Montessori Blog for Parents and Teachers of Young Children

Archive for June, 2010

Promises, Promises

Do you remember the last time someone made a promise to you – and then broke it? How did that make you feel?  Disappointed?  Worried?  Angry?  Not good enough? And how did that broken promise affect your opinion of that person?  Did you consider him no longer trustworthy?  Would you think twice before making another [...]

Poetry Books for Children

While visiting the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete this past weekend, discovered two wonderful poetry books for children:  ”Hip Hop Speaks to Children” edited by Nikki Giovanni, and “Poetry Speaks to Children”, edited by Elise Paschen.  Both are beautifully illustrated and include CD’s.  Great items to include on long car trips this summer!