Books & Reading Posts

Recommended Reading for Toddlers & Preschoolers
I came across this list the other day - it's something I put together for a mom's group that I spoke to about reading and children. I thought it might be helpful, so take a look...

Great Reasons to Read Aloud to Kids
I don't think I could overestimate the importance of reading aloud to children - even after they have learned to read. Sure, we all read to our babies and toddlers, although some of us may not do it as often as we should...

Books, Books, Books
I've always loved books. Growing up, my friends and family knew that so I often got books for birthday and Christmas presents...

Using Stories to Teach Math Concepts
Anyone who knows me - even casually - knows that I love books. I mean, I really love books. Growing up, I was not a big fan of math. Luckily, the Montessori training changed all that, but I still like using storybooks to teach math concepts...

A Montessori Story
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that even though I've been involved with Montessori for 11 years, I only recently heard of the delightful novel Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher...