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

Description: Montessori Today by Paula Polk Lillard Describes the theory and practice of the educational program, emphasizing developmental flexibility, responsibility, and intellectual curiosity for elementary school students. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Paula Lillard, director of a Montessori school ranging in age from 18 months to fifteen years, provides a clear and cogent introduction to the Montessori program for the elementary and later years. In detailed accounts, 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 stimulation by using the Montessori method. This is an essential handbook for parents and teachers who have chosen the Montessori alternative for the older child. Author Biography Paula Polk Lillard is the author of Montessori- A Modern Approach and Montessori in the Classroom. She is cofounder and director of the Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Review "Paul Lillard is an excellent guide to Maria Montessoris key ideas and to the place of Montessori education in contemporary society."--Howard Gardner, author of Frames of Mind "Childrens schools shape their lives, intellects, and worldviews. This clear guide to Montessori education today will help parents to consider the Montessori alternative for their child."--Jane M. Healy, author of Your Childs Growing Mind Review Quote "Paul Lillard is an excellent guide to Maria Montessoris key ideas and to the place of Montessori education in contemporary society."--Howard Gardner, author of Frames of Mind "Childrens schools shape their lives, intellects, and worldviews. This clear guide to Montessori education today will help parents to consider the Montessori alternative for their child." --Jane M. Healy, author of Your Childs Growing Mind Details ISBN080521061X Author Paula Polk Lillard Short Title MONTESSORI TODAY Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 080521061X ISBN-13 9780805210613 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Imprint Schocken Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Chicago, IL, US Subtitle A Comprehensive Approach to Education from Birth to Adulthood DOI 10.1604/9780805210613 UK Release Date 1996-01-30 AU Release Date 1996-01-30 NZ Release Date 1996-01-30 US Release Date 1996-01-30 Illustrations 8 PAGES OF BLACK & WHITE PHOTO Publisher Schocken Books Publication Date 1996-01-30 DEWEY 372.1392 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137981049;

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