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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 | Kindergarten, Language & Reading, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Peace Education
Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns We Can All Get Along By Howard Binkow and
Reverend Ann
Illustrated by David A. Cutting and Mike Ferrin
Book Design by Jane Darroch Riley
This story begins with a youngster who is sad about not being invited to a friend’s birthday party, and he begins talking with his very wise […]
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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, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA
The Genius of Leonardo By Guido Visconti
Illustrated by Bimbi Landmann
eonardo da Vinci was one of the world’s most talented, brilliant, and ahead-of-his-time individuals in history. Leonardo writes, he draws, he thinks, he invents. Visconti chose to begin and end this book with reprints of pages from Leonardo’s manuscripts, which capture the reader’s attention […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Book Reviews, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Science
Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World By Steve Jenkins
t our annual Barnes and Noble/NewGate Book Fair last weekend, I found this book that the teachers chose to place in the Lower Elementary box of books they wished to have in the classroom. When I sat down to read it and look at […]
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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 Parenting
By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
and Tom Lichtenheld his book contains almost poetry rather than a story. It could be a mom, dad, gramma, grampa, sister, brother, aunt, uncle or anyone who loves another person. It has a lovely sentiment within it. The wishes are mixed with life values and sweetness. The illustrations are clever and […]
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by Laura Bakosh, PhD | Family Resources, Health / Nutrition, MFA, Mindfulness, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Teachers, Peace Education
oes it surprise you to know that sitting with eyes closed, focusing on inner experiences does more to promote well-being and inner peace than nearly any other activity? It surprises most parents and non-parents alike, yet study after study shows these outcomes. Many of us have embraced the culture of doing. We keep our children […]
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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 Maren Stark Schmidt | Family Resources, Health / Nutrition, Infant, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Montessori students, Montessori Teachers, Primary (3-6)
t a teachers’ conference a couple of years ago, we broke into groups to answer the following question: What are the most important ideas you’d like to communicate to parents of the children you teach? Here are the thoughts from over one hundred teachers and school administrators. Respect the work of your child. Children are […]
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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, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Primary (3-6), Reading
Otis By Anne Rooney Author & Illustrator Otis is an imaginary story, set on a farm, about a friendship between a tractor and a calf. Otis was a hard working, energetic little tractor for many years on the farm. The little calf followed Otis everywhere. Their friendship grew and grew. However, as sometimes happens, the […]
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by Lorna McGrath | Adolescence, Book Reviews, Early Adolescence (12-15), Lower Elementary (6-9), Mathematics, MFA, Montessori Middle School, Science
Ordinary People Change the World Written by Brad Meltzer illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos his is a great set of books! I checked with our elementary teacher and she said definitely for Lower Elementary age children (6-9 years old). The four books that are in this gift set are: I am Rosa Parks; I am Amelia […]
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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 Christine Lowry | Empowerment, Infant-Toddler (0 to 3), Kindergarten, Lower Elementary (6-9), MFA, Montessori Family Life, Montessori Parenting, Planes of Development, Practical Life, Prepared Environment, Primary (3-6), Webinars / MFA
The Montessori early childhood classroom provides materials, activities, and a structured “freedom” that gives children what they need to develop to their full potential. In this webinar, Christine Lowry and Lorna McGrath explore how you can support your child’s Montessori experiences at home.
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