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Montessori from the Start

The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three

by Paula Polk Lillard
Lynn Lillard Jessen
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Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophies for nurturing babies and toddlers, this practical and useful guide is brimming with instructions, anecdotes, and encouragement for raising calm, competent, and confident children—from designing the baby’s bedroom to encouraging life skills such as dressing themselves and working both independently and collaboratively.

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  newborns, infants, and toddlers? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions. Its comprehensive exploration of the first three years incorporates the furnishings and tools Dr. Montessori created for the care and comfort of babies.
From the design of the baby's bedroom to the child-sized kitchen table, from 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. They also introduce concepts and tasks, taking into account children’s ''sensitive periods'' for learning such skills as toilet training.
Written in a clear, engaging style, Montessori from the Start is a must-have for every new parent.

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  • Release date

    December 17, 2008

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      • ISBN: 9780307558039

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      • ISBN: 9780307558039

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      • ISBN: 9780307558039
      • File size: 2228 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      October 15, 2003
      The Montessori method of education has expanded over the past decades, moving beyond its early focus on preschool education to the elementary and secondary levels. But how would Maria Montessori have advised the parents of children through age three? The authors, cofounders of a Montessori school in Lake Bluff, IL, here present practical information based on workshops they have created for such parents. Following an overview of Montessori's life and work that includes insights into the pedagogical foundations of her methods, they detail the preparation of a home environment that will facilitate a child's developmental growth. Parents who embrace Montessori's approach will find this a marvelous guide to child rearing, and prospective teachers wishing to gain insights into the Montessori method will value it as a clear and concise introduction. Highly recommended for public libraries with parenting collections and for academic libraries supporting child development or teacher education programs.-Jean Caspers, Linfield Coll. Lib., McMinnville, OR

      Copyright 2003 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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