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Understanding Montessori: A Guide for Parents

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"Understanding Montessori: A Guide for Parents" by Maren Schmidt and Dana Schmidt is an accessible, comprehensive, and highly reassuring guide designed to demystify the Montessori method for modern parents. Drawing from over thirty years of professional experience in Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) education, Maren Schmidt explains the core "hows" and "whys" of Dr. Maria Montessori's century-old philosophy, linking it with what modern neuropsychologists are discovering today: that authentic Montessori education is uniquely suited to the child's natural brain development.

The book explores fundamental concepts such as the "prepared environment," the focus on fostering intrinsic discipline rather than punitive measures, and the crucial role of the parent as a keen observer of their child's stages of growth. Beyond the theory, this guide provides highly functional practical resources, including definitions of common Montessori jargon, a thorough debunking of widespread myths, and an exhaustive step-by-step checklist to help parents confidently evaluate and select a high-quality Montessori school for their children. It serves as an empowering tool for creating a home environment that aligns with a child's natural drive for self-reliance, empathy, and learning.

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371.392 SCH u

Publisher

United States America : Random House., 2009

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275 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Language

English

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9781598589740

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371

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Subject(s)

Child Development
parenting
child psychology
montessori method of education
parent and child
early childhood education
Home and school
Montessori classroom environment

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