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Montessori from the Start by Lynn Lillard Jessen & Paula Polk Lillard
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Montessori from the Start

The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three

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Narrator Randye Kaye
Length 9 hours 25 minutes
Language English
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What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to the youngest infants? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions. Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's instructions for raising infants, its comprehensive exploration of the first three years incorporates the furnishings and tools she created for the care and comfort of babies. From the design of the baby's bedroom to the child-sized kitchen table, from diet and food preparation to clothing and movement, the authors provide guidance for the establishment of a beautiful and serviceable environment for babies and very young children. They introduce concepts and tasks, taking into account childrens' "sensitive periods" for learning such skills as dressing themselves, food preparation, and toilet training. Brimming with anecdote and encouragement, and written in a clear, engaging style, Montessori from the Start is a practical and useful guide to raising calm, competent, and confident children.

Lynn Lillard Jessen is cofounder, with Paula Polk Lillard, of the Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Paula Polk Lillard is the author of Montessori Today, Montessori in the Classroom, and Montessori: A Modern Approach. She is cofounder and director of the Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Randye Kaye is an accomplished voice talent, actress, singer, broadcaster, and author. She received a Listen-Up Award nomination and starred reviews for Ben Behind His Voices, which she also wrote, bringing together the various facets of her career. She lives in Trumbull, Connecticut, where she voices everything from commercials to cartoons when the family remembers to be quiet.

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Reviews

"Parents who embrace Montessori's approach will find this a marvelous guide to child rearing, and prospective teachers wishing to gain insights into the Montessori method will value it as a clear and concise introduction." ---Library Journal Expand reviews
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