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

by Michael Duffy, D'Neil Duffy

Lead children to a more peaceful future with this comprehensive guide. Having obtained classic status, this book is used in many Elementary Montessori training programs. Each chapter outlines a Great Story, including the Story of the Universe, Solar System, Earth, Life, Humans, and Civilizations. Concludes with a discussion of the implications for this curriculum. The appendix includes updated information about scope and sequence, classroom resources, a glossary, and references. Revised and expanded in 2016. Written by Michael & D'Neil Duffy

Genres: Education, Teaching

298 pages, Kindle Edition

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