Montessori Today: A Comprehensive Approach to Education from Birth to Adulthood

Montessori's theory--to adapt education for each developmental stage through materials especially designed for a child's exploration and self-discovery---encourages children to be active rather than passive learners at all levels. In detailed accounts of both theory and practice of Montessori methods, Lillard shows how children acquire the skills to answer their own questions, learn to manage freedom with responsibility, and maintain a high level of intellectual curiosity. This is an essential handbook for parents and teachers interested in the Montessori alternative for the older child. SC, 207 pages.