The Montessori way An education for life; a comprehensive guide for parents and teachers

Tim Seldin, 1946-

Book - 2025

"The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded offers an updated and comprehensive guide to Montessori education, perfect for parents and educators seeking practical insights and techniques"--

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Published
Beverly, MA : Quarry Books 2025
Language
English
Main Author
Tim Seldin, 1946- (author)
Other Authors
Paul Epstein (author), Robin (Consultant) Howe (writer of foreword), Riane Tennenhaus Eisler
Edition
Revised and expanded edition
Item Description
"The first edition was made possible by a generous contribution from Tony Low-Beer of Greenwich, Connecticut, who has been a pillar of support for our work at the Foundation. His contribution, along with the support of our friends at Quarto Press, has paved the way for this second edition" -- Acknowledgements.
Physical Description
224 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780760392775
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Part 1. Philosophy and Influence
  • Chapter 1. Montessori: The Common Principles
  • Chapter 2. Montessori's Influence on Education
  • Part 2. History of the Montessori Movement
  • Chapter 3. Dr. Maria Montessori
  • Chapter 4. The San Lorenzo Discoveries
  • Chapter 5. Expansion of the Movement
  • Part 3. Key Components of the Montessori Approach
  • Chapter 6. Montessori's Core Values and Principles
  • Chapter 7. The Planes of Development
  • Chapter 8. The Prepared Environment: Curriculum and Materials
  • Part 4. Practice and Implementation
  • Chapter 9. A Typical Montessori Day
  • Chapter 10. Key Components of a Montessori Classroom
  • Chapter 11. Infant-Toddler Programs
  • Chapter 12. Early Childhood Communities
  • Chapter 13. The Elementary Level
  • Chapter 14. Middle and High Schools
  • Part 5. Beyond the Classroom
  • Chapter 15. Montessori at Home
  • Chapter 16. Parents Working in Partnership with Schools
  • Chapter 17. Montessori for Learners with Exceptionalities
  • Part 6. Pulling It All Together
  • Chapter 18. Reflections on Montessori
  • Chapter 19. Deciding on Montessori
  • Concluding Thoughts
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Appendix: Current Research in Support of Montessori and Brain Development
  • References
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Index