Start together on a lifetime of learning- the greatest gift you can give your child A trip to the supermarket. A drive to the mall. A refrigerator. A telephone. A television. Transform these everyday experiences & household items into a world of words & wonder for your child. Early childhood education specialist Marlene Barron shows you how to stimulate your childs natural interest in reading & writing by sharing 60 imaginative & entertaining activities. Each one is: * Inspired by the internationally renowned Montessori approach to education * Developed especially for children ages 3 to 7 * Aimed at achieving specific objectives such as increasing vocabulary letter formation sequencing listening & motor skills & more * Readily upgraded to keep pace with your childs progress * Easy to do & loads of fun! The Ready Set Learn series was created to help parents & children explore concepts & develop skills necessary to succeed in school. In addition to dozens of activities each book contains a substantial overview explaining childrens developmental needs. Also available in the Ready Set Learn series: Ready Set Count; Ready Set Explore; Ready Set Cooperate. Marlene Barrons special understanding of people-children parents teachers-has led to these very special books. The activities here will allow children to construct a deeper more complex understanding of their world & will be fun for both parent & child. I recommend these books to anyone who works with children." -John Chattin-Mc Nichols Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Education Seattle University Vice President American Montessori Society"