How to raise an amazing child the Montessori way

Montessori-based learning programs are considered by many to be the crème de la crème of early literacy and development. Child psychiatrist Seldin, president of the Montessori Foundation, here adapts key Montessori principles for the home environment, maintaining the core tenets of "kindness, partnership, and respect." In brief, the Montessori methodology concludes that children pass through distinct developmental stages, each characterized by specific inclinations and interests. The educator's goal is to recognize these "sensitive" periods and allow the child self-mastery at their own pace. Mastery, in turn, permits children to feel respected and competent, thus gaining a heightened level of emotional well-being throughout life. Beginning with a child's earliest days and continuing throughout the elementary years, Seldin's volume concludes with a chapter on developing the brain's executive functioning skills (i.e., the ability to focus attention, control impulses, and to hold and manipulate short-term information). In true DK tradition, this book abounds with full-color images, slick paper, and attractive sidebars that lend a great deal to the reading experience. VERDICT Libraries can confidently acquire this updated second edition, which reflects current information on family issues and digital tools. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.