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  • Montessori Philosophy | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Tim Seldin and Kitty Bravo. Subscribers receive access to The Montessori Way by Tim Seldin and Paul Epstein. Topics include the guiding principles of Montessori, Montessori’s developmental theories, sensitive periods and influences on human development; the four planes of development, heredity versus environment, how to follow the child and much more.  

  • Music | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Frank Leto. Subscribers receive Frank Leto’s song book and Montessori Bells Mini Album. Topics include how children learn music, how to foster rhythm skills; teaching the Montessori Bells, reading and playing music, making and using rhythm instruments and music appreciation through various styles, cultures and composers.  

  • Observation | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Dr. Paul Epstein, Ph.D. Subscribers receive Chapter 1 of An Observer’s Notebook by Dr. Epstein and the Observation Resource Album. Topics include methods of observation, Montessori’s research program, methods of record keeping, ethnography and preparation of the teacher as an observer. It is suggested that this subscription be accompanied by The Observer’s Notebook…

  • Peace Education | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Jonathan Wolff. Subscribers receive the Peace Education Resource Guide, Spiritual Preparation Reflection Workbook by Jonathan Wolff, Peace Activities Workbooks, Crucial Conversations Workbook and other useful articles. Topics include an exploration of the spiritual preparation of the teacher, creating peaceful communities within schools and designing the prepared environment to promote peace; activities to teach…

  • Physical Education and Motor Development | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Holli Andrews and Mari Lindsay. Subscribers receive the Physical Education and Motor Development Album and will gain an awareness of the importance of supporting motor development though a variety of physical activities. Learners will understand components of a physical education program for young children that can easily be incorporated into the daily activities…

  • Practical Life | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Jonathan Wolff. Subscribers receive the Practical Life Album. Topics include a survey of the child’s needs which includes movement, multi-sensory learning, concentration and real life experiences. Learners also gain and understanding of preparing the Practical Life area, designing and presenting the Practical Life area and its materials and lessons; grace and courtesy lessons…

  • Save 30%! Early Childhood Language annual subscription

    $60.00 / year

    A thorough exploration of language arts curriculum, as presented by Cathie Perolman. Resources include the Language Album, word and reading lists. Topics include language philosophy, oral language development, phonemic awareness and material making; systems of organization in the classroom or home, pre-reading, how to stimulate language development, concept development and teaching writing; theories of cursive…

  • Sensorial | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Kitty Bravo and Mary Colarullo. Subscribers receive the Sensorial Album. This package provides a survey of the education of the senses at the Early Childhood level. Topics include developing concentration, coordination, order and independence; qualities of the Sensorial materials, the child’s sensitive periods for this area; how, why and when to present Sensorila…

  • Special Needs | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Cathie Perolman. Subscribers receive the Practical Special Needs Handbook. Learners will explore issues in special education including behavioral, academic, developmental, speech-language and children with multiple concerns, and will gain practical ideas for how Montessori educators can most effectively work with the family, school leadership, and outside specialists to support children with special needs…

  • Theory Package–Philosophy, Child Development, Classroom Leadership and Observation

    $22.00 / month

    Presenters include Paul Epstein, Lorna McGrath and Val Wise. Subscribers receive Paul Epstein’s The Observer’s Notebook and Classroom Leadership Album. This bundle is designed to give subscribers a foundational approach to the Montessori Early Childhood classroom. Philosophy topics include Maria Montessori’s theories of development, the prepared environment, Montessori best practices, normalization, development of inner discipline,…

  • Visual Arts | Early Childhood Library

    $7.00 / month

    Presented by Cathie Perolman. Subscribers receive the Art Album and will learn how to design and prepare an art environment that that will promote creative expression and develop art appreciation. Through lectures and ideas for hands-on experience, learners will understand the value of art education and how to present art activities from a variety of…