montessori from the start by paula polk lillard

They introduce concepts and tasks, taking into account childrens' ''sensitive periods'' for learning such skills as dressing themselves, food preparation, and toilet training. From the design of the baby's bedroom to the child-sized kitchen table, from diet and food preparation to clothing and movement, the authors provide guidance for the establishment of a beautiful and serviceable environment for babies and very young children. Maria Montessori's instructions for raising infants, its comprehensive exploration of the first three years incorporates the furnishings and tools she created for the care and comfort of babies. She is cofounder and director of the Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, Illinois.What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to the youngest infants? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions. She has a sensitive understanding about how and why Montessori methods can work so superbly.' - Chicago Tribune 'Provides an intelligent guide to the famous philosophy and method, and answers many questions parents and teachers may have.' -ChoiceĪbout the Author Paula Polk Lillard is the author of Montessori Today and Montessori in the Classroom. Her book offers the clearest and most concise statement of the Montessori method of child development and education available today.įrom the Back Cover Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone - educator, childcare professional, and especially parent - seeking answers to the questions: What is Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples, is a Montessori education right for my child? Is a Montessori education right for my child? Paula Polk Lillard writes both as a trained educators and as a concerned parent - she has many years as a public school teacher, but it was her enthusiasm for the education her own child experienced in a Montessori school that led her to become a leading voice in the Montessori movement in this country.

Book Synopsis Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone - educator, childcare professional, and especially parent - seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples.

Montessori from the start by paula polk lillard