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Montessori: A Modern Approach

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This book is a great book, because it uses Montessori's own words to explain the basic concepts of Montessori, and it covers all of the basics. However I wouldn't recomend it to parents who first want to find out about Montessori, because the language is very complex and you get tired of so many ideas in so little space. First time readers of Montessori are better of with her other book, "Montessori Today".

This is an excellent book for people who will have patience and read it little by little to be able to "Swallow" and get every idea.

I chose to purchase this book along with THE MONTESSORI METHOD, MONTESSORI'S OWN HANDBOOK, and MONTESSORI TODAY (by the same author). I was well pleased with Lillard's objective point of view and constant reference to Montessori's own words. I do not feel as though this author is simply trying to idolize someone who many Montessorians consider a heroine, but that she is simply trying to convey the value of a Montessori education in today's world. Another work of hers, MONTESSORI TODAY, is much more explicit when it comes to classroom set up and elaboration on elementary level information. A MODERN APPROACH builds upon information provided in THE MONTESSORI METHOD and "sets the stage" for MONTESSORI TODAY. I, personally, am most excited about reading MONTESSORI FROM THE START, as well. I feel that she is an excellent author and has contributed a considerate amount of knowledge to parents and educators alike in regards to this particular method. I have yet to find another to rival it.