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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12)
Everybody Needs a Rock Written by Byrd Baylor
Illutrated by Peter Parnall gain, author Bryd Baylor uses poetic text for this book. I like this book for younger children. I can imagine them really getting into the hunt for the rock. If they find the right one, it will be their special rock forever. The […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Runny Babbit By Shel Silverstein unny Babbit is a poetry book written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. The special thing about this book is Runny Babbit talk. Runny Babbit talk is where you switch the first letters of two words, so instead of saying purple hat, you’d say hurple pat. This book of poetry is […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Language & Reading, MFA, Reading, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Love That Dog By Sharon Creech his book would be great for ages eight to twelve. The book is written like a journal. It is in the boy’s point of view. He is in an elementary class and the class is doing a unit on poetry. Jack’s teacher reads poetry to the class. He thinks […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library By Chris Grabenstein Kids ages six to twelve will enjoy Chris Grabenstein’s Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. This book has references to other books. The main characters are Mr. Lemoncello, Mrs. Tobin,
Dr. Zinchenko, and twelve sixth-graders. This story is mainly about Kyle. Twelve-year-old Kyle loves to play games. Then his […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Imagination, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Half Upon A Time By James Riley This book is a chapter book for eight to twelve-year-olds. There are three main characters in this book, much like Harry Potter. Their names are Jack, May and Philip. This story is loosely based on Jack and the Beanstalk and Snow White. Jack is a poor farm boy […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Family Resources, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
A Moment in Time by Jennifer Butenas Iillustrated by Charlotte Cheng I have to say that this book was a challenge for me. Our elementary teacher brought it to me and said that the children in her Lower Elementary class just loved it! I said, “Great. I’ll review it.” Well. I read it and, honestly, […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
By Rebecca C. Jones Illustrated by Charles Geer thought this was going to be the Betsy Ross story, but instead it was the story of the siege of Baltimore during the American Revolution, the flag that flew through the night, and a poem called The Star Spangled Banner. The illustrations are terrific. They portray the […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Sensitive Periods, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Bug Wars: Deadly Insects and Spiders Go Head-To-Head By Steve Parker
Illustrated by Simon Mendez T/dropcap]his insect book is full of information. I am not one to be captured by the study of insects. However, Steve Parker has done a terrific job putting together facts which, supplemented by incredible illustrations by Simon Mendez, look like they […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Gender, Language & Reading, MFA, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Women in Science Written & illustrated
By Rachel Ignotofsky hese are two-page stories of women who were curious, inventive, smart, strong, and determined. They made their way in a field that has been thought of for centuries as a man’s field: Science. They contributed to our world in powerful ways. The illustrations are fascinating and detailed. […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Kindergarten, Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Primary (3-6), Upper Elementary (9-12)
By Shakta Khalsa s an educator and parent, I have always looked for ways to engage with children that model calm, focus, trust, respect, and cooperation. I learned early on that children are by nature more sensitive to and grounded in those characteristics than most adults. Khalsa writes, “When we look objectively at ourselves, we […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Science, Upper Elementary (9-12)
Evolution: Why Did Fish Grow Feet? By Anne Rooney Anne Rooney does a great job of explaining evolution from a scientific point of view. The information is clear and concise. The illustrations of plants and animals are large and colorful. This book could easily be used in Montessori Elementary classrooms as an accompaniment to the […]
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by Clanmore Montessori | Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Education, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Upper Elementary (9-12)
ork with them not for them For example, making lunches. If children have more choice, more control and a greater sense of responsibility, they are more likely to eat what has been chosen. Talk to them about nutrition and how to make wise choices. Involve them in making grocery lists. Responsibility and Accountability Are Important: […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Upper Elementary (9-12)
The Desert Is Theirs Written by Byrd Baylor Illutrated by Peter Parnall This Caldecott Honor Book is not new, but it is a classic children’s poetic text about the desert, the animals, plants, and people that inhabit it. Its content and illustrations share some of the spirit of Native Americans. Children will learn legends of […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Early Adolescence (12-15), Later Adolescence (15-18), MFA, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Upper Elementary (9-12), Young Adults
The Crossover by Kwane Alexander Wow! This is a powerful novel written in an unusual style. The author wrote the book in a mix of free verse and hip hop. I couldn’t put it down because of the flow and the characters. Teenagers will love this book! It is the story of a family. It’s […]
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by Robin Howe, EdD | Brain Development, Imagination, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webinars / MFA
In this session Robin Howe completes a presentation for parents on The Great Lessons as a foundational piece to the Elementary curriculum. He explains each of the five lessons in more detail and describes how parents can support their child’s learning.
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Charter Schools, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
What is curriculum? Does Montessori even have one? How does it work? Dr. Michael Dorer wraps up this three-part series on Curriculum by looking at these seminal questions. Together, we will then unpack curriculum jargon, and clarify what it does. While focusing on the Children’s House and Elementary, Michael will also touch on curriculum from […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Charter Schools, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Video, Webcasts / IMC
What is curriculum? Does Montessori even have one? How does it work? Dr. Michael Dorer continues the second in this three-part series on Curriculum by looking at these seminal questions. Together, we will then unpack curriculum jargon, and clarify what it does. While focusing on the Children’s House and Elementary, Michael will also touch on […]
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by Michael Dorer, EdD | Early Adolescence (12-15), Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Later Adolescence (15-18), Lower Elementary (6-9), Montessori Administrators, Montessori Curriculum, Montessori Education, Montessori Middle School, Montessori Secondary / High School, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6), School Leadership, The International Montessori Council, Upper Elementary (9-12), Webcasts / IMC
What is curriculum? Does Montessori even have one? How does it work? Dr. Michael Dorer will start this three-part series on Curriculum by looking at these seminal questions. Together, we will then unpack curriculum jargon, and clarify what it does. While focusing on the Children’s House and Elementary, Michael will also touch on curriculum from […]
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