A Parents Guide to the Montessori Classroom [Paperback]

Aline D. Wolf (Author), Photography by Frida Azari (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

Aline D. Wolf's best-seller, revised in 2009 with full-color photos. This guide gives a consise explanation of the method and materials used in the Montessori classroom for 3-6 year olds. An excellent tool for educating parents interested in or new to Montessori.

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About the Author

Aline Wolf has written over 25 books for children, teachers and parents. She has long been regarded as one of the most respected interpreters of Maria Montessori's philosophy and methods. Other titles include: Nurturing the Spirit in Non-Sectarian Classrooms, Our Peaceful Classroom, Montessori Insights for Parents of Young Children and the Child-Sized Masterpieces art education series, among others. Mrs. Wolf is the mother of 9 and grandmother of 17.

Product Details

• Paperback: 61 pages
• Publisher: Parent Child Pr; Revised - Color edition (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939195402
• ISBN-13: 978-0939195404
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #345,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Education > Parent Participation

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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parents, Get Your Hands on It!, May 16, 2000

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Bookworms (Plano, Texas, U. S. A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Parents' Guide to the Montessori Classroom (Paperback)

I am a mother of a 3-year-old-to-be who is going to a Montessori preschool in three months. Upon enrollment, we received this book from the school. It is wonderful! Mainly focusing on the classroom for the 3-6 years old, it shows all the materials used for this age group with pictures of children actually working with each! It gives us a much clear idea of what and how my daughter is going to learn in her preschool. It explains very clearly how each material will be used in the classroom and how the "class" will be functioning. I believe it is a MUST READ for all parents, because it helps to understand so much about the teaching/learning at Montessori schools. I am ordering more copies for my family and friends!

It also can be a good picture book to prepare children who are going to be in a Montessori school. It has become my daughter's favorite "bedtime story" book! She was objecting the idea of leaving mom and home for preschool. Now she is very excited to see "her school" in the book with children just like her "playing" with all different kinds of "toys". She now asks me "Can I go to school now?" "Will I be playing with these too?"... I am sure when she finally walks into her classroom for the first time, she will be much more comfortable because she has "known" something about her school for quite a while.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Montessori simplified for both parents and children!, November 11, 2006

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JazzMom (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Parents' Guide to the Montessori Classroom (Paperback)

(I think a previous review discussing postcards was intended for another book as it doesn't have anything to do with A Parent's Guide to the Montessori Classroom.)

If you're considering a Montessori school for your child, this book will be invaluable. It distills Montessori theory into simple, clear concepts and explains the purpose and use of the unique Montessori materials. Helpful for parents evaluating a school's particular version of Montessori - and children will love looking at the photos in anticipation!

13 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Description of the Method and Actual Activities, February 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Parents' Guide to the Montessori Classroom (Paperback)

This is a concise explanation of what your child will be doing at the school. It explains how the teacher explains the materials to the child and how the child then takes over to learn by herself. Also indicates other resources and where to find them. Very good if you want to find out what is Montessori and what your child will actually be doing all day.