EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION LINKS
The Montessori Kindergarten Year
Childcare Options Resource and Referral - serving Delta, Surrey, White Rock, BC
BC Childcare Map - find childcare in your city or area
Gordon Neufeld, child psychologist
Deborah MacNamara, child psychologist
The Wishing Star: Lapointe Developmental Clinic
Aha! Parenting – Dr. Laura Markham – Parenting Resources
Fresh Air Learning – North Vancouver Forest School
Wilder Child Blog – Joyful and Creative Play in Nature!
Hazelmere Pumpkin Patch – “Farm Day” Location
Tuck Sleep Resource – How Much Sleep Do Children Need?
RECOMMENDED STORES FOR FOREST ELEMENT GEAR
Mountain Equipment Co-op (Langley)
Mountain Warehouse Outlet (Richmond)
Buckets of Fun (South Surrey) - for Tuffo Muddy Buddy or Kamik Boots
The Shoe Company (South Surrey) - for Bogs Boots
TJ’s The Kiddies Store (Surrey) – Rain Gear
Puddleducks (online) – 10% off discount code: “seeds”; discount on shipping as well if you order when we do a Group Buy
Mabels Labels (online) - Select Precious Seeds Montessori House. All funds received go towards The Virtues Project International Development Fund.
“FOOD FOR THOUGHT” LINKS
Trevor Eissler “Montessori Madness!” – 321 Fastdraw, video clip
The Story of Stuff, video clip
Crossroads, A New World View, video clip
The Ripple Effect, video clip
COMMUNITY LINKS
Joani Mortenson, Itty Bitty Yoga & Therapy
BJ Alexander, Music on the Move & Music Lessons
Ms. Rosanna; Tutor in South Surrey area; English, French, all subjects; email rosanna.mastromonaco@gmail.com
Global Montessori Elementary School
Boundary Bay Montessori Elementary School
Family Tree Financial - Family Financial Planning Services
Kids in Nature Outdoor Program (KIN)
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
The Family Virtues Guide: Simple Ways to Bring Out the Best in Our Children and Ourselves
Born for Love Born For Love: Why Empathy Is Essential–and Endangered
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
PARENTING ARTICLES
Preparing Your Child for the New School Year
Mom’s 12 Step Program to Managing Your Own Separation Anxiety