The Cosmic Approach: A Montessori Science Curriculum for Children 0 to 6 Years Old [Paperback]

Celma Pinho Perry (Author), Meg Fedorowicz (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001

This helpful little book is dedicated to the student teachers at MECA-Seton since 1969 who "have constantly asked for an interpretation of Maria Montessori’s insights for children’s house in the area of natural and social science," but it will serve well all those teachers who find that the answer received during their own training falls short.

Celma Perry draws upon 40 years of study and experience, including the ideas of her own teachers, de Lenval and Faure. Information is shared in the form of clear outlines of content, sequence and activities for cosmic studies with young children, along with plentiful examples, short but apt narrative on child development, and how this curriculum guide relates to it. Co-author Fedorowicz, a MECA-Seton staff member who holds a master of science degree, is also a credited source for this3rd-edition revision.

Covered in this curriculum scheme are the child’s relation to matter and energy (Natural Sciences) the child’s relation to space(Geography), and the child’s relation to time (History), with an especially fascinating outline for prehistory activities.

While some of the material will not be new to many early childhood teachers, the overview presents a "big picture" every teacher needs. The 3-year cycle of activity recommended by the book provides an excellent look at the possibilities for cosmic studies with Montessori preschool children.

--Joy Turner, Montessori Life

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About the Author

Celma Pinho Perry has served as the Director of Montessori Education Centers Associated since 1965, while preparing teachers, lecturing, and consulting internationally. She is the Educational Director of the MECA-Seton Teacher Education Program and is the founder and director of the Seton Montessori School, the Montessori Infant & Toddler Community, and the Montessori Children’s House. Her published works include:

- The Child is a Person
- The Cosmic Approach: Social Sciences for Children 0 to 6 Years Old
- A Montessori Curriculum for Children 0 to 6 Years Old
- Facilitating a Montessori All-Day Program
- Facilitating a Toddler Program

Ms. Perry is an AMS consultant and presenter, a NAEYC speaker, and an international lecturer. She is an expert in preparing Montessori environments and in starting and administrating both private and public Montessori schools around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 44 pages
• Publisher: MECA-Seton (January 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0972906452
• ISBN-13: 978-0972906456
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,198,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)