HappyGrace Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) Ds7, 1st grade, is ready for "more" somehow, and I think doing some Montessori type activities with him would be a good fit-it does advanced topics in a fun way, and an independent learner type of way-this all would really work for his needs and learning style right now, I think. I have one (very brief) book that has cool stuff for older kids (1-3 grade) like put a yellow moon tag over all the nouns, a purple circle over the adjectives, etc. And fun phonogram games, etc. Most of the other stuff out there that I see is Montessori for preschoolers. Weird to ask this on a classical forum, I know, but I think Montessori can be pretty rigorous, but it presents it in a way that a younger child can grasp advanced topics. I'm surprised more of us "classical homeschoolers" don't use some of their methods! :) Edited April 29, 2010 by HappyGrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Look at Oak Meadow. www.oakmeadow.com. This is very similar to Montessori. Also, check out the Om Social group here. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/group.php?groupid=114 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotional Soul Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Check if your library has this book: Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I use Montessori methods in our homeschool, but mostly sensory and math, as well as geography. I used the following resources to figure out what to do: Montessori Makers yahoo group Teaching Montessori in the Home books by Elizabeth G. Hainstock There are other resources out there, but I think these were the most helpful to a homeschool mom, as opposed to a Montessori school teacher or parent. It is also helpful to look through Montessori materials catalogs (like Michael Olaf) and even to visit a local school. That helps you to know what the materials should look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 This is one of my favorite Montessori blogs: http://lapazfarm.homeschooljournal.net/ And for Charlote Mason-y blogs (because IMHO I think they are similar enough): http://harmonyartmom.blogspot.com/ http://jimmiescollage.com/ And I found some really great suggestions in this book at our library: http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Montessori-Home-II-Creative/dp/0929487109/ref=pd_sim_b_30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I do some Montessori and have a blog. If you click on the Montessori button on my blog you will get the bulk of the posts. I also have links to where to find great resources to make your own materials and to free albums online.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Look at Oak Meadow. www.oakmeadow.com. This is very similar to Montessori. Also, check out the Om Social group here. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/group.php?groupid=114 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 Wow-great leads-thanks! I was up for two hours last night googling and there is not a lot about doing this at home. I have and love the Spietz book for 6-9 yr olds-it is the one I referenced in my original post-may buy the older one used. Library had the Hainstock book (yay-looks great!) and I joined the yahoo group. Will check out all the others-thank you so much-this is just exactly what I needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Try this site http://www.montessorimaterials.org/ http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html http://www.montessorihomeschool.com/materialsfree.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Look at Oak Meadow. www.oakmeadow.com. This is very similar to Montessori. Also, check out the Om Social group here. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/group.php?groupid=114 :iagree::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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