Montessori Way : An Education for Life

by Tim Seldin, Paul Epstein

The Montessori Way is more than a beautiful coffee table it is in-depth, yet easy-to-read, explaining Montessori education in layperson's terms, from the early years through to secondary school. Here is the perfect guide for the Montessori nursery owner thinking about expanding their school to the older years. It also guides parents wanting to find out not only how the Montessori philosophy works with their nursery children, but also with older children. This book offers observations of the child in contemporary US elementary and secondary schools, as well as the more familiar 3- to 6-year-olds in nursery settings. Everything explained is accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs, including children demonstrating use of the Montessori materials. Curricula topics include Montessori's hands-on approach to science, foreign languages, arts and health, wellness and physical education. The Montessori Way has a chapter full of many practical ideas, including how to organize the bedroom, bathroom kitchen and an arts-and-crafts area. Special Needs are covered in the chapter called Learners with Exceptionalities, which includes 'essential questions' for the Montessori parent and school. The chapter section concludes with in-depth examples of how individual children learn in the Montessori environment. This 272 page guide is 'a must' for everyone interested in Montessori education in the 21st century, especially beyond the nursery 3- to 6-year-level. Anyone who is teaching, running a nursery, or is a parent considering keeping their child with the Montessori system for a few more years beyond six years old should own a copy.

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003