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Summary: putting the record straight
Review: This book is wonderful for the people who are going into the field of montessori education, actually it is on the required list of any teacher training program, and in there lays the misunderstanding. One must read this book to understand Dr. Montessori's philosophy of education, not to implement it in your home. there are parent-friendly montessori books that are watered down and written with the intention of being an introduction, not an indepth study of montessori's essence and history. As for the interviewer who bought the school, I wish he'd name it so I can avoid it because he sadly only grabbed the shell and lost the spirit of the method.
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Summary: The Fundamentals of Child education
Review: This book spells out Maria Montessori's most salient observations about child development. An absolute 'must read'.
As for the reviewer who bought the school, I'd suggest he sell it and go work in a nursing home.
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Summary: The Fundamentals of Child education
Review: This is Montessori's last book, and the most in-depth discussion of her theory based on decades of scientific observation of children. It discusses the special mind of the child, and how nurturing the special potentialities that only children have is the only way to change (and save) humanity. Montessori's theories are particularly interesting today in light of recent neurological discoveries, especially those related to critical periods and language. This is a very dense book, and requires a good deal of concentration and time to read. I would recommmend The Child in the Family as the first book for one wanting an overview of Montessori ideas.
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Summary: this book will change the way you see children
Review: This is Montessori's last book, and the most in-depth discussion of her theory based on decades of scientific observation of children. It discusses the special mind of the child, and how nurturing the special potentialities that only children have is the only way to change (and save) humanity. Montessori's theories are particularly interesting today in light of recent neurological discoveries, especially those related to critical periods and language. This is a very dense book, and requires a good deal of concentration and time to read. I would recommmend The Child in the Family as the first book for one wanting an overview of Montessori ideas.
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