Empowering Parents: Montessori Home Education & Teaching Kids to Read Join us for an insightful discussion on Montessori home education led by a certified Montessori educator and passionate parent.
In this episode, you’ll discover practical strategies for teaching your children how to read using a combination of Montessori methods and personal experiences. Our speaker shares her journey, including how she became a Montessori educator for zero to six-year-olds, inspired by her own children’s learning.
Learn the three crucial steps to help your child start reading:
- Learning letter sounds
- Practicing and recalling those sounds
- Blending them to form words.
Along the way, you’ll also get valuable tips on maintaining your child’s confidence, using multimedia approaches, and making learning a part of daily routines. Perfect for parents looking to start or enhance their home education journey!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Home Education
00:18 Personal Background and Montessori Journey
01:25 Starting the Conversation: Essential Questions
01:57 Teaching Children to Read: The Montessori Approach
03:10 Step 1: Learning Letter Sounds
11:58 Step 2: Recalling and Practicing Sounds
16:50 Step 3: Blending Sounds for Reading
20:30 Creating a Language-Rich Environment
25:15 Bilingual Learning Strategies
28:06 Effective Language Teaching Techniques
28:51 Bilingualism and Multilingualism in Early Childhood
29:35 The Importance of Reading in Multiple Languages
31:23 Choosing the Right Books for Children
32:18 Learning to Read vs. Reading to Learn
34:33 Encouraging Self-Education and Prepared Environments
39:00 Fostering a Love for Reading
39:30 Categories and Characteristics of Montessori-Aligned Books
46:27 Practical Tips for Selecting Age-Appropriate Books
52:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
