Powerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom: Aligning Reading Research and Practice

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Susan Zoll Natasha Feinberg

Powerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom

Aligning Reading Research and Practice

Susan Zoll, Natasha Feinberg, Laura Saylor , Daniel Willingham

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Teachers' College Press
27 January 2023

Literacy; Literacy strategies; Pre-school & kindergarten

Teaching reading successfully requires deep knowledge of the reading process and development, as well as the implementation of impactful reading instruction and differentiation. This book aligns Montessori didactic materials and pedagogy, developed over a century ago, with current research on reading development. Readers will gain a solid overview of the Montessori philosophy and method, specifically those related to reading and language development, enabling them to support their practice in today's educational context while inspiring the wider field of education. The authors explain how the Montessori approach is inherently aligned with the Science of Reading in that they are both scientifically based and contain methods that follow a logical, systematic, and explicit progression of teaching and learning. Montessori education supports instructional differentiation that is cognizant of children's need for independence and highly mindful of literacy and language development. This book provides valuable contributions to all educators implementing Science of Reading and Structured Literacy in their practice, and is a must-have for Montessori teachers (preschool to grade 3) and those that prepare, coach, and supervise them.

Book Features:

Aligns the Montessori curriculum to reading research, currently known as the Science of Reading. Explains how the Montessori curriculum builds reading skills, background knowledge, and vocabulary across disciplines. Shows educators how to balance state requirements and standards with maintaining a pedagogy aligned with Montessori principles. Provides descriptions of teaching materials, classroom examples, and images. Demonstrates how to use Montessori methods to support multiculturalism and differentiation to meet the needs of diverse students. Includes suggested progressions of development, such as phonological awareness, that extend lessons using the Moveable Alphabet. Explores multisensory approaches to language and literacy instruction.

By: Susan Zoll, Natasha Feinberg, Laura Saylor
Foreword by: Daniel Willingham, Trisha Thompson-Willingham
Imprint: Teachers' College Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9780807768389
ISBN 10: 0807768383
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 27 January 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Susan Zoll is an associate professor and co-coordinator of the early childhood education program at Rhode Island College. Natasha Feinberg is an assistant professor in the Elementary Education Department at Rhode Island College. Laura Saylor is dean of the School of Education at Mount St. Joseph University.

Reviews for Powerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom: Aligning Reading Research and Practice

"""This book is clearly written and well-supported by concrete examples of materials and implementation strategies that are directly aligned with current research findings. It is especially useful for teachers in Montessori settings. However, the ideas are universal and could easily find effective implementation in traditional classrooms should the appropriate materials be available."" --Teachers College Record"