tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409157052348159247.post2855600302511645873..comments2023-01-22T00:57:42.547-08:00Comments on My Montessori House: Brain Development & MontessoriMontessori Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05119109500413544258noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409157052348159247.post-12343257483090537192008-07-23T10:59:00.000-07:002008-07-23T10:59:00.000-07:00Greetings! I am beginning to homeschool my sons (...Greetings! I am beginning to homeschool my sons (ages 5, 3 and 18 mos.) using as much inspiration from Maria Montessori as possible. I have purchased a number of books and am currently taking Karen Tyler's online "class" through the Yahoo! groups.<BR/><BR/>One day as I was perusing my local library's catalog, I noticed that they had a copy of Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook. So, I put it on hold and have been reading it since. What a valuable tool! The other books/albums that I have explain the execution of the activities, but as a mom that isn't "certified" I didn't have much info as to the "why".<BR/><BR/>As a homeschooler, the book has given me great insight into why she developed the materials. Also, as you said, to focus less on doing the activity correctly and more on working with the materials and allowing the child to learn/explore and eventually really master the activity.<BR/><BR/>Also, I found it interesting that she is says, "This type of school is not of a fixed type, but may vary according to the financial resources at disposal and to the opportunities afforded by the environment." <BR/><BR/>As a homeschooler, that made me feel so reassured! I am working to create as much of an environment as possible, but with a family budget (that is limited when compared to a school budget) I cannot provide all of the materials immediately to my boys. I think Maria would be okay with that. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Sorry this is so long. I just wanted to share! =)Jen Raichehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083323564411402208noreply@blogger.com