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Montessori from the Start

The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three
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Montessori from the Start by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen explores the Montessori approach to early childhood development from birth to age three. The authors guide parents and educators in creating an environment that nurtures a child's natural curiosity and independence. Through practical advice and insights, it emphasises the importance of fostering physical, emotional, and intellectual growth in the early years.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding how the Montessori approach can be applied from birth, focusing on nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and developmental needs. It offers practical guidance for parents who wish to create a supportive and enriching environment that fosters learning and independence from an early age.

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Montessori from the Start

A guide for parents with children up to the age of three explains how to apply the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery to infants and toddlers, providing advice on such areas as designing a baby's bedroom, utilizing child-sized furniture, and teaching introductory skills inclu

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A guide for parents with children up to the age of three explains how to apply the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery to infants and toddlers.

Providing advice on such areas as designing a baby's bedroom, utilising child-sized furniture, and teaching introductory skills, Montessori from the Start is an invaluable resource for fostering early development.

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Montessori from the Start has been praised for its insightful and practical approach to early childhood education, offering parents valuable guidance on forming meaningful relationships with their children. The book is commended for being both rich in real-life anecdotes and highly informative, making it an essential read for parents, nannies, and caregivers interested in the Montessori method.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780805211122

Publisher: Schocken Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Schocken Books

Illustration: 8 PPS B&W ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 304

About the Author

PAULA POLK LILLARD and her daughter, LYNN LILLARD JESSEN, cofounded the Forest Bluff School in Lake Bluff, Illinois, a Montessori school for children through the eighth grade. Paula is the principal of the school, and she and Lynn teach the parent child course, a workshop for parents on the Montessori approach for children from birth to age three. They live in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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