Steph - Our good family friend is the director of a Montessori school in Oakland called The Renaissance School (www.therenaissanceschool.org). She actually started the school, which has become one of the best schools in the area (more on this in a later blog). In addition, she has raised 6 kids of her own, all of whom are well-rounded, intelligent, amazing people. She recommended several books for us to read. I have only read "How to Raise an Amazing Child The Montessori Way" by Tim Seldin so far, but James has taken it upon himself to read the others too. I like the book because it is easy to read and there are beautiful pictures in it too - I'm very visual! After reading nursing textbooks all day, the last thing I want to do is sit down and read some heavy book on child development. Our friend also recommended "The Montessori Way: An Education for Life" by Tim Seldin and "Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius" by Angeline Lillard. I attended Montessori school until I was 11 years old and am a huge advocate of the Montessori methods. I turned out great! :D
We are a Bay Area family of 3...and growing. Dorian was born on October 16, 2007. Baby #2 is due around January 31, 2012...but at the rate she (????) is growing, I'm guessing earlier rather than later. Dorian was 1 day early.
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I love it! He and The Boy have so much in common. He also has little tantrums... so much fun.
BTW - what montessori books have you been reading that you like?
At one point it looks like Dorian's going to laugh, but then the eruption continues.
And of course, no tears!
Steph - Our good family friend is the director of a Montessori school in Oakland called The Renaissance School (www.therenaissanceschool.org). She actually started the school, which has become one of the best schools in the area (more on this in a later blog). In addition, she has raised 6 kids of her own, all of whom are well-rounded, intelligent, amazing people. She recommended several books for us to read. I have only read "How to Raise an Amazing Child The Montessori Way" by Tim Seldin so far, but James has taken it upon himself to read the others too. I like the book because it is easy to read and there are beautiful pictures in it too - I'm very visual! After reading nursing textbooks all day, the last thing I want to do is sit down and read some heavy book on child development. Our friend also recommended "The Montessori Way: An Education for Life" by Tim Seldin and "Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius" by Angeline Lillard. I attended Montessori school until I was 11 years old and am a huge advocate of the Montessori methods. I turned out great! :D
You certainly have turned out GREAT!
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