It may seem overwhelming at first, but
You Can Do This
With some essential information about the developmental needs of your child, a few simple tweaks to your home and schedule, and a dash of confidence, you can get through an extended school closure and come out the other side stronger and happier than ever!
This book will show you how.
Spoiler: You don't have to replicate school at home in order to give your child a rich Montessori educational experience!
It may seem overwhelming at first, but
You Can Do This
With some essential information about the developmental needs of your child, a few simple tweaks to your home and schedule, and a dash of confidence, you can get through an extended school closure and come out the other side stronger and happier than ever!
This book will show you how.
Spoiler: You don't have to replicate school at home in order to give your child a rich Montessori educational experience!
Montessori Parent
Coronavirus Survival Guide
10 contributing writers with over 200 years of collective experience as trained Montessori educators, parents, and school leaders, deliver a path of wisdom to optimally support you and your children from birth through adolescence, so you can thrive during this period of extended school closures.
After reading the Montessori Parent Coronavirus Survival Guide you’ll know how to:
- Talk to your children about the coronavirus pandemic
- Balance your needs as an adult with the needs of your children
- Manage sibling conflicts
- Meet the needs of children of differing ages with a clear, consistent approach geared to their development and interests
- Feel confident your expectations of and for your child are developmentally appropriate
- Establish and maintain new routines without stress
- Create age- and interest-appropriate spaces in your family home without having to buy a thing!
- Offer a variety of easy-to-implement activities for every age
- Talk with your child to reduce their resistance and gain their cooperation
Most importantly, you will have the tools and inspiration to build and maintain your connection with your child during this unprecedented time in their lives.
Note: This book is not a homeschool curriculum and it is not available as a PDF.
Due to the unusual circumstances we all find ourselves in, we have tried our best to complete this book and get it into your hands as swiftly as possible. It inevitably contains some mistakes we didn't catch during the whirlwind writing and editing process. We will continue to improve this book over the coming weeks, but for now, we hope you will understand why we decided to adopt the motto that "done is better than perfect"!
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Contents
Authors
0-3
Laura LeClair
Laura is an instructor, consultant, yoga teacher, and doula. She has spent over two decades in Montessori classrooms, guiding children Birth-Kindergarten, helping create liberating, inclusive environments for all.
3-6
Jana Morgan Herman
Jana has almost thirty years of experience in Montessori as a teacher, teacher educator and school director. She is also a national and international presenter and keynote speaker, parent educator, coach, and consultant.
6-12
Letty Rising
Letty holds an AMI diploma for ages 6-12. She has served as Montessori teacher, education coordinator, and head of school with several different Montessori communities and currently consults for schools around the globe.
Adolescents
Kyle Herman
Kyle Herman is a Montessori Guide and teacher Coach at Community Montessori Public Charter School in Southern Indiana. He has presented nationally and internationally on Montessori education and Big History.
Bonus Library
When you get the ebook, you will also gain access to the bonus library of downloadable activities that are easy to set up, developmentally appropriate, and suitable for home! Look for the link inside the book!
Create a daily rhythm
Preschool Skills
Pre-Literacy Skills
Simple Science
Join the Conversation
Connect with other parents and get some informal support from the book contributors and other certified Montessori guides in our Facebook communities.
Free Parent Support Group
Ages 0-3
Free Parent Support Group
Ages 3-6
Free Parent Support Group
Ages 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I tell others about this book on my page/email etc?
A: Yes! Please spread the word so that anyone who wants it can get it while it is free! This is the best link to share: https://www.trilliummontessori.org/survival-guide/
Q: Can I get this book as a PDF/other format?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Do I need a Kindle to read this?
A: No. It will work on any e-reader, and you can even download the free Kindle app to your device. No need to buy a Kindle!
Q: Is this available in my country?
A: We are just waiting for Amazon to roll it out in all its markets. We didn't realize it wasn't available in all the regional Amazon sites immediately. It should show up globally within the next day or so... fingers crossed!
Q: Can I help you translate this book into another language?
A: We will begin exploring translations after we have completed our final round of edits. Thank you for your interest!
Need Personalized Support?
Many of our contributors are available for consulting if you need more specific guidance.
They can help with:
homeschool setup and support
parenting support
managing siblings of multiple ages
teacher support
school administration support
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