Literacy in the Early Years, an interview with Montessori Director Sarah Breckenridge

What's in this episode?

· What is the Montessori Method?

· A Montessori approach to literacy in the early years

· How to ensure that we use rich language with children

· How to display and organise books

· How we can talk with, read with and raise children respectfully

Books and humans mentioned:

· Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old and Wise (2019) By Katherine Rundell

· Martin Amis (author)

· John Locke (philosopher)

· John Newberry (children's book publisher)

· Beatrix Potter (author, illustrator, natural scientist)

· Julia Donaldson (author)

· Oh Kipper (1992) By Janet and Andrew McLean

· Something Wonderful (2016) By Raewyn Caisley, illustrated by Karen Blair