The Montessori Elementary Material by Maria Montessori
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| Author | Montessori, Maria, 1870-1952 |
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| Translator | Livingston, Arthur, 1883-1944 |
| Title |
The Montessori Elementary Material The Advanced Montessori Method |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Alicia Williams, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Music files created by Linda Cantoni. |
| Summary | "The Montessori Elementary Material" by Maria Montessori is an educational treatise written in the early 20th century. This text provides a comprehensive overview of the Montessori Method, emphasizing the use of specially designed materials for teaching various subjects including grammar, reading, and mathematics to elementary-aged children. The work serves as a practical guide for educators looking to implement Montessori principles in their classrooms. The opening of the book introduces the foundational concepts behind Montessori's educational philosophy, particularly the transition children undergo from mechanical learning to intellectual understanding. It explains how children naturally progress from simply mastering the mechanics of reading and writing to developing deeper cognitive skills. Montessori presents the use of different colored alphabets and cards to help children classify words, laying the groundwork for a structured approach to grammar and communication. By giving examples of practical exercises that integrate sensory learning with language skills, the text sets the stage for a hands-on, engaging learning environment that supports children's natural curiosity and developmental needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Montessori method of education |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42869 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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