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Montessori Appropriate Fiction about Animals
In our home we tend to stick to five principles of Montessori Appropriate fiction, you can read more about them here, this can be tricky because Alfie LOVES animals and finding realistic animal fiction is tough. I’ve divided this list in two the first section features books with nothing unrealistic in terms of behaviour or ability, the second has some very mild fantasy. I’m happy to include some fantasy (Alfie is 3.5y) because this is a home not a school! Alfie spends so much time with real animals he knows the limits of their abilities. Likewise he can ‘read’ animal behaviours so knows they can think and have feelings eg…
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Recommended Reads – Our Bookshelves in Autumn
Well hi there Autumn! Where did you come from? Here’s a little look at some of the books we’ve been enjoying over the last few weeks. Recently a follower messaged me to ask if I could recommend books with less writing as her toddler didn’t listen for long enough to finish the story. We read lots of long books, usually I abridge them until Alfie is familiar with the story and illustrations and we eventually build up to the whole story. Friends This is a treasure of a book! Alfie is obsessed with farming, in fact obsessed might be an understatement so the setting of this story is perfect. This…
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My Five Favourite Montessori Appropriate Authors
Choosing Montessori Appropriate books is a minefield so I've put together this list of Montessori Appropriate Authors to speed up your selections and allow you to make requesting books from your library easier. If you’re more a ‘watcher’ than a reader there’s a video version with a look inside the books at the end!
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The 10 Best Picture Books About Ireland
For centuries we Irish have been known for our way with words. This magic is still being worked in bookshops across the country. I love Ireland and want to help my son to love and appreciate his country, and the long literary heritage that is his by birth. In this post you’ll find my choice of the 10 Best Picture Books About Ireland, each book is set in Ireland and features at least one of our famous places and faces. So whether you’re from Ireland or just wish you were there’s surely something for every reader in here! Happy Reading! The President’s Glasses (Peter Donnelly) This is a delightful little book!…
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Raising Readers; Why Won’t My Child Read
In August we will be answering the question "Why won't my child read?" and focusing on how to encourage your child to love reading. This week we will examine the 5 most common reasons why children don't read and what you can do to motivate them to read for pleasure.
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What’s in Our Book Bag – June
What's In Our Book Bag is a monthly post in which I review some library books using Montessori criteria.
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When It Comes To Books Less Is More
While reading the same book again and again might be boring for parents, it has powerful benefits for a child. Here are 4 reasons to keep picking up your child's favourite story.
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A Montessori Library
What to look for when choosing children’s books that are ‘Montessori-friendly’ so that you can get the most out of your public library.
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What’s In Our Book Bag
A look at our book bag for the month of May. Montessori friendly books for babies and infants (and Moms!)
