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Tag: Literacy

Montessori-Inspired At-Home Activities for momstown’s ‘Under The Sea’ Theme

April 10, 2015momstownFamily Life, Parenting, Preschooler, School Life, ToddlersNo commentsCurriculum, Editorial, Family, kids programs, Literacy, moms, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler

As a Montessori teacher, I have a passion for hands-on learning, and believe that every child benefits from Montessori-based activities which focus on learning through the senses. So, the reason for this article is to give moms an opportunity to learn about, and to do some Montessori-inspired activities at home with their preschoolers. The momstown theme for the month of May is ‘Under the Sea’. So, have fun with these sea-markable, themed, do-it-yourself activities – Montessori style!

Lana Kelly
Editor, momstown Belleville

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Why Does My Child Not Like Reading? Strategies for Resistant Readers

December 14, 2014momstownParenting, PreschoolerNo commentsBook Club, Editorial, Literacy, Literacy, Mama Book Club, Preschool, Scholastic

As parents, we are well aware of the benefits of reading. We remember our love for reading, and, it only makes sense that we want our children to share a love of books too. While a good many children do become excited and engaged in reading (especially in the primary grades), some are resistant, and, not to mention, truly disinterested. While a child may not show a natural interest in reading, this does not mean that he cannot become a skilled and even enthusiastic reader. There are a number of things that parents and teachers can do to help engage reluctant readers.

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