Based on the key Montessori principle that children learn best through active experience, Teach Me to Do It Myself presents simple activities through which children explore and develop their skills. These skill areas include sensory perceptions, body coordination, language, understanding of numbers, and movement. This practical, color-illustrated parenting book is filled with activities and instructions for overseeing children as they carry out a variety of learning activities. Most activities will seem simple to parents, because once mastered, adults perform them automatically. However, toddlers experience a sense of accomplishment and self-worth when they learn to perform them independently. The many activities start with dressing and personal hygiene, then go on to include . . . 
<ul>
<li>Pouring activities</li>
<li>Threading and sewing activities</li>
<li> Peg activities</li>
<li>Cutting with scissors</li>
<li>Sorting activities by touch</li>
<li>A color matching game</li>
<li>Making musical scales with bottles and water</li>
<li>Using alphabet tiles to make words</li>
<li>Growing things in a window box</li>
<li>Making finger puppets</li>
</ul>Activities are described in detail and include checklists of needed items, as well as variations and related activities for children to try.

Teach Me to Do It Myself: Montessori Activities for You and Your Child

Pitamic, Maja

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Sourcebooks

For children, playing is learning, and this appealing book is filled with more than 60 Montessori-inspired play-and-learn ideas that parents and kids can enjoy together. The games are arranged progressively, starting with simple games for infants and advancing to games and activities suitable for active toddlers. Each game description includes instructions for play, items and materials needed, and suggested related play activities for parents and their toddlers. The games and activities described include-- Variations on hide and seek Mirror fun Guessing various sounds Touch and texture games Aiming a ball at a target Dancing to music Role-playing games Developing language skill through stories The alphabet game Outdoor activities, including nature walks. . . and more. Parents are also encouraged to make up new games on their own with their children, always being clear in their own minds about the aim of each activity. The Mont

Child's Play: Montessori Games and Activities for Your Baby and Toddler

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

B E S Pub Co

Art in Action 1 is the first of two beautifully illustrated art activity books that introduce children to artwork by major painters of different eras, while also encouraging boys and girls to stretch their imaginations and enjoy the unique experience of creating original artwork of their own. Each book presents 24 creative projects inspired by works from famous artists who include the Italian baroque master Caravaggio, James McNeill Whistler, Henri Matisse, and many others. An introduction to parents and teachers advises on how to use these books with children, and emphasizes that no prior knowledge of the subject is needed. Each project includes a reproduction of an artwork, background on the artist, the historical period, techniques employed, and directions for presenting it to children as inspiration for them to create their own original art. The accomplished paintings shown for demonstration are intended as stimuli to get kids started creating artwork of their own, and are

Art in Action: Introducing Children to the World of Western Art with 24 Creative Projects Inspired by 12 Masterpieces (Art in Action Books)

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

Art in Action 2 is the second and more advanced of two beautifully illustrated art activity books. Both books introduce children to artwork by major painters of different eras, while also encouraging boys and girls to stretch their imaginations and enjoy the unique experience of creating original artwork of their own. Each book presents 24 creative projects inspired by works from famous artists who include the Italian baroque master Caravaggio, James McNeill Whistler, Henri Matisse, and many others. An introduction to parents and teachers advises on how to use these books with children, and emphasizes that no prior knowledge of the subject is needed. Each project includes a reproduction of an artwork, background on the artist, the historical period, techniques employed, and directions for presenting the artwork to children as inspiration for them to create their own original art. The accomplished paintings shown for demonstration are intended as stimuli to get kids started crea

Art in Action: Introducing Children to the World of Art With Creative Projects Inspired by 12 Masterpieces (Art in Action Books)

Classic masterpieces are bold, fascinating, and sometimes shocking—in other words, perfect for creative children who love to be inspired. Fine Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to key masterpieces and interesting techniques, then lets them loose. Children will: create a Pointillist artwork with paints and a toothbrush, work with plaster to recreate a cave painting, use cardboard and coat hangers to design a mobile sculpture, build a dramatic jungle scene inside an old shoebox, and many more engaging, hands-on projects. Authors and educators Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw also explore the stories and meanings behind 18 well-known classic masterpieces from art history as inspiration for these kid-tested, exciting, and creative projects. No prior knowledge of art is required—just enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to discover.

Fine Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Classic Masterpieces

Laidlaw, Jill

Chicago Review Press

Teach your child numbers and words while instilling confidence and creativity--using the Montessori method at home Learning letters and numbers is a crucial part of every child's development, but it can be a hard process. For parents looking to foster a love of learning and curiosity, childcare expert and educator Maja Pitamic shows how simple, practical activities with items you already have at home can help children develop essential verbal and numerical skills. Using Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of teaching, this practical activity book is full of inspiration to help parents guide their children through important educational milestones. Designed for children aged two and up and for parents looking to try mindful learning practices at home, The Montessori Book of Words and Numbers is a fun-filled guide--designed for any parent in any household--that fosters understanding and creativity. Full of countless games, activities, and fresh ideas, this guide teaches adults what to expect during the learning process and teaches little ones how to: <ul> <li>Read and count</li> <li>Memorize the alphabet</li> <li>Develop a love of language</li> <li>Get excited about learning new things</li> </ul> Early learning should be fun for toddlers and children and accessible for parents--and now, they can be. An ideal parenting book for anyone looking to foster a mindful, educational environment at home, The Montessori Book of Words and Numbers offers clear, easy steps to raising happy, healthy kids.

The Montessori Book of Words and Numbers: Raising a Creative and Confident Child (Games and Activities for Learning Letters and Numbers, Montessori Parenting Book)

Raise a curious, fun-loving, responsible child--using the Montessori method at home Every parent wants to raise a happy, well-adjusted child, but fostering development and responsibility isn't always easy (or fun), and parents simply don't know what to expect from the process. Using Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of teaching, childcare expert and educator Maja Pitamic shows how to use simple, practical activities with items you already have at home to help children learn and grow. Based on the tried-and-true Montessori method and designed for children aged two and up, The Montessori Book of Coordination and Life Skills is a fun-filled activity book--designed for any home--that fosters creativity, curiosity, and respect. But there's no need to recreate a classroom at home! These simple, step-by-step activities are designed for every parent and equip little ones with life skills, while also: <ul> <li>Developing their senses with fun games that explore texture, temperature, and sound</li> <li>Increasing coordination through balance exercises and craft making</li> <li>Fostering practical skills like brushing teeth, getting dressed, and tying shoes</li> </ul> Early learning should be fun for toddlers and children and accessible for parents--and now, they can be. An ideal parenting book for anyone looking to foster a mindful, educational environment at home, The Montessori Book of Coordination and Life Skills offers clear, easy steps to raising happy, healthy kids.

The Montessori Book of Coordination and Life Skills: Raising a Creative and Confident Child (Fun-Filled Parenting and Activity Book for Fostering Creativity, Curiosity, and Respect)

Activities, Crafts & Games

Bold and experimental art activities and for children who love to draw outside of the lines Modern Art Adventures introduces young artists to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose to create their own works of art. Authors and educators Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw explore the stories and meanings behind 18 well-known works of modern art—including Frida Kahlo’s Self-portrait with Small Monkey, Edvard Munch’s The Scream, Jackson Pollock’s Lavender Mist, and Banksy’s Flower—giving readers inspiration for these kid-tested, exciting, and creative projects. Children create two artworks based on the techniques and visual effects of the each featured piece of art and the projects cover a wide range of media, from tissue paper mosaics to stencils to comic cut-outs, with a variety of difficulty levels, always encouraging and expanding the child’s natural creative abilities. No prior knowledge of modern art is required, just enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to discover.

Modern Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Hands-On Projects Inspired by Artists from Monet to Banksy

Three-dimensional art is bold, tactile, and fun—in other words, perfect for children who love to get their hands dirty. Three-Dimensional Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose. Children will: - Weave a tapestry using yarn and a shoebox loom - Use found and recycled materials to assemble a still-life collage - Tie-dye a T-shirt using several pattern-creation techniques - Design and build a shadow box on a personal theme - Use modeling clay and pipe cleaners to create a spider sculpture - Create a colorful flower arrangement using wire, tissue paper, and other materials - Fold and cut paper, cardboard, and magazine photos to build an elaborate street scene - Carve a portrait into a clay slab and paint the raised surfaces to enhance the image - and 28 other engaging, hands-on projects. Authors and educators Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw also explore the stories and meanings behind 18 well-known works of three-dimensional art as inspiration for these kid-tested, exciting, and creative projects. No prior knowledge of three-dimensional art is required—just enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to discover.

Three-Dimensional Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Artist-Inspired Projects in Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, and More

"Child's Play" is an activity book jam-packed with play ideas for parents to enjoy with their babies and toddlers, from six months through to three years of age. Each game offers parents the chance to enjoy, encourage and assist in their child's key developmental stage, and all activities are based on sound techniques of early-childhood education. The activities are presented with guidelines and suggestions that progress in terms of difficulty, and no specialized knowledge or equipment is necessary. The chapters include: Sight and Sound, Touch and Texture, Smell and Taste, Hearing and Listening, Speaking and Language, Co-ordination and Practical Skills, and Outdoor Activities.From encouraging your baby to explore their senses with cuddling and jumping games, to action songs for toddlers and nature activities for the garden or local park, "Child's Play" offers infants and parents the chance to learn and play together.

Child's Play: Montessori Games and Activities for Your Baby and Toddler. Maja Pitamic

Family Activities

New Holland Australia(AU)

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