Children of the Universe: Cosmic Education in the Montessori Elementary Classroom

by Michael Duffy, D'Neil Duffy, Amber Amann (Illustrator)

The first complete book on Cosmic Education explains Maria Montessori's overall plan for the elementary curriculum. Includes Stories of the Universe, The Solar System, The Earth, Life, Humans and Civilizations. Written by two experienced Montessori teachers who are now teacher-trainers. This text, now used in many training programs, will help anyone seeking to understand Cosmic Education.

Genres: Education, Teaching

189 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

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[N.J. Danatangelo · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son is entering pre-K and I am intensely curious as to what he will be covering in the Montessori curriculum in the years ahead. This book was a delight to read and made me yearn to go through school again, albeit this time with me paying attention.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading for my Montessori training - very interesting.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great ideas and resources; provides helpful context as well.

[Caroline DeLoach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for Montessori certification class

[Y Liang · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gives some interesting historical context which I think explains the shift in thinking that Dr. Montessori makes between the primary and elementary levels. Offers an extensive reference list of Montessori elementary materials, including citations of Montessori's two main works as well as some of her lectures. However, be forewarned that the authors take intellectual leaps with which Montessori would not agree, and which I found disturbing.

[Jennifer Kepesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides the reasoning for the scope and sequence of culture lessons, with attention to the role of the teacher, the role of the student, the way to combine story and study, with a constant grounding in the purpose of Culture Studies--to help the child ground himself, to help her answer the questions, "Who Am I?" "What is My Purpose?"

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciated the layout of the Cosmic Education in such a clear way. A definite must read for every Montessori professional.

[Tiffanypeng]

I want to study this book