How Children Learn to Read: A Montessori Approach

Workshop for Parents and Caregivers: 9:30 to 11:30 am

In this warm, practical workshop, you’ll come away with:

• A practical understanding of the Science of Reading and how children learn to read
• A clear picture of how the Montessori literacy curriculum builds in sequence from ages 2–6
• An understanding of how the Montessori method’s progression connects to the way the brain develops literacy
• Practical ways to support your child’s literacy at home at every stage

Prepared Environments is offering four zero-cost tickets to parents or caregivers who want to attend and self-identify as needing assistance. The tickets will be gifted on a first-requested, first-gifted basis. To apply, please email staci@preparedenvironments.com. Maximum of two zero-cost tickets per family.

Author & Book Signing with Mariana Bissonnette

Join parenting author and Montessori educator Mariana Bissonnette for a special book signing following two workshops exploring the Science of Reading—one designed for educators and one for parents.

Mariana Bissonnette is the author of the beautifully illustrated Montessori Literacy Series, a four-book progression that follows children from approximately ages 2–6: The Montessori Alphabet Book, The Montessori Digraph Book, The Montessori Writing Book, and The Montessori Reading Book. Grounded in Montessori principles and informed by child development, the series offers a thoughtful, developmentally sequenced approach to building the foundations for literacy. Also available will be her award-winning book, Babies Build Toddlers, a beautifully illustrated guide to development from birth through 18 months, available in both English and Spanish.

Mariana creates resources that deepen the adult's understanding of the child so they may guide development without overpowering it. Her work is grounded in anti-bias, anti-racist Montessori with a commitment to the liberation of the child.

The signing will be an opportunity to meet Mariana, explore her books, ask questions, and have your copies signed.

About the Author

Mariana Bissonnette (she/her) is a passionate Montessori educator, coach, and author with over a decade of classroom experience teaching children from birth to six years. She creates resources that deepen the adult's understanding of the child so they may guide development without overpowering it. Her work is grounded in anti-bias, anti-racist Montessori with a commitment to the liberation of the child. Mariana lives in California with her Montessori husband, two children, six chickens, and a dog.