What is your favorite 'going to school' book for your kids?
Our son will be 4 months shy of 4 years old when he stars Montessori school in the fall. His younger brother is deaf and will be starting 'school' in April at 18 months. We're trying to prepare both of them for this change in their schedule/lifestyle, and since they are both big readers thought a 'preparatory' book would be the best way to help them anticipate what will be going on.
Additionally, I wouldn't be sending them the preschool at all, but with our younger son needing the additional assistance we're in this position. Any advice for this nervous mom would be welcome!!! As always, many thanks for your kind, thoughtful, and loving support!
mattfromasia2010-02-22T08:49:31Z
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First, let me start off with a few books that might help. These area all on amazon.com's Montessori book page. This book: http://astore.amazon.com/monteblog-20/detail/0939195046 is a wonderful book about the Montessori classroom. It has drawings done by children in the Montessori classroom and is a great introduction to the student to the classroom. As your child goes to school, he will likely enjoy seeing all the materials that are in that book.
There are many students who have trouble separating at drop off. This book has helped many parents with that issue: http://astore.amazon.com/monteblog-20/detail/1933718005
It is a book about a raccoon who has trouble going to school and is afraid he would miss his mom. His mom comes up with a creative solution that many of my parents have tried as well with a lot of success.
Finally, you might find some good books on this list. I am not familiar with most of them but you might want to read a few of the customer reviews and see how they are:
As far as your nerves are concerned, be sure to visit the school and make sure you trust the school. Schedule an observation and observe the children in action.
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