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Grammar Tells a Story Book review

Grammar Tells a Story Book review

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Grammar Tells a Story: Transforming Literacy with Montessori Storytelling Written by Michael J. Dorer Montessori grammar lessons formally begin in the 3-6 program. As they move through Elementary Montessori education, grammar lessons usually have at least one complete...

My City Speaks Book review

My City Speaks Book review

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My City Speaks Written by Darren Lebeuf Illustrated by Ashley Barron All of us use multiple senses as we go through our everyday lives. Many rarely think of how different, interesting, and beautiful life would be if one of those senses were impaired. This is the story...

Yay, You! Book review

Yay, You! Book review

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Yay, You! Moving Up and Moving On Written by Sandra Boynton I got this book last year (just a little bit too late for the traditional graduation season) and kept hanging on to it until the season came again. Although, I suppose I could have written a review at any...

I Am Thinking My Life book review

I Am Thinking My Life book review

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I Am Thinking My Life Written by Allysun Atwater Illustrated by Stevie Lewis What powerful minds we have! We can create our lives as we want to with the power of thought. The ideas presented by the author are expressed lavishly through colorful, thoughtful, and full...

On Earth book review

On Earth book review

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  On Earth Written by G. Brian Karas Springtime always makes me think about new beginnings and new hope for our lives and our planet. That reminds me of a song by a greatly loved Montessorian, Sanford Jones… at the beginning is a good place to be. what will each...

Pizza Day book review

Pizza Day book review

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  Pizza Day Written by Melissa Iwai This is a wonderful hardcover book with sturdy, somewhat water-proof pages. The illustrations are richly colored and very realistic. The story is all about a boy and his dad spending time together while preparing for their...

Those Mysterious Montessori Materials: The Great Lessons

Those Mysterious Montessori Materials: The Great Lessons

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Many parents and schools focus on basic skills: reading, writing, and math. But the basics are truly keys that allow learners to get access to the real curriculum, which should be thought of as an interwoven tapestry of the sciences, technology, literature, society,...

Going Out: A Japanese Tea Ceremony

Going Out: A Japanese Tea Ceremony

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For Montessori elementary and adolescent students, the opportunity for learning outside the classroom is an important part of the curriculum. Students may plan a “going out” for a small group of students related to a project, such as going to the grocery store for...

There’s an App for That

There’s an App for That

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    The home of everything Montessori is now only one click away. Have you ever found yourself trying to schedule a doctor’s appointment and wondering when that field trip is scheduled so you don’t schedule them on the same day? Or trying to respond to a...

Embracing the Future

Embracing the Future

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It is vital that educators prepare students not for the world we grew up in, nor even the world as it appears today; rather, we need to prepare for a world that does not yet exist and which we cannot possibly predict.   With that in mind, I’m sure I’m not the...

Have We Forgotten How to Play?

Have We Forgotten How to Play?

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I remember climbing the mango tree that grew behind my building as a child. I lived in a large metropolitan city and would beg my grandma to let me play behind the building with my friend. With the slightest nod of her head, I would squeal with excitement and fly down...

10 Benefits of Montessori

10 Benefits of Montessori

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If no one has asked you how Montessori will benefit your child, or will Montessori benefit your child, they have probably thought of it. In fact, you may have asked yourself the very same question. Why choose an education that is an alternative to traditional...

Tomorrow’s

Child

The International Magazine for Montessori Families

Tomorrow’s Child (ISSN 10716246), published four times a year, is the official magazine of The Montessori Foundation, a non-profit organization. The opinions expressed in Tomorrow’s Child editorials, columns, and features are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the magazine or The Montessori Foundation. Acceptance of advertising does not represent the Foundation’s endorsement of any product or service. It is the policy of The Montessori Foundation, a non-profit organization, to encourage support for the organization by discounting the sale of School Group Memberships to the MFA that include Tomorrow’s Child magazine to enable schools to make the magazine available to their families. The Montessori Foundation does not grant permission to reprint material from Tomorrow’s Child in any other form (book, newsletter, journals). Copies of this issue or back issues are available for purchase through our online bookstore. For School Group Memberships, call 800-655-5843 (toll free) or 1-941-729-9565, or place your order at here. The Montessori Foundation does not provide refunds for cancelled School Group Memberships. Send all correspondence to: The Montessori Foundation | 19600 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL 34212-8921 EDITOR Joyce St. Giermaine PRESIDENT Tim Seldin PROGRAM DIRECTOR Lorna McGrath EVENTS & DISPLAY ADVERTISING Maly Pena BUSINESS MANAGER Don Dinsmore  MEMBERSHIP and FULFILLMENT Kristi Antczak CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emma Buckalew

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