer6.pdf

Taking your class on a literature journey? Why not start with the classics. Let Rita Arpaia of litreature.com show you how. Point your browser to http://www.amonco.org/summer6/montessori_summer6.pdf

MAKE SOME GIFTS and GIFT BOXES

Jaye, from Creative Care, will show you how to make a double frame. See http://www.amonco.org/summer5/montessori_summer5.pdf

Janet, from Chinaberry, will guide you step by step on how to make some beautiful gift boxes. See http://www.amonco.org/summer/montessori_summer1.pdf

If you experience any difficulties, you can also access most of the above links at http://www.amonco.org/montessori_summer_handson.html

Now, with these fun activities, recipes and lessons, you are set to go out and make this summer the best yet!

Heidi

P.S. Many of the participants of the AMC Montessori Resource Center have generously donated prizes for the monthly AMC Montessori drawings. Visit http://www.amonco.org and http://www.amonco.org/directory for details.


Go Green with Montessori Style Gardening and Cooking

April 20, 2009

Go green and incorporate organic gardening into your life. By reading
Gardening Year Round – Tips from an Expert you will discover how easy it can be to start your own garden. Whether you are living in an apartment or are blessed with acres of land, you, too, can experience the pleasure of growing your own food.. By reading this article, you will learn How to Manage Pests in Gardens and Landscapes without using harmful chemicals that damage the envrionment.

If your hectic schedule just doesn’t allow you to spend much time outside cultivating a graden, why not grow some upside down tomatoes. See
Upside Down Tomatoes and Upside Down Tomato Plant.com

The Garden Artisans website and the AMC Montessori Fall 2007 Hands On Lessons Part I newsletter also offer readers a wealth of additional gardening information.

Finally, read Home-grown “Fast Food for Busy Families” and Healthy Nutritional Tips for the 21st Century for additional information on how to make a positive impact on our environment while providing your family with wholesome food.

Enjoy! :-)

Heidi
http://www.amonco.org


Spring Into Foreign Language Learning

April 13, 2009

The beauty of spring greets many us now as we step outside. If you have suffered through a dark and dreary winter, you will especially embrace all that this season has to offer.

Have you begun to present some lessons to your child in Spanish or French or some other foreign language? Why not use nature as your theme throughout the months of April and May.

Yes, I know.  You have many topics from which to choose.  First, take a moment to make a list of possible topics.  Then, encourage your child to make a selection. Your child may want to focus on the flora and fauna around him. If he selects flowers, use the following links to help construct needed information for your matching picture and classification exercises. See
Flower Names and Meanings in English, French and Latin and
Flowers in Spanish

Perhaps, your child wants to learn more about birds. By visiting the
AMC Montessori Spring/Summer 1998 – Revised and Expanded Newsletter you will find links to the study of gems in in French, German, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Italian, and German languages.

Use Google.com to locate the free pictures you need for your classified and matching picture activities. Make sure that you are not using copyrighted material. If in doubt, check with the author.

For additional Spanish and French unit lesson planning ideas, please visit
A Unit Study Lesson Plan About Mexico in Spanish

Origami Lessons in Spanish

A Unit Study Lesson Plan About Mexico in French

Origami Lessons in French

Make Your Own Montessori French Lessons

Happy Springtime! :-)

Heidi
Author of: Reading, Writing and Spelling in Spanish I

See also: Spanish Montessori


Springtime Hands On Learning for PreK – Grade 8

March 20, 2009

Welcome to Springtime at American Montessori Consulting

Visit Spring/Summer 1998. and Spring/Summer 1999. These newsletters were recently revised.

A sampling of what is featured in the 1998 issue appears below:

• interdisciplinary lessons involving shape, color, science and math.

• new color gradient learning ideas

• Butterflies – Lessons and Observations

• categorize gems according to color.

• lessons in shapes and mathematics for middle school students

Visit Springtime Celebrations to access the following:

Gardening & Other Springtime Nature Activities
and Theme Lesson Planning

• Ampersand Press – Games and Wildlife Stamps

• Childsake – Nature and the Environment

• Cotton’s Journey

• Farm Country General Store – Open Pollinated Seeds

• Fun Felt Newsletter Article Loaded with Free Butterfly Lesson Planning Ideas

• Fun Felt – Science Theme Lesson Planning with Felt

• Free Birdhouse Plans and Patterns

• Free Gardening Tips and More

• Free Information Source – Seashells for Classified Reading Exercises

• Free Lesson Planning Butterfly Links

• Garden Artisans – Newsletters, Projects and More

• Garden Forever for Gardeners of All Ages and Abilities

• Joyful Noise – Theme Related Materials – Wonderful Selection of Science Materials

• Lab Essentials, Inc. – Microscopes for Science Investigational Studies

• Nature’s Workshop Plus!

• Priority Montessori Materials – Hands On Science

• Schoolmasters.com Science Kits and Activities

• Spring Gardening with Children – Make a Tepee (Free Instructions)

• Wildflowers – Free Lesson Planning Ideas

Springtime Art Activities

• allartsupplies.com- For School and Home Classrooms

• Chinaberry.com – Find the Perfect Nature and/or Springtime Theme Books

• Creative Care – Ideas Books (Jenny’s Spring Crafts)

• Free Making Art from Seashells Activity

• Free Seashell Painting

• Nature’s Workshop Plus!

• Visual Manna

Holidays

• Paper Mache Pinata

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at The Holiday Zone

• Lesson Plan – Subtopic – Cinco de Mayo

• A Unit Study Lesson Plan About Mexico in?Spanish

• More Interdisciplinary Lesson Planning ~ Spanish Lessons and Cinco de Mayo

• Cinco de Mayo ~ Excellent Background Information

• Cinco de Mayo Recipes

• Creative Care – Ideas Books (Jenny’s Crafts)

• Free Mother’s Day History and Activities

• History of Memorial Day

• Memorial Day

• Free Father’s Day Projects

• Free Easter History and Activities

• Free Passover Ideas

Happy Spring!!

Heidi
http://www.amonco.org


Multicultural Lesson Planning Made Easy

March 20, 2009

The 2001 AMC Montessori Multicultural Lesson Planning Newsletter has just been revised.

Using the Montessori method, Korea, China and Japan are used as template lessons for contrast and comparison lesson planning. Learn how to integrate dance, theater arts, art, history, geography, music, second language acquisition, writing, grammar, reading, and more into your multicultural lesson plans.

Quickly and efficiently locate the resources you need without having to wade through mounds of Internet material. Visit
Part I – AMC Montessori Multicultural Lesson Planning
and

Part III- AMC Montessori Multicultural Lesson Planning

For additional multicultural lesson planing see
A Unit Study Lesson Plan About Mexico in Spanish

Origami Lessons in Spanish

Unit Study Lesson Plan About Mexico in French

Enjoy

Heidi

http://www.amonco.org


Adventures in Chinese for Children

March 20, 2009

Tina Lee, a public school educator, college supervisor of student teachers, parent of two adult children and a grandparent of a 27 month old recently reviewed the Chinese for Children: Professor Toto Multi-Media Language Education Kit. Her review will provide invaluable insight to those wishing to introduce or add Chinese into school and homeschool foreign language programs.

“This kit is designed to teach children ages 2 years and up a second language. The multimedia kit was developed by François Thibault, founder and director NYC’s Language Workshop for Children.

I was privileged to field test the kit with my English speaking Chinese granddaughter. After viewing a segment in Mandarin, then replaying that same portion in English, she viewed both with quiet, receptive attention. The Parent’s Guide emphasizes that the child should watch both DVD’s first before moving to the activity books or audio CD. The parent guide emphasizes that viewing in English should be limited and “as soon as your child becomes familiarized with the story, he or she should move on to the target language.”

As an educator, I find that the suggestions on how to implement the program for the recommended short spurt lessons follow the best practices for second language acquisition. The approach is pedagogically sound – immersing the child in hearing, understanding, and internalizing the second language in a natural way before the child is expected to speak it.

To assist in lesson planning, the full script of Professor Toto in Chinese is printed in English, simplified Chinese characters, and also Pin-Yin (Western phonetic Chinese). The script is intended to closely match the culture and today’s common usage. Rather than a literal word-for-word translation, the emphasis is on an eventual intuitive understanding for the word meanings.

The kit is aimed for both teachers and parents and contains:
A Parent’s Guide
Part 1 & 2 Script in Chinese and English and English and Chinese
Vocabulary review in English and Chinese
Sing and Learn Book
Color and Learn Book
4 Chinese and English Language Video DVD’s
2 Audio CD’s”

For additional information please contact:
The Language Workshop for Children: Professor Toto in Chinese
Phone: (212)396.0830
(800)731.0830
FAX: (212)396.1372
E-mail address: info@professortoto.com
Website: http://www.professortoto.com

Thanks, Tina! :-)

Heidi Spietz
American Montessori Consulting
http://www.amonco.org
Serving School and Home Educators Since 1988


March is National Craft Month

March 8, 2009

It’s still cold in many areas throughout the United States. Some weekends are spent with families snuggled in their warm homes reading books, playing board games and doing other things to pass the time. Why not create some very special lasting memories?

Knitting, needlepoint, embroidery, crocheting and other such activities serve multiple purposes and can be enjoyed by all. It’s not too late to knit a scarf for that special someone. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are not far away. Why not make a handmade gift that is created with thought and care?

You can readily see that the benefits stretch far beyond just making memories. First, young children receive practical life applications and learn how to combine colors and textures. Second, it gives family members an opportunity to share a creative experience. Third, we all know that you can’t put a price on a handmade gift.

So, let’s get started. First, visit How to Knit and Crochet You should find just about everything you need there – from the basics to a discussion forum where you can ask questions, look for project ideas and share the fun.

Find links to free projects, lesson planning ideas and other offerings by visiting Links

See http://www.amonco.org/creative3/montessori_fall3.pdf for more information.

Lois, from Bountiful, forwarded an easy to knit pattern that is perfect for beginners. Visit Broken Rib Scarf with Seed Stitch Border – EASY BEGINNER PATTERN to access this information.

Yarn can be expensive, so first check the bins and discount tables at your local crafts or yardage store for bargains. If it’s too cold to venture outside, visit Closeouts from Bountiful You can also found out more about fibers, books, spinning, weaving and some very special products by visiting Bountiful

Have you admired those who create beautiful needlepoint masterpieces, but have felt too timid to try this art yourself? Think again. Receive a good overview and directions on how to get started by visiting Teach a Child to Needlepoint and Needlepoint for Fun

Receive a Beginning Cross Stitch and Continental Stitch for Making Coasters by clicking here. To see more of Ruth’s beautiful designs visit Ruth Dilts Design

For more creative fun visit Hands On Fun and click on the free hands on lesson planning idea planning newsletters.

Heidi

http://www.amonco.org


New! 2009 Montessori Spring Lesson Planning Newsletter

February 26, 2009

I recently revised and uploaded the new 2009 AMC Montessori Hands on Springtime Newsletter.  To see the contents please see below.

Visit http://www.amonco.org/montessori_spring_handson.html

Peruse through the entire lessons.

Then, download the new AMC Montessori Hands-On Creative Lesson Planning Newsletter. You can also access this newsletter by visiting http://www.amonco.org and clicking on the new eBook Library.

Below, is just a partial listing of the offerings included in the newly uploaded AMC Montessori Spring Hands-On Newsletter.

Part I – AMC Spring Newsletter

Georgette shows us how to use newspaper to make a festive hat for Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and shares many multicultural techniques for combining Spanish and English in the classroom.

Dr. Alexandra Delis-Abrams shares her Life Change Lesson – Tools that Change Your Life. We learn how to distinguish between the ego consciousness and soul/spirit consciousness attitudes. This is a must read article for teachers and parents!

Part II – AMC Spring Newsletter

Jan shares information about the imaginative Hippitty Hoppitty Bunny Topiary: Jan has donated a pair of gardening gloves for the March Montessori drawing. See http://www.amonco.org for details and to enter.

Rae continues to show us why we should visit the Creative Process website. Her

innovative ideas will greatly add to your spring lesson planning.

Put some music in your young child’s life with Shari and Jerry – Speak and Sing. Children will love making and using the tambourine/maracas , drums, tome tests and shaker/maracas as well as participating in the Here is My Bunny – Finger Play activity.

Karen shares tips on how to make your own flannel board and homemade ice cream.

Part III – AMC Spring Newsletter

John shares his entertaining as well as educational activities entitled “I CAN’T TAKE THE PRESSURE and The Needle Proof Balloon.”

Nan shows us how to make some truly beautiful “homemade” colored Easter eggs.

Does your middle school student enjoy participating in fun, challenging puzzles? Are you looking for some activities to help your student prepare for the ACT or SAT?

If so, you are likely to find some wonderful puzzles here to supplement your language presentations in this section of the newsletter.

Part IV — AMC Spring Newsletter

Rita, from the North American Montessori Center, shares two outstanding Montessori extension exercises – My Family Tree and Marble Design Paper.

Part V – AMC Spring Newsletter

Marie and Kim illustrate how drawing helps children develop a mental map. We discover a Montessori extension exercise that is designed for age group 5 to 95. :)

Part VI – AMC Spring Newsletter

Dr.Borenson, from Hands-On Equations®, offers more samples of algebraic concepts.

Download free French and Spanish songs with translations from Professor Toto.

Part VII- AMC Spring Newsletter

Ruth shares a needlepoint lesson which is designed for students 12 years and older.

Marjorie shares a lesson plan for springtime from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi.

Barbara takes on an exciting journey to explore how we can use images from the web as part of a notebook approach to history. Barbara has also generously shared her new Ancient Egypt Mini Unit.

Don’t forget to read Part VIII – AMC Spring Newsletter

Diana, from Nature’s Workshop Plus, knows that we are all looking forward to the beauty of spring, so she showers us with some springtime nature activities that are sure to be enjoyed in any Montessori environment.

Are you interested is seeing how you can integrate letter recognition, phonics and drawing into your lesson planning? Sharon has provided some wonderful free sample lessons from her Artsy Animals Learn to Read book.

Montessorian Kathy O’Reilly uses eggs as the focus of food related exercises. Her multi-subject integrated approach is supplemented with a Booklist for additional extension lessons.

This post contains only a very small sampling of what is offered in this newsletter.All of the lessons contained in the newsletter are free of charge.

Enjoy!

Heidi 

American Montessori Consulting

http://www.amonco.org