September 25, 2008

I'm Giving Away a Book!!!

I have an extra copy of this extraordinary book!!! And it's your good fortune! I feel like giving something away.

Mommy, Teach Me! by Barbara Curtis is a wonderful book that offers some really practical guidelines for using Montessori in the home with the younger set. Barbara is a trained Montessori teacher and a mother of 12 - so she knows more than a little something about homeschooling, Montessori style.

What I found so refreshing about this book is Barbara's way of embracing the beauty of a child learning at home while incorporating Maria Montessori's philosophies of teaching a child and their sensitive periods of learning. The blending of the two is exactly what I'm doing at home. She offers some very specific and practical ideas so you're not left with that "now what?" feeling after reading the book. It's all in there! And the ideas are accessible - there are no $120 relief maps to order. Her suggestions for materials are easy to gather.

If you are attempting to bring Montessori into the home, this book is a must have!

The copy I'm offering is signed. It was given to me by Mrs. Curtis, and I want to give the extra copy away...and I know there are a few of you out there that would love a free book!

If you want to enter your name in this drawing - leave a comment on my blog or email me. We'll put all the names in a hat next Thursday on the Feast of the Guardian Angels and the kids will draw a name and we'll make the announcement here on Friday! How fun! I love giving things away!

57 notes:

Love2Learn Mom said...

Sounds delightful - please include me!

Anonymous said...

How amazingly sweet of you! I have gathered so much wisdom from you here and especially at 4Real. Thank you for all you share with us. I would also like to be included in the drawing.

Michelle

Joannof10 said...

This book look like it is right up our alley... please include me in the give away.

Celeste said...

This sounds wonderful, Jennifer--count me in!

Tina said...

Sounds like a really good book that would come in handy right about now. Please include me in the drawing! Thank you!

Jen L. said...

I would love to be entered. Thanks for your generosity!

KC said...

Count me in too!!

Fantastic4 said...

I've been thinking of starting my montessori homeschool with my 2 toddler children. I've been gathering information and reading posts in 4RealForums. I would be delighted to have a copy of Barbara's book. Thank you for your generosity.

Anonymous said...

Please enter me!

Caroline

Sarah M said...

I would just love to get my hands on this book! Please enter me!

Steph said...

This book sounds like a must-read... count me in!

Anonymous said...

Please count me in!!!!! Thank you for being so generous!

Tammy (met you at Kristen Vogels homeschool picnic last year :)

Mary Vitamin (Helen) said...

Thanks Jennifer -- count me in!!
I would love to learn more about Montessori methods in the home.

Bethany said...

Thanks so much! I checked this book out at the library and thought it looked like one I should buy.

Vivian said...

Jennifer this is such a nice treat! Count me in!

Alison

M. T. said...

me too, Jennifer! i love getting new books to read. :)

By the way, since I am posting I just wanted to say that I really love reading your blog and all the beautifully wise words of yours on 4real. God bless!

Marilyn said...

Hey Jen - I could not resist. This book is AWESOME - I have had it out of the library forever. Have you met Barbara Curtis?

Jill said...

Oh Jennifer, How sweet! I would love to be included!

Dawn said...

Oh, include me please. I've been wanting to get that book. I would love to learn more about Montessori at home.

Jawan said...

Barbara flew down here (Georgia) last fall to share her teaching methods with a group of us ladies. I enjoyed it so much but wasn't able to purchase a copy. Thanks for this giveaway!

Tressa & Mark said...

Please count me in!

Deborah said...

I have read two of Barbara's other books, and have been really wanting to read this one. Thanks for this giveaway!

Lynette said...

Barbara sent me here. I read her blog almost every day. Haven't read this book but it must be good. Thanks.

Milehimama said...

I checked this out from the library and loved it! I was sad it had to go back!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Sarah said...

This book has been on my wishlist for about a year now... thank you for giving one away!

My Child's Diary said...

Please include me. Thanks!

Momma said...

I have wanting to read one of her books! great giveaway!

Kate said...

I've been wanting a copy of this book for quite a while, so PLEASE count me in! Thanks! Kate

Just a Mommy said...

How nice of you to give the book away! Count me in.

Roo said...

i would LOVE to be entered in this contest. (i have 2 daughters 2 1/2 years and 3 months)

itstrueroo.blogspot.com
hephzibah62 at yahoo dot com

THANK YOU!

Cammie said...

I would love,love, love to win this book. Please enter me.

Jessica said...

I am reading this from my library, and I would LOVE to own my own copy!

Thanks for entering me...

BlessedMommy said...

I hope I can join in, I don't have a blog but I heard about your contest through the 4Real forum.

steph said...

Please enter me as well! I would a chance :).

Tracey said...

Thank you so much for being so kind. I would love a chance to receive the book.

Lili said...

How fun! Please enter me, Thanks!!

Jessica said...

I would love this book!

4 is crazy said...

I have been wanting this book for awhile!

What a wonderful gift you are giving.

Elena said...

I' ve been following Barbara's blog for years. I would love to win a copy of her book. Thanks for the chance.

Rain said...

Hi. I just found your blog through Barbara's. I'd love to enter your drawing. Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

I came to your blog from Barbara's. Please enter me--thanks! Karen E.

Susana said...

Thank you for bringing this book to my attention! It sounds wonderful! Please enter me in the drawing for the book. It would come in handy for my 5 children ages 6 and under! :)
Thanks!
-Susana
http://www.montessoricandy.com

Bill, Addie, Caley & Amelia said...

I am planning on homeschooling my girls (2 so far, who are 3 and 1) when the time comes and would love a chance to win this book!
Thanks!

Sheila said...

I have read Barbara's other book Teach Me to Read and it is terrific. I would love to receive this book as well.

Huskerbabe said...

Please enter me.

Andrea said...

Cool! Please enter me!

Tracy said...

Me too! ;-)

thais said...

Please enter me too! Thank you & God bless
Thais

Emily C said...

I've been wanting this book SO badly for my almost 2-year-old, but we have a moratorium on media spending this semester. (Hubs is in school)

Consider me entered, please.

gwen said...

I would love this book, as well. Thanks for having the give away, it is so generous of you. Please consider me entered.

Fe said...

Ooh!

If you're including international folk, please count me in:-)

Cindy said...

That sounds great!
cindydukes1 (at) yahoo (dot) com

michelle said...

just finished reading the mommy survival guide and loved it! so nice of you to want to give your extra copy away! :)

- michelle

jenmack said...

Just in case any of you are subscribing to the comments here...I have not heard from our winner announced a week ago - so I'm drawing again today. The next winner will be announced later today on my blog...check back to see if perhaps the luck of the draw favors you this round!

Good luck everyone!

jenmack said...

fantastic4 - if you're subscribing to these comments - you're the winner of tonight's drawing! Congrats! You can email me through the post announcing you as winner! Hope to hear from you soon.

Fantastic4 said...

OH my goodness! Can this be true? We're so happy to hear of the good news! =O

jenmack said...

It is true, fantastic4!!! But, I need you to email me so I can get your address and get this book to you! Go to the main page of my blog and the latest blog post announcing you as the winner. On that post you will find a link that should allow you to email me. If it doesn't work, let me know here and I'll fix it!

Congratulations!!!!! I'm so glad you checked back!