Comments on: Finally! Books that Bridge the Gap http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/finally/ Family Life in the ebb and flow of feast days and ordinary time of the Liturgical Year. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:04:47 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sarah http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/finally/#comment-558 Sarah Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:34:36 +0000 http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/?p=241#comment-558 Thank you for these resources! My little guy is only 15 months old now, but he already shows such a penchant for learning! He loves puzzles and will choose a book over a toy 9 times out of 10. I just have to remind myself and pray for the grace to patiently read that same book, "girl. Boy. Shirt. Car. Cat." or "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" twenty seven times a day and be happy he wants to do that rather than stare mutely at Sesame Street or happily sit quietly and play with, something else . . . I've been considering preschools (where I live, it's super competitive and I almost feel a pressure to choose one early and get on the waiting list) and have felt a pull toward Montessori, which is crazy expensive for a three year old, but read Elizabeth's blog daily and can't imagine sending my little one to school five days a week, several hours a day at such a young age. . . Your post really states what I've been feeling. Learning at an early age should be in the home. I like Montessori, but also want to delve further than counting rods and tracing sand paper letters into picture books and ideas and outside activites and LIFE. . . I have that book on my amazon.com wishlist now! Thank you! Best, Sarah Thank you for these resources! My little guy is only 15 months old now, but he already shows such a penchant for learning! He loves puzzles and will choose a book over a toy 9 times out of 10. I just have to remind myself and pray for the grace to patiently read that same book, “girl. Boy. Shirt. Car. Cat.” or “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” twenty seven times a day and be happy he wants to do that rather than stare mutely at Sesame Street or happily sit quietly and play with, something else . . . I’ve been considering preschools (where I live, it’s super competitive and I almost feel a pressure to choose one early and get on the waiting list) and have felt a pull toward Montessori, which is crazy expensive for a three year old, but read Elizabeth’s blog daily and can’t imagine sending my little one to school five days a week, several hours a day at such a young age. . .

Your post really states what I’ve been feeling. Learning at an early age should be in the home. I like Montessori, but also want to delve further than counting rods and tracing sand paper letters into picture books and ideas and outside activites and LIFE. . . I have that book on my amazon.com wishlist now! Thank you!

Best,
Sarah

]]> By: Meredith http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/finally/#comment-557 Meredith Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:21:27 +0000 http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/?p=241#comment-557 I have been a big Barbara Curtis fan myself for quite a while, she really has a nice way of putting things! Great review :) I have been a big Barbara Curtis fan myself for quite a while, she really has a nice way of putting things! Great review :)

]]> By: Marilyn http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/finally/#comment-556 Marilyn Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:08:40 +0000 http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/?p=241#comment-556 Wonderful post Jenn - of course I had to go check out those books and order them - I will let you know what I think! Wonderful post Jenn – of course I had to go check out those books and order them – I will let you know what I think!

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