Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori discovered a beautiful way to bring the interest of a child and education into perfect harmony. The Montessori Method emphasizes child-directed activities and stresses the importance of physical activities as well as strengthening the mind. "The Montessori Method" was first published in Italian in 1909 and was later translated to English in 1912. These revolutionary theories focus on creating a world of joy around learning, encouraging abstract thinking, and building up the...See more
Maria Montessori discovered a beautiful way to bring the interest of a child and education into perfect harmony. The Montessori Method emphasizes child-directed activities and stresses the importance of physical activities as well as strengthening the mind. "The Montessori Method" was first published in Italian in 1909 and was later translated to English in 1912. These revolutionary theories focus on creating a world of joy around learning, encouraging abstract thinking, and building up the child to their full potential emotionally, physically, and intellectually. See less
Maria Montessori's Featured Books
Maria Montessori book reviews
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The Mass Explained to Children
The Mass Explained to Children Montessori
by Mary P, Apr 28, 2011
This is an early book by Maria Montessori useful mainly, in my opinion, for historical understanding. Maria Montessori participated, started, a grand experiment in Spain around 1910 in the teaching ... Read More
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The Absorbent Mind
Amazingly insightful . . . Nature as inner-guide.
by JRached, Mar 22, 2010
As a new mother I was starving for a sensible, low key approach to understand and aid my children in their journey of growth and development. This is by far, by miles, the most effective approach I ... Read More
