The sixth episode of the “Montessori for Parents Podcast” covers the early childhood cultural curriculum. We now have given an overview of all five of the early childhood curriculum areas. In future episodes, we will go into more detail about each one. In the next three episodes, we will cover the infant-toddler [...]

Anna Perry from the Seton Montessori Institute describes how the early childhood Montessori language curriculum uses a phonetic approach combined with hands on materials that help children learn the mechanics of writing. Moveable alphabets allow children to practice writing. The best way to subscribe to the podcasts is through the iTunes music store. [...]

The two major vendors of Montessori Videos and DVDs other than Educational Video are NAMTA and The Montessori Foundation.

Montessori for Parents Podcast Episode 4

http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/2199.php
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine posted a nice review of our set of demonstration DVDs. The last paragraph criticizes the $59 per DVD price tag for homeschoolers. We are dropping the price to $39 in response. Hopefully the large number of homeschoolers will make up for the drop in price.

There are now four YouTube clips featuring Celma Perry reflecting on the Montessori early childhood environment from her perspective of over 40 years as a Montessorian.
Two new ones are on the academic environment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uqkpXTNY8M
and an anectdote about the study of art in early childhood Montessori:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uqkpXTNY8M

To see this video go to http://tinyurl.com/y9ad865 or search on Celma Perry in YouTube. Celma Perry is the founder of The Seton Montessori School and The Seton Montessori Institute in Chicago.

Free Sensorial Curricum Montessori video available online

New Montessori Foundation Video spot

New Infant-Toddler Montessori DVD available.