The Deep Well of Time

by Michael J. Dorer

Bring the fun and energy of storytelling to your classroom or home with this comprehensive guide. Gain insights that will help you become an accomplished storyteller, an essential skill for Montessori practitioners. Encourage what Maria Montessori referred to as the child’s “great power of imagination” and the child as a “force for the discovery of truth.” Children will be delighted with your stories and will come to lessons with new-found enthusiasm. Written by master Montessori storyteller Michael Dorer, this comprehensive book journeys from the basics of storytelling to how to create your own stories. Includes over 40 complete stories matched to the Montessori curriculum and materials. Numerous illustrations, diagrams, and charts add to the appeal of this invaluable addition to any Montessorian’s library. Paperback, 356 pages.

Genres: Education

356 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Rex]

The Deep Well of Time is written primarily to Montessori elementary school teachers, which I am not. For me, a high school history teacher, the valuable part is 50 or so pages at the beginning about storytelling in the classroom. The other 5/6ths of the book is comprised of educational stories designed for elementary-age students. I had hoped for a bit more that was directly relevant to me, but the advice is practical and sound.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

So wonderful to know the stories of the elementary level of Montessori.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is some good information and stories in this book, but also a lot of material less relevant to me. The author does have a good storytelling cadence, though.