The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded - by Tim Seldin (Paperback)

About the Book

"The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded offers an updated and comprehensive guide to Montessori education, perfect for parents and educators seeking practical insights and techniques"--

Book Synopsis

Discover the transformative power of Montessori education with The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded.

This book serves as an all-encompassing guide to understanding and implementing the Montessori method in various settings. It starts with a strong emphasis on the core principles of Montessori, such as child-centered learning, independence, and hands-on experiences.

Offering expert advice from author and Montessori Foundation President Timothy Seldin's forty-plus years in Montessori education, this revised edition includes:

• Comprehensive Coverage: From the history of Montessori education to its modern-day applications, the book offers an in-depth look at this unique approach.
• Practical Guidance: Learn how to set up a Montessori-friendly environment at home or in the classroom, complete with tips on materials, activities, and routines.
• Developmental Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of how Montessori supports different stages of child development, including cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• Real-Life Examples: Discover success stories and case studies that illustrate the positive impact of Montessori education on children.

The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Montessori education. It provides practical tools and insights to help children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. With its updated content and expanded scope, this book is the ultimate guide for fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Review Quotes

"I enjoyed this clear and concise guide to the Montessori approach. It includes a super interesting history of Montessori and Dr Montessori's work in San Lorenzo and then goes on to explain how Montessori looks and feels in the classroom at each stage of development. There are also chapters on how Montessori can be applied in the home and with neurodivergent and special needs children. There's a little bit for everyone in this book and would be helpful for families wanting to learn more about whether Montessori school is right for their child."

--Simone Davies, Montessori author and educator

"The Montessori Way: Revised and Expanded is a life experience in the deepest and most profound way. We are so fortunate in the Montessori world for the collaborations that the authors contributed to give us such a masterful new view of our work."

--Kathy Minardi, Executive Director, Whole School Leadership Institute

"The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded is an invaluable resource that masterfully combines foundational Montessori principles with fresh insights and contemporary research. This comprehensive guide is a must-read for educators, parents, and advocates alike, offering practical wisdom that empowers readers to foster independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning in children."

--Gavin McCormack, Co-Founder, Upschool Montessori Australia Ambassador

"In this revised and expanded edition of The Montessori Way, Tim Seldin continues to share the heart and wisdom of Montessori education with clarity and compassion. This book is both inspiring and practical--a true gift for parents and educators alike."

--Carine Robin, Montessori Coach and Founder of The Montessori Family subscription box

"The Montessori Way is the perfect practical guide for parents, caregivers, and anyone eager to begin or enhance their Montessori journey. With its clear, easy-to-read format, filled with helpful examples and images, it offers invaluable insights into Montessori education from birth to adolescence and beyond. The collective knowledge and expertise within these pages make it an unmatched resource for anyone wanting to understand and implement Montessori principles in daily life."

--Sylvia Arotin, Child Development & Behavior Expert Founder & Director, My Montessori School

"The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded, continues the leadership role of the 1st edition in balancing Montessori's philosophic insights as to the nature of the child and Montessori's expansive curriculum. The authors have deepened and broadened their offering in this edition with over 19 chapters tightly organized into 6 parts which brings cohesion to the examination of Montessori education. The accompanying graphics are both captivating and illustrative of the ideas and concepts developed on each of the 224 pages! Check-out the Integrated Curriculum graphic on page 55 for an example of a complex concept comprehensible with an illustration. Wow!

"The Montessori Way serves the Montessori teacher/guide, parent, and broad education community by covering all imaginable educational topics with depth and clarity illustrated in stunning photographs highlighting engagement of children in their relationship to their own learning and in partnership with their teacher or other children.

"Essential for Montessori teacher training programs and schools, and the broader community The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded, promises to be our go-to Montessori encyclopedia - with graphics!"

--Dr. Pamela Rigg, Program Director, MTEC San Francisco Bay Area, Head of School, Montessori Elementary & Middle School of Tracy, CA

"Are Montessori schools still relevant for today's children? Who was Maria Montessori? What are Montessori schools like, and, should I choose one for my family? These are common questions that Seldin, Howe and Epstein address in this clearly written, easy-to-access book of ambitious scope for the curious parent."

--Paula Lillard Preschlack, author of The Montessori Potential: How to Foster Independence, Respect, and Joy in Every Child

"I'm thrilled to see this enhanced edition of The Montessori Way. Tim's profound understanding of Montessori education, combined with his gift for clear, engaging communication, makes complex principles accessible to everyone. This book, much like Tim's presentations, masterfully bridges theory and practice, offering readers deep insights into the transformative power of Montessori education. Drawing from his decades of experience and wisdom, Tim continues to illuminate the path for educators and parents alike, showing us how Montessori's vision remains more relevant than ever in today's rapidly changing world."

--Lucie Tamásová, Founder of the ChildhoodPotential.club and MontessoriParenting.org platforms

"This new and updated edition of the The Montessori Way provides readers with an insightful and comprehensive overview of this groundbreaking educational approach. In helping educators, school leaders, and parents understand the underlying principles and practices that inform what Maria Montessori called a 'prepared environment' of learning Tim Seldin, Paul Epstein, and Robin Howe have succeeded in revealing how this unique model of self-directed learning is radically different and more transformative than most currently employed educational programs."

--Jonathan Wolff, Montessori consultant, coach, teacher educator, and author. President, Learning for Life

"If you as a parent or teacher are concerned that education is not working well for today's children and youth, be reassured. The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded, shows us how education not only can but does work brilliantly in thousands of caring, beautifully designed learning environments around the world. The book is amazingly reader-friendly, providing an insightful explanation of Dr. Montessori's core principles in the context of contemporary learning theories. Descriptions of early childhood, elementary, and secondary environments demonstrate the enduring power of child and adolescent centered learning communities. And the photos are fantastic!"

--Ann Epstein, Ph.D., Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

About the Author

Tim Seldin is the President of The Montessori Foundation and Chair of The International Montessori Council. His more than forty years of experience in Montessori education includes twenty-two years as Headmaster of the Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland, which he attended through high school graduation. He served as the Director of the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies and as Headmaster and currently as executive director of the New Gate School in Sarasota, Florida.