Maria Montessori speaks to parents: A selection of articles (From the original paper archives by M. Montessori, in partnership with AMI - ASSOCIATION MONTESSORI ... INTERNATIONALE)

by Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori was very much aware of the role of the parent, and their need for a clearer understanding of her ideas. She responded to this need by giving special lectures for parents during her training courses and congresses. Regrettably, she never found the time to write a book especially for parents. The Montessori-Pierson Publishing Company has now collected 11 lectures in which Maria Montessori addresses parents, explaining how they might better understand their own role in the development of their child. Paula Polk Lillard, an internationally respected Montessori author, wrote the Foreword, in which she also describes her transition from a traditional public school teacher to a Montessori mother, teacher and trainer.
The book includes a short biography of Maria Montessori.

Genres: Parenting, Education, Nonfiction, Childrens

101 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 4, 2019

About the author

Maria Montessori was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic; she is best known for her philosophy and the Montessori method of education of children from birth to adolescence. Her educational method is in use today in a number of public as well as private schools throughout the world.

Reviews

[Lina Alsagient · Rating 3 out of 5]

Μια καλή εισαγωγή στη φιλοσοφία της Μοντεσσοριανης εκπαίδευσης..
Περίμενα να ακουσω κάτι καινούργιο.

[Eirini Spanopoulou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ένας σύντομος μικρός οδηγός στη σκέψη και πρακτική της μεθόδου Μοντεσσόρι. η ίδια η περιγραφή των πρακτικών αυτών ως μέθοδος, μοιάζει να αναφέρεται σε κάτι εξεζητημένο, σοβαρό, δύσκολο και περίπλοκο. Όμως, με την εισαγωγή αυτή, οι αναγνώστες αντιλαμβάνονται πως η ουσία της Μοντεσσοριανης σκέψης βρίσκεται στον σεβασμό απέναντι στους μικρούς ανθρώπους και τις ανάγκες τους ανάλογα με το αναπτυξιακό στάδιο που βρίσκονται. Ο ρόλος μας, αναφέρει στο τέλος του βιβλίου, δεν είναι αυτός του δασκάλου και αυτού που παρεμβαίνει, αλλά του αρωγού. Να δημιουργούμε περιβάλλοντα στα οποία τα παιδιά θα μπορούν να εξερευνήσουν τον κόσμο, και οι ενήλικες να είναι συνοδηπόροι στο ταξίδι προς την ενηλικίωση.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short and inspiring articles for parents. It felt like Maria Montessori was speaking to me personally. Haha

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, short read for Montessori at home. She focuses on the spiritual aspects of being a Montessori parent versus the materialistic ones.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very accessible introduction to the philosophy behind Dr Montessori's pedagogy.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

A definite must read (and easy read at that) for anyone who has children or works directly with them, specifically in a Montessori environment.

[Mior Zainul Arif · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for every parent that wants to improve their perspective of parenting style. A child's needs are simple. A happy childhood needs only simple surroundings.

[Angel Grimalt · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I am talking revolution!”

Montessori was a true educator. In these selected articles her genius talks to parents with wise words on childhood's deepest secrets and their works.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Montessori education.

This book for parents gives many concepts on parenting independent children without a ado ing them to popular modes of parenting.

[Marina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The articles are quite repetitive. Great points mentioned. It could be summarised in a few pages.

[Nixon Sucuc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many of Montessori’s books are accessible; but this one may be the most accessible yet. Very concise, profound, and beginner-friendly.