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    Montessori Appropriate Fiction about Animals

    January 15, 2020 /

    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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    Raising Readers: Tips for reading with a toddler

    July 9, 2019

    Montessori at Home; Our Spring Time Books

    April 11, 2019
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    Christmas Books for Young Children

    November 19, 2019 /

    ”Tis the season to be jolly semi-permanently curled up with a good book. This is our pick of the best Christmas books. We don’t make a big deal about Santa (more on that here Montessori and Santa) or the whole naughty/nice thing (more on that here Why There’s No Elf on Our Shelf), neither are we religious so many of these books focus on experiences and family. Pick A Pine Tree We love this book! A simple rhyming story about a familiar tradition that lots of children will recognise. The illustrations are fun and lively and provide plenty of extra talking points. Christmas is Coming, An Advent Book What a…

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    Montessori at Home; Our Spring Time Books

    April 11, 2019

    Raising Readers: Tips for reading with a toddler

    July 9, 2019

    Montessori Appropriate Fiction about Animals

    January 15, 2020
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    What’s in Our Book Bag – June

    June 8, 2017 /

    What's In Our Book Bag is a monthly post in which I review some library books using Montessori criteria.

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    Montessori at Home; Our Spring Time Books

    April 11, 2019

    Recommended Reads – Our Bookshelves in Autumn

    September 30, 2018

    Montessori Appropriate Fiction about Animals

    January 15, 2020
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    When It Comes To Books Less Is More

    June 6, 2017 /

    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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    Montessori and Gentleness

    April 5, 2018
    Six Safe Outdoor Activities For Infants That Work Even With Mouthy Babies!

    Outdoor Activities with Infants this Summer

    July 10, 2017

    Helping Siblings Share

    January 8, 2019
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    What’s In Our Book Bag

    May 10, 2017 /

    A look at our book bag for the month of May. Montessori friendly books for babies and infants (and Moms!)

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    The Ten Best Picture Books about Ireland

    The 10 Best Picture Books About Ireland

    November 1, 2017

    Recommended Reads – Our Bookshelves in Autumn

    September 30, 2018

    Montessori Friendly Garden Books

    June 23, 2017

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Hello and welcome! I’m Ted, a Mother, a Reader and a Montessori Believer! Here you'll find how we're using Montessori at home and all the ways that we try to celebrate the joy in every day (mostly with books...

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