Almost Montessori World Oceans

January 28, 2014 By: Trish Corlewcomment

As I think through all of the fabulous materials and works we use to teach our children using the Montessori method, one of our favorites has always been the maps. Maybe because I love puzzles myself or because it is a really concrete way to see where we are in the world, I personally have always loved these works. We do spend a lot of time teaching about the continents, but only just recently have I started seeing puzzles that don’t focus on the continent and only focus on the oceans. And these are not available in the US yet or they are really expensive. So I thought I would share how we taught this concept …. Almost Montessori World Oceans.

This World Map is not a traditional Montessori work, but has the same concepts as the foundation. We use tactile works to teach abstract concepts. This is a large fabric world map (56″x 33″) with reinforced grommets for hanging (we used it on the floor and hung it after we were finished with it), with labels. We used this in conjunction with the free study from Montessori Etc of the World Oceans using three-part cards.

Most of the time, world oceans are presented in conjunction with the study of Continents of the world. Below are various manuals and how they introduce this topic.

Here is a great article on the scope and sequence of geography by Montessori Primary Guide. It shows when to present what pieces, if you are following the traditional Montessori curriculum!

Here is Montessori Research and Development’s lesson the Continent Globe. They are using the Continent Globe to introduce the continents and world oceans.

Here is North American Montessori Center (NAMC)’s manual lesson section on Oceans.

Here is another Montessori Album that provides a free lesson on World Oceans. They are using World Map puzzles for this lesson.

I stumbled upon a fantastic strike the imagination work by Mama Papa Bubba Site. It is Frozen Ocean Animal Rescue. If my boys were younger, we would be doing this one for sure to strike their imagination. I would probably wait until spring/summer to do it!!

For older students, here is a presentation by a Montessori Middle school teacher, Victor Young. He presented Building an Ocean Legacy Through Ocean Literacy, at the International Montessori Conference in August 2013. You can see his slides and here his presentation here.

Books that would be great to help strike your children’s imagination about the Ocean.

An InLinkz Link-up

I hope this presentation was a blessing to you and your homeschool!

Almost Montessori Movable Alphabet

January 20, 2014 By: Trish Corlewcomment

Today I am presenting another product that follows the Montessori foundation and pedagogy of teaching, but is not a traditional Montessori Work… I’m going to be calling this series “Almost Montessori” so be watching for these posts! This is another way to make Montessori more affordable to homeschoolers. Today’s items that is in the “Almost Montessori” category is: Almost Montessori Movable Alphabet.

These new magnetic letters are color coded as well, showing which letters are consonants and which are vowels. For some children, having the letters stay in place is a huge deal for them. Using these on a small magnetic white board would be a huge relief for them. For many of my friends, they have to homeschool on the go! Taking a traditional Montessori movable alphabet would be out of the question. The Educational Insights Magnetic Color Coded alphabet fits a great niche and are very cost effective at $9.99 and free shipping if you have a prime membership at Amazon. (If you don’t, you might want to consider it. If you click the picture below, you can try it for 30 days free!

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Purpose of the Movable Alphabet

– To help children with the analysis and exploration of language which is known to him and to reproduce words with graphic symbols.
– Preparation for writing and reading.

I have listed some free lessons below on how to present and use the Movable alphabet.

Montessori Mom does a great job of not only telling you how to present the lesson, but also of giving you three letter words to start with.

Montessori Primary Guide has a great lesson plan with exercises.

If you need a free Montesssori language album for ages 3-6 to understand the scope and sequence (when and where to present language materials), Montessori Teacher’s Collective has a great one.

If you are like me and want to SEE it, here is a video for you 🙂

This is the perfect time to pull out the Bob Books and other rhyming early reading books as well as introduce poetry. I have provided a collection of the ones we loved below with a few fun games thrown in:

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8 Must-Have Grammar Books

January 12, 2014 By: Trish Corlew2 Comments

As you all know, I don’t have girls, but I was the Chairman of the Board for our local Montessori School for several years and learned a lot from just being around all the Montessori teachers and consultants! One of the series the Montessori Consultant from Houston Montessori Center recommended was by Ruth Heller. It is FABULOUS! The pictures in the books are so bright and beautiful and the language so vivid that it really does spark an interest with the children. This series is fantastic for girls and boys, especially in the elementary years … but my boys, being a bit older, prefer a little bit more boyish series now. I will write an article about their favorite grammar books soon. In the meantime, let’s get to the 8 Must- Have Grammar Books for Girls!

Kites Sail High. A Book About Verbs by Ruth Heller.

Amazon: “Kindergarten-Grade 5 Heller gives beautiful treatment to verbs in singing verse with vibrant illustrations which fairly leap from the pages in double-page spreads. While verbs do not lend themselves easily to two-dimensional illustrations, and many of the concepts here are too advanced and abstract for the usual picture book age child, these illustrations and the design of the book have such appeal that even children to whom the words seem mostly gibberish will enjoy the rhythm and visual impact of the book. Older children will find it a painless and concise grammar lesson as well as a visual treat. Most of the verse flows smoothly, and the meanings are clear. This book should be a boon to language arts teachers in the upper elementary grades as well as fun for all children and adults who love to play with language!”

A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns by Ruth Heller.

Amazon: “In light verse and brightly colored pictures, Heller provides an introduction to a specialized part of speech, the collective noun. She lists and depicts more than 25, including such familiar terms as “batch of bread” and “bunch of bananas,” as well as more unusual phrases: “gam of whales,” “muster of peacocks” and “parcel of penguins.” The concept will stimulate the curiosity and imaginations of children with an ear for language. The illustrations, containing large, bold objects in simple yet striking compositions, ensure a visually inspiring exploration as well. Ages 4-8.”

Merry-Go-Round A Book About Nouns by Ruth Heller

Amazon: “Kindergarten-Grade 6– Nouns of all kinds are the subject of Heller’s latest in her series of books on parts of speech. Common, proper, abstract, concrete, compound, and collective nouns are all defined and shown by example in usually lilting verse. Singular, plural, and possessive forms of nouns are also thoroughly covered, and determiners are explained and demonstrated. The rhyme form is used with amazing skill but now and then seems forced as in, “Nouns are highly effective./ The last kind of NOUN is . . . COLLECTIVE.” How and why they work are not explained. Striking graphic design with large clear objects in bold colors overflowing each double-page spread make the book a visual treat. The use of bold type for all the nouns is particularly pleasing and will make for easy reading aloud. Heller’s language books challenge users’ creativity since the concepts are difficult for the picture-book format. Conversely, the verse and illustrations can delight very young children while older readers are sure to find the concise definitions clearer and certainly more entertaining than any grammar text.”

Many Luscious Lollipops A Book About Adjectives by Ruth Heller

Amazon: “To further a child’s grasp of the meaning and function of adjectives, this gorgeous picture book provides enrichment and depth of understanding. As in her other pictorial explorations of parts of speech, Kites Sail High (verbs) and A Cache of Jewels (collective nouns), Heller uses a rhymed text in juxtaposition with bold, brilliant, double-page spreads. These books are a visual and auditory feast, designed to make language discovery appealing and rewarding. Young readers will certainly enjoy–and benefit from–Heller’s elegant elucidations, and perhaps all should heed her parting advice: “Whenever you find yourself in doubt / be cautious and be wary. / It’s often very helpful / to consult your dictionary.” Ages 6-8.”

Behind the Mask A Book About Prepositions by Ruth Heller

Amazon: “Grades 2-4. this volume explores yet another part of speech: prepositions. It provides many examples of prepositions (printed in large, blue type) as well as some rules of usage. Large, colorful drawings illustrate the words imaginatively. While a child alone might find the text confusing, the many teachers who use the series will probably enjoy reading this book aloud to introduce or illustrate prepositions in their classrooms.” And another “Heller’s survey of prepositions provides early learners with basic grammar insights, using rhyming text and colorful illustrations to define prepositions and how they’re used. Parental intervention will assist in the process of a child’s understanding of the ideas; but the color and rhyme goes a long way towards solidifying a somewhat challenging concept.”

Fantastic! Wow! And Unreal! A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions by Ruth Heller

Amazon: “Grade 2-5. This title is a must-have for school media centers as it provides sheer enjoyment and stimulating instruction for both students and teachers. Learning about interjections and conjunctions is fun with this dazzlingly illustrated book from Ruth Heller’s World of Language series. The spare yet information-packed text is brought to life by eye-popping artwork. Colorful dragons, mysterious sea creatures, and rainbow-striped zebras leap from the pages. Simple yet clever, this inventive book will have readers saying “Yippee! Whoopee! And Hallelujah!” “Youngsters will delight in the rhyming text, which artistically weaves information through vibrant illustrations.”

Mine, All Mine A Book About Pronouns by Ruth Heller

Amazon: “Grade 1-6. Once again, Heller has taken a part of speech and made its function perfectly and entertainingly clear. This time it’s pronouns?personal, possessive, demonstrative, indefinite, reflexive, intensive, interrogative, and relative. From cover to cover, the stylishly drawn, brilliantly colored, double-paged illustrations grab readers and don’t let go. The exceptionally fluent, rhythmic text is printed in an unobtrusive font with pronouns highlighted in bright blue. Mine, All Mine is at its very best when read aloud. “Demonstrative pronouns make it clear. Those are far. These are near. They point out decisively. This is she and that is he.” While younger readers are an obvious audience, be sure to introduce this title and its counterparts to elementary-grade language-arts teachers and their students. Who would have thought pronouns could be such fun?”

Up, Up and Away A Book About Adverbs by Ruth Heller

Amazon: “Grade 2-4. Lively…The playfully rhymed text flows effortlessly as it discusses superlatives, irregular adverbs, and double negatives….Informative and fun.”– School Library Journal “Using expansive color drawings and catchy rhymes, Heller writes about words frequently and vividly and with an unmistakable flourish….A clever introduction. This eye-catching book explains its perplexing subject well and clearly, and more memorably than could any grammar textbook. Teachers and children will find the clever presentation informative and fun.”

I have been in a “simplifying, downsizing and purging” mode in our house and homeschool for the last six months, but these books are still here. That is my kitchen table in the picture above 🙂 And they will be here for a while longer… we still reference them regularly! I hope you enjoy these books as much as we have!

Thank you so much for being a part of our community! Until next time….

Almost Montessori Sentence Building

January 10, 2014 By: Trish Corlew4 Comments

I just love the way Montessori teaches children! It is such an amazing experience to watch a child have an aha moment! I’m addicted to them! I’m sure that is why teachers want to teach 🙂 When teaching abstract concepts to children, those aha moments can be elusive… but with Montessori’s principle of using concrete material to teach abstract ideas, you will see those “aha”s regularly! I’m going to be presenting items this year that follow the Montessori foundation and pedagogy of teaching, but are not traditional Montessori Works… I’m going to be calling this series “Almost Montessori” so be watching for these posts! This is another way to make Montessori more affordable to homeschoolers. So I will have two series this year. One is Montessori Made Affordable, where I’m going to present traditional Montessori works that I find that are on sale and then Almost Montessori that follows the principles but are not Montessori works. Today’s items that is in the “Almost Montessori” category is: Almost Montessori Sentence Building.

Sentence Buildings are so Montessori, yet not Montessori. Sentence Buildings Create sentence cities with 9 durable parts-of-speech buildings and over 300 double-sided cards. Parts of speech include: noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, conjunction, article, preposition, adverb, and punctuation. Use many or just a few buildings to differentiate instruction.

I love this! It is very similar to the Grammar Boxes but at a fraction of the price! Grammar Boxes are a set of eight grammar boxes in colors of the grammar symbols. These boxes are color coded with different parts of speech. These activities aid the child in analysis of grammar and development of interpretive reading.

So, you can see differences, yet the underlying principles are the same. To see how Montessori Grammar Boxes are presented, I found the following presentation from Island Video:

Here is a free language album to read how to give Grammar lessons.

While you are thinking about grammar, be sure to visit my article on 8 MUST Have Grammar Books. These were recommended to us at the Montessori School I was involved in prior to homeschooling. It is a FANTASTIC series!

I hope these will be a blessing to your homeschool! Please share and pin these articles if they are beneficial to help us get the word out about our blog and series!

My 2014 Homeschool Mom Goals

January 8, 2014 By: Trish Corlew5 Comments

So, it’s that time of year when we reflect on how our homeschool year is going. When we assess if we are on schedule, on target, and hitting our goals. For me, it is always somewhat humbling to see the areas that I am failing in. It’s a time for me to do some soul searching and really recommit to the mission… and to refine my efforts. It’s time for my 2014 Homeschool Mom Goals to be determined.

Focus on teaching HOW.

During a Facebook Party on our Hip Homeschool Moms’ page recently I had a conversation with one of our extremely insightful clients that had me rethinking how I homeschool. Five years in. I’m still refining and tweaking how we do this thing we call farmschooling. This list will reflect the insight I gleaned from Rebecca. She mentioned 75% of what our children learn they will forget. So, after pondering that thought… I’ve decided it is as important to teach them “the how” as it is “the what”. This generation is completely overwhelmed with information. We need to help them gather information but more importantly, determine if it is reliable and credible. How to parse the data, synthesize it, use it and then present it for their purposes. This does not mean we have thrown the curriculum out the window, it just means it has been put in its proper place.

Say Yes More.

Marcy from Ben and Me in her article for Hip Homeschool Moms wrote about resolutions for 2014 and this was one of hers. It really convicted me. I not only am a homeschooling mom, part owner of Hip Homeschool Moms, but I also have another small business Digerati Search that I have owned for 20 years. So, I’m a full-fledged WAHM and Homeschooling Mom of three active tween and teen boys. They know when to ask mom for something, when they are likely to get an easy “yes”. It’s when I’m distracted or extremely busy with one of the million things I have to do everyday … so maybe I already do say yes more than I realize. Maybe this one should read… be more cognizant of when and why I am saying yes. And be sure it is not to just keep them busy for a little while longer.

Focus on Making Homeschool Fun.

We have always had more of a hands-on approach to learning because of the Montessori school my boys attended before we started homeschooling. But I have to admit, sometimes, it is just so easy to not do the experiments because we I have so much going on. This is part of the balancing act that WAHMs deal with. I am so very blessed to have children who are (age appropriate) self-motivated. My oldest son, Chase, has been helping me tremendously in the science experiment area. He has already done most of the experiments that Gage and Blake are doing, so he is helping his brothers do them. Another aspect that I really need to commit to is taking more field trips. A good friend and a fellow member of Hip Homeschool Moms owns the Homeschool Roster, a field trip homeschooling group here in our area. We will be taking more trips with them and on our own this year!

Hackschooling is good.

If you are not familiar with this term, you have to watch this fantastic video of 13 year old Logan LaPlante at a Tedx conference.

Hackschooling: essentially means that education, like everything else, is open to being hacked or improved, not just by working within the current system, but by going outside the educational establishment to find better ways to accomplish the same goals. My sons love playing Roblox. I absolutely hate video games… but I am starting to soften on this one. NOT because the game is so educational, but because my boys are scripting with Lua to control these games. In Chase’s Bucket List he mentions what this language taught him. There are so many other opportunities to hackschool, especially in the technology arena. I just purchased a Lynda.com membership for this very purpose. My boys used it for learning about photography last year. So I know they will use it and will love it!

Stop Hoarding Curriculum.

Hi, My name is Trish and I’m a curriculum hoarder. Yes, it’s true. I love curriculum. I think this is something all homeschool moms struggle with sooner or later! Recently I sold all my Apologia books that the boys had completed and I literally cried when they sold. I have so much curriculum (and especially non-fiction research books) that my children will never have the opportunity to get to much less be able to find a specific book. The books we have are on shelves where all the books are similar in topic, but they are still hard to navigate and find what you are looking for. A personal goal I have that is seeping into my homeschool is to organize and simplify our lives. That will mean some homeschool material just has to go too.

Focus, Focus, Focus.

This is the area of my life I struggle with the most. I don’t necessarily think I’m ADD (although I may be), I have a really hard time slicing and dicing my day. I am usually 100% focused on the task at hand and I simply can’t focus on anything else at the same time (or I do none of it well). I hear so much about multitasking and have read the research on how this is just not good for us. I wrote a post about it several months ago. So, if I can only focus on one thing at a time, I need to allocate specific times of day when I am giving that 100% focus to our homeschool.

That’s it… I could probably write 75 more , and I’m sure you can relate. Most homeschool moms have high expectations for themselves as well as their children!

If this post inspired you, please share it, pin it, etc. It will help our little blog and Middle / High School Linkup!! Thank you for being a part of our community!

This post is linked to our first ever Teen and Mom Middle School Linkup!

Montessori Made Affordable Division Material

January 7, 2014 By: Trish Corlewcomment

Hey Montessorians! Today I found another lower elementary work you. It is Montessori Made Affordable Division Material.

Montessori Division Materials

The Division Finger Charts are used to:

Learn the division facts.
Gradually transfer from concrete to abstract representation of division.
Learn more about remainders.
Develop concentration and independence.
Develop a sense of accuracy.
preparation for finding the Highest Common Factor and the Lowest Common Multiple.

I found this work at KidAdvance for 57% off! I checked on Amazon, because KidAdvance sells there as well to see if the item was cheaper and it was actually more expensive.

I am not a “deal blogger”. I am a Montessori homeschooling mom that has seen the fruit of a Montessori foundation and am just trying to help homeschoolers implement Montessori concepts economically. But I also provide links to the lessons so you can see how to use the deals I’m finding. Below are lessons and video from a few resources to help you understand when and how to use these Division materials.

Montessori Math Album with age, aims and prerequisites.

Presentation from Montessori Album. Shu-Chen Albums… so of the best free albums on the internet.

Moteaco.com Math Albums with Extensions. An Excellent resource!

Video of the Presentation from Montessori Live.

I hope these posts are a blessing to you and your homeschool. If they are, please share and help us get the word out about our blog, our homeschool and our Montessori Made Affordable series. Also be sure to look around our blog some. I am a Montessori homeschooler that is now using the Montessori philosophy to teach my middle and high school students. They are blogging on this site as part of their creative writing curriculum. Actually, this entire blog itself is a part of their education. You can read the details here.

I sincerely hope you will join us for our farmschooling adventures and be a part of our community.

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Middle and High School LinkUp #1

January 5, 2014 By: Trish Corlew6 Comments

Welcome to the first Middle and High School Link Up! We are so excited to start this linkup for our children to have a creative writing outlet and for us moms to have a place to share middle school and high school homeschool articles we write. You can link up at any of the following co-host’s sites:

DaLynn at Holy Splendor

Jennifer at Royal Little Lambs

Laura at Day by Day in Our World

Trish at Live and Learn Farm

Vicki at 7 Sisters Homeschool

Wendy at Homeschooling Blessings

Middle and High School Linkup for Students and Moms!

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And Now it’s Time for the Link Up!

The theme for this week’s linkup is “Your 2014 Bucket List”. You can linkup anytime before Friday evening this week.

Montessori Made Affordable Sandpaper Letters

January 1, 2014 By: Trish Corlew3 Comments

I think it will get really hard to find items the way I have this series named. So, I think I am going to use a different naming convention for this series from here on out. I will still use “Montessori Made Affordable” in the beginning of the title, but put the item I’m discussing at the end. So, for example, today’s post is Montessori Made Affordable Sandpaper Letters.

As we discussed when I first started this series, one of the missions for Live and Learn Farm is to help homeschoolers implement Montessori economically. This means sometimes I will suggest non-traditional works and materials. If you are a Montessori purist, this series probably will give you lots of heartburn… so consider yourself forewarned 🙂 For the rest of us that love Montessori but don’t have the big budget, today’s item is for you!

The whole point of teaching the alphabet using sandpaper letters is to provide a tactile experience with the materials. Tactile learning or Kinesthetic learning is a style in which learning takes place by the student carrying out a physical activity… “do-ers”. Not all children are tactile learners, but the point is … Maria Montessori was using various learning styles to reach her students. For my family, tactile learning has been better than any other way of teaching for helping my boys grasp abstract concepts.

These letters are not exactly the traditional sandpaper letter materials, but they perform the exact same function and purpose of providing our children with a physical experience in learning the letters for a whole lot less!! This set includes both sets of lowercase and uppercase sandpaper-textured letter cards. And I doubt this set would withstand a classroom of fingers using the material… but for me (with three boys), we were able to purchase items such as this for our homeschool that would not hold up to a classroom of students, but were perfect for my three children to use.

I am also providing free lessons on the presentation of this material and different extensions that can be used with it.

NAMC Early Childhood Manual Presentation for Sandpaper Letters

An AMI Montessori Video of the Presentation for Sandpaper Letters.

Finally, a lesson with detailed language of how to introduce Sandpaper Letters from The Learning Ark

I hope these posts are a blessing to you and your homeschool. If they are, please share and help us get the word out about our blog, our homeschool and our Montessori Made Affordable series.

Until next time, I’ll leave you with a fantastic Maria Montessori quote….

Montessori Made Affordable December 31st

December 31, 2013 By: Trish Corlew1 Comment

For today’s post of Montessori Made Affordable December 31st edition, I went in search of Montessori deals and found another great one! I honestly really enjoy going out searching for deals for you guys. In the process of doing this search, I am going to stumble upon lots of free items to add to our ever-growing Free Montessori Materials list. So, I’ll be updating it more frequently as well!

Yesterday, I featured a Parts of the Turtle puzzle from Alison’s Montessori. It sold out before mid afternoon. So, if you are interested in the deals I post, you probably need to consider them a short-lived deal! These really great deals will not last long once pointed out! With that thought… here is today’s deal. It is for elementary students and is from Montessori Outlet this time. If you are not familiar with Montessori Outlet, it has a great reputation in the Montessori Materials market. Today’s deal is a WHOPPING 85% off!!!

This is called a Multiplication Snake Game. This material is usually introduced to the lower elementary student well into their multiplication study.

I have added a couple free resources below to help you learn how to present this material.

Montessori Teacher’s Collective Math Manual for 6-9 (Lower Elementary)
Mary’s Montessori Journey which gives detailed pictures and explanations on the presentation.

I hope these posts are a blessing to you and your homeschool. If they are, please share and help us get the word out about our blog, our homeschool and our Montessori Made Affordable series.

Until next time….

Montessori Made Affordable December 30th

December 30, 2013 By: Trish Corlewcomment

As I scoured the internet today looking for a great deal for the Montessori Made Affordable 12.30.13 edition, it really dawned on my how much I love Montessori materials. My children have grown to the point of being abstract thinkers so we don’t have as many concrete materials left in our homeschool…. but I just love them. So much so, I actually wrote an article about my Montessori Love Affair 🙂

Anyway, I found a couple deals but don’t want to start adding too much so I’m focusing on one. Today’s deal is from Alison’s Montessori also. I’ve already mentioned how much of my own materials were from Alison’s and how impressed I’ve always been with their customer service, so I won’t go into great detail about their reputation… I’ll just get to the deal!

I love Zoology! My boys love zoology! We had every single puzzle (both botany and zoology) and every set of nomenclature cards to match! So, when I find good deals on the puzzles, you will always hear about them! Today’s deal is Parts of a Turtle Puzzle and it is 66% off!!

I always partnered three-part cards with my puzzles. You can print these cards from Montessori Services. There are some free ones from Montessori Materials too.

There are a ton of resources for turtles that will compliment this puzzle and function as strike the imagination morsels… here are a few I found:

Lesson Plans: http://www.wpsu.org/edservices/iwonder/turtlelessonplan.html

Unit study: http://www.pinterest.com/happybrownhouse/turtle-unit-study/ and http://www.pinterest.com/rbohnert/turtle-animal-study/

My favorite Strike the Imagination books on Turtles:

I’ll Follow the Moon. I love having the strike the imagination books in hardback books, but if that is not in your budget, this one is free for Kindle. You don’t have to have a kindle to read it either. You can download kindle software for your PC. Google it.

Minn of the Mississippi. This is one of our favorite books ever!

Until our next post on Montessori Made Affordable, I’ll leave you with a Montessori quote about …

“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.” ~Maria Montessori

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Kites Sail High. A Book About Verbs by Ruth Heller.

A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns by Ruth Heller.

Merry-Go-Round A Book About Nouns by Ruth Heller

Many Luscious Lollipops A Book About Adjectives by Ruth Heller

Behind the Mask A Book About Prepositions by Ruth Heller

Fantastic! Wow! And Unreal! A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions by Ruth Heller

Mine, All Mine A Book About Pronouns by Ruth Heller

Up, Up and Away A Book About Adverbs by Ruth Heller

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Almost Montessori Sentence Building

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Stop Hoarding Curriculum.

Focus, Focus, Focus.

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