Parent Resources
Information, articles and resources for parents and family members
Note: Montessori Medical Partnership for Inclusion does not officially endorse or represent any of these resources. We are providing this list of free and low-cost resources and apps as a service to our members and visitors. If you have anything you think we should include, please email barbara@Montessori4Inclusion.org
Sunshine Behavioral Health Resource Guide: Anxiety and Addiction
Catherine Massie, Barbara Luborsky, and Michelle Lane-Barmapov discuss strategies for supporting focus and attention.
Catherine Massie and Barbara Luborsky discuss strategies for supporting children who struggle with learning to write and read.
ADHD and Learning During COVID-19
… children with ADHD have frequent and severe symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. They also struggle with “executive function skills”–organizing which tasks to start first, managing their time, finishing a task, and keeping track of tools for the task.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests ways to help support students with ADHD and their families during this stressful time.
FREE Download: Sensory Tips for Parents Teaching Their Children at Home
This book is an introduction to the use of sensory strategies to help children stay focused at home for schoolwork. Each child is different and each child can be feeling differently at different times of the day. The only way to figure out what helps your child is to try things and carefully observe the results. These strategies can help your child focus throughout the day. Engage your child in one of these activities, or some other active play activity she likes several times each day. Feel free to share this book with anyone else you think might enjoy it.
Parent Resources- From Age of Montessori
Infant Toddler Activities
3-6 year old activities
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From Edutopia
Why Learning at Home Should be More Self-Directed-and Less Structured
From Fun and Function
Creating an Obstacle Course in Your Home
This post is a helpful guide to creating obstacle courses in the home using materials that you have on hand.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Mental Health Dring COVID-19: Signs Your Teen Might Need More Support
The stress, fear and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic can wear anyone down, but teens may have an especially tough time coping emotionally. Feeling depressed, hopeless, ancious, or angry during the COVID-19 pandemic may be signs they need more support…
From ADDitude
Pandemic Anxiety and the ADHD Brain
Where Worry Takes Root
This article reports on results of a survey by the site ADDitude, when they surveyed their members about their levels of anxiety and other social emotional challenges in these pandemic times.
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Excellent Resource List from Decoding Dyslexia Calfornia
Free Online Educational Resources from Khan Academy Kids
Fun opportunities for independent learning and discovery, individualized educational programing for children ages two to six.
KidLit TV
See and hear children’s literature read outloud, access a free e-book library of children’s books and learn about fun projects that incorporate language learning-all at home online!
From the Tending Lambs Podcast
Gentle Parenting and Special Needs
Montessorian and behavior specialist, Michelle Lane-Barmapov, joins this podcast as a special guest, discussing how to successfully address some of the most challenging aspects of parenting a child with special needs.
The ADHD Soul-Shine Kit: Build Your Child's Self Esteem
Low self esteem is a common problem among children with ADHD who are corrected, punished, and teased on a daily basis. This five-step plan for parents helps to build confidence and self esteem by exposing your child’s natural telents, creating strong emotional connections, and rewarding effort.
Mystery Doug
Perfect for at-home learning breaks, Mysery Doug provides short videos that inspire your children to ask questions.
ReadWorks Literacy Resource for Parents
ReadWorks is a great source of materials and lessons for remote learning. As part of their nonprofit mission, ReadWorks platform and materials are completely free.
Vocabulary Spelling City is free right now
This app helps children learn spelling with short daily practice sessions
From How We Montessori
My Children Need Speech Therapy!
Getting an early assessment is important. …. it means you know up front what the issue is and how to help your child and your child can get the best treatment as early as possible. There are many speech issues that get worse as the child ages, … will not ‘fix themselves’, children won’t always ‘grow out of it’ and it can negatively impact on your child’s social experiences and learning opportunities.
FREE Book for Children to Increase Understanding of COVID-19
From the Montessori Institute of San Diego Training Center
FREE DOWNLOADABLE LANGUAGE RESOURCE
13 Simple Ways That Any Adult Can Support the Language Development of Young Children
FROM DECODING DYSLEXIA MD
Remote Learning Resources with a Focus on Dyslexia
New Strategies in Special Education for Children Learning at Home
In special education, teachers say that schedules, sensory supports, and close collaboration with families can help smooth the transition to remote learning during coronavirus.
Reading Rockets- Literacy Apps
Apps are fun and motivating for kids! Let Reading Rockets help you find the very best educational apps that provide practice with essential skills in print awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. We’ve also included apps for children with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder that support organization and goal-setting, language and communication, and emotional regulation.
Super Online Activities and Resources
These links have a remarkable selection of activities and learning resources – all free and at your fingertips online!
COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities
COVID-19 Information in Clear Language
This document answers important questions in direct language with pictures. Includes information on what COVID-19 is, how it is transmitted, how to minimize changes of contracting the disease, what are the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you feel sick, and how to plan for possible quarantine.
Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades
¿Que es COVID–19? ¿Cómo puedes conseguirlo? ¿Qué pasa si lo tiene? ¿Si estoy enfermo, cuando debo de hablar a un médico? ¿Quétan enfermo se pone uno?
Y mucho más en un lenguaje claro y sencillo.
Legal FAQs on Coronavirus, School Closings, and Special Education
Working with Lindsay Jones of our partner, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, we created this FAQ to answer common legal questions you may have about and other education issues.
Helping Children Navigate Difficult Times
In her latest Blog post, Mary Lou Cobb offers guidance on empowering our children to learn ways to protect themselves and understand the current situation in age-appropriate ways.
From the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This resource will help you think about how an infectious disease outbreak might affect your family—both physically and emotionally—and what you can do to help your family cope.
From Literacy How
Helpful Resources for Home Teaching, Learning. and Fun
Literacy apps that help kids develop essential reading skills in fun ways. Apps for kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder are included.
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