Montessori at Home - by Tara Greaney (Paperback)

About the Book

"This beginner's guide to the Montessori Method of homeschooling for children ages 2-6 was written by parents who have embraced this method of educating their own children. It was written in hopes of simplifying the process for other parents and caregivers who are considering doing the same. Explore the fundamental principles laid out by founder Maria Montessori, and discover ways to implement her ideas in your own home, on your own schedule and budget. When your young child can observe, absorb, reflect, and engage with what is going on around them, you'll watch their confidence blossom! "--Amazon.

Book Synopsis

Use the Montessori Method at home to enhance your child's confidence and development-for ages 0-3

This practical guide shows parents how to apply the Montessori Method at home with easy-to-implement activities and tips designed to build a child's social, emotional, cognitive, and moral growth. This Montessori workbook provides valuable training for parents in an easy-to-follow, chronological format that follows the age and development of the child.

• The Montessori difference-The Montessori philosophy respects the child's choices, with an emphasis on self-direction and independence, which helps promote a child's fullest potential.
• Milestones and developmental goals-Gain insight on which milestones to look for, and learn games and exercises to engage in with your child, each earmarked for a specific age and modified to meet the developmental goals for each age.
• Letting your child lead-Unlike typical toddler parenting books, Montessori is about following the child. By observing, respecting, and giving freedom to your child, the guide shows you what they are ready for and can accomplish.

Make Montessori at Home your go-to guide for nurturing your child's self-esteem and helping them thrive.

Review Quotes

"A must-read book for any parent, grandparent, or teacher who wants their infants and toddlers to grow into independent children who love to learn. As an early childhood educator, I found the activities described as developmentally appropriate, easy to do, and most importantly, fun!" --Joan Stapleton, MS.Ed. early childhood educator, teacher trainer

"Millennial parents find themselves working long hours and want the best preschool for their very young children. As a multitude of options pop up, these parents need intelligent, factual, experienced advice--not only for choosing a school but in replicating that space at home. Tara Greaney is an accomplished Montessori educator who has created not only a delightful and easy-to-follow guide for parents but also a book rich with historical information and highly practical, easy-to-organize spaces and activities for an authentic Montessori home. Parents will be beyond grateful for this book!" --Matthew Stuart, head of the Caedmon School, the first Montessori School in NYC

"Tara draws on her decades of experience to distill Montessori principles with ease for young families, sharing priceless tips along the way! Using a Montessori lens, she takes the reader through stages of early childhood development and constructs an easy-to-follow guide on the many ways to support independence and growth, meaningfully engage and play, and nurture healthy attachments. This is a must-have book that will resonate with anyone wishing to bring the Montessori approach into their home." --Lesley Michael, DO, child and adolescent psychiatrist

"Whether you're about to be new parents or already parents of a young child, you will find this book an invaluable resource in either preparing for your newborn or establishing your youngster's very important early foundation. In using the Montessori methods as the underpinning, Montessori at Home takes those concepts and broadens them to show how they apply to your child's well-being and development, regardless of school choice. As a grandmother of five, I believe this book should be required reading for parents who want the insight that is needed to raise well-adjusted, happy, and productive individuals--whether or not you plan on sending your child to a Montessori school." --Dolores Costigan, R.N.

About the Author

Tara Greaney, MS, has more than 40 years of experience in early childhood education. She is the head of school at Morningside Montessori School and served as director of the Early Program at The Caedmon School, the first Montessori school in New York City. Tara is also a founding faculty member at the West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program