{"product_id":"the-essential-montessori-isbn-9780452277960","title":"The Essential Montessori","description":"Since the remarkable success of Maria Montessori's first school ninety years ago, her theories have had a revolutionary influence on educational practices around the world—not only in avowed Montessori schools but also in learning programs of every type.  In the United States alone there are thousands of schools dedicated ot the Montessori method, and there are many others that have incorporated much from her teachings.\u003cp\u003eThis newly revised and updated edition of\u003ci\u003e The Essential Montessori \u003c\/i\u003ewill be welcomed by long-term practitioners and newcomers to the method alike.  Concise and readable, the book has been relied upon for almost two decades as the definitive guide to the writings of Maria Montessori and to the teaching and application of her ideas in today's educational arena, as well as being an indispensable sourcebook for teacher training programs, advice on choosing schools, materials needed for the classroom, and much more.  The Public School Montessorian says of the author: \"Her books on Montessori education almost certainly establish her as the most widely read interpreter of Montessori in the United States.…  Her writing is clear and accessible, unfettered by jargon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in the best education for their children, this volume fully lives up to its title.  It has earned its place as \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e essential work on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Maria Montessori: The Woman and the Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Introduction of the Method into the United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1912\u003cbr\u003e1958\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Criticisms of the Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnswers to Some Common Criticisms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Adaptability of the Method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Education\u003cbr\u003eCulturally Disadvantaged\u003cbr\u003eBehavior Modification\u003cbr\u003ePublic Schools\u003cbr\u003eIn the Home\u003cbr\u003eFederally Funded Programs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. The Relevance of Montessori Today and in the Future\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Montessori's Views of Her Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe First Children's House\u003cbr\u003eSources of Inspiration\u003cbr\u003eThe Adult and the Child\u003cbr\u003eThe Discovery of the Child: The Absorbent Mind; Normalization; Observations of the Child; The Child and Work\u003cbr\u003eThe Sensitive Periods\u003cbr\u003eIndependence\u003cbr\u003eObedience\u003cbr\u003eLiberty, Freedom, and Order\u003cbr\u003eMovement and Activity\u003cbr\u003eThe Method\u003cbr\u003eThe Prepared Environment: The Children's House; The Teacher; The Materials and the Lessons\u003cbr\u003ePractical Applications of the Theory: Sensory Education; Language; Writing and Reading; Arithmetic; Imagination and Fantasy; Art and Music; Physical Education and Nature\u003cbr\u003eOn Education and Schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Appendixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA. Familiar Montessori Terms\u003cbr\u003eB. Classroom Materials\u003cbr\u003eC. A Comparison of Montessori and Traditional Pre-School Education\u003cbr\u003eD. Choosing a Montessori School for Your Child\u003cbr\u003eE. The Evolution of the Montessori Community\u003cbr\u003eF. Montessori Informational Sources: Organizations; Other Sources; Materials\u003cbr\u003eG. Montessori Teacher Education Programs\u003cbr\u003eH. Research and the Six-Year Study\u003cbr\u003eI. Selected Bibliography\u003cbr\u003eJ. Some Highlights in the Life of Maria Montessori\"[Hainstock’s] books on Montessori education almost certainly establish her as the most widely read interpreter of Montessori in the United States.… Her writing is clear and accessible, unfettered by jargon.\"—\u003cb\u003eThe Public School Montessorian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTeaching Montessori in the Home: Pre-School Years\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Provides enlightenment on the whole Montessori method.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Highly recommended.”—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCertified as a Montessori teacher by St. Nicholas Training Centre in London, and active on behalf of the method since 1960, \u003cb\u003eElizabeth G. Hainstock \u003c\/b\u003ebecame a Montessori consultant for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in 1971. She currently sits on the board of the International Montessori Society and makes her home in San Juan Bautista, California.","brand":"Plume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304245317861,"sku":"NP9780452277960","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780452277960.jpg?v=1767739220","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-essential-montessori-isbn-9780452277960","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}