The Montessori way: an education for life : a comprehensive guide for parents and teachers

Part One: Philosophy and influence. Montessori: the common principles

Montessori's influence on education

Part Two: History of the Montessori Movement. Dr. Maria Montessori

The San Lorenzo discoveries

Expansion of the movement

Part Three: Key components of the Montessori approach. Montessori's core values and principles

The planes of development

The prepared environment: curriculum and materials

Part Four: Practice and implementation. A typical Montessori day

Key components of a Montessori classroom

Infant-toddler programs

Early childhood communities

The elementary level

Middle and high schools

Part Five: Beyond the classroom. Montessori in the home

Parents working in partnership with schools

Montessori for learners with exceptionalities

Part Six: Pulling it all together. Reflections on Montessori

Deciding on Montessori

Concluding thoughts.