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The Montessori Potential: How to Foster Independence, Respect, and Joy in Every Child Spiral-Bound | February 7, 2023

Paula Lillard Preschlack

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"The Montessori Potential should be handed to everyone who has ever asked, 'But how does Montessori work in practice and why?' Paula makes the Montessori approach easy to digest, shares her wisdom and experience, and delights the reader with stories of real children and families to bring the ideas to life. A beautifully comprehensive book on how the Montessori approach applies to all ages of children and how we can make Montessori accessible to all." —Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler and coauthor of The Monessori Baby

Children’s future successes depend on developing the abilities to innovate, be resilient in the face of their mistakes, problem-solve creatively, and collaborate with peers effectively.

However, standard American educational practices—stressing memorization, grades, and testing—are failing to foster these skills. There is one complete system of education that effectively supports the natural development of such essential abilities: Montessori.

Montessori education expert Paula Lillard Preschlack offers a clear explanation of how the Montessori approach helps children. By looking closely at authentic Montessori practices, she shows the tight correlation between the Montessori system in action and children practicing and strengthening the very traits they will need for adulthood.

When implemented properly, Montessori can ensure positive outcomes for generations of children—The Montessori Potential shows exactly how this is done in private and public schools, and at home.
Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 272 pages
ISBN-10: 1641608927
Item Weight: 0.8 lbs
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.7 x 9.0 inches
Customer Reviews: 4 out of 5 stars Up to 30 ratings
“If you want your children to have a happy, harmonious education and grow into adults who are able to face whatever challenges are in store for them, I highly recommend this insightful book. Paula Lillard Preschlack explains in great detail what the authentic Montessori approach to education is and how it should be implemented. Even Montessori teachers may discover new perceptions. You will be surprised to learn how fresh, original and innovative Montessori is. This educational approach is unique and stands head and shoulders above both conventional and progressive schools, if fully understood. In Maria Montessori’s own words, 'Most pedagogical theories are based on vague philosophical plans. I would suggest that we start from something concrete, which can be really studied and observed.' Montessori observed children all over the world and realized that they develop along the same lines and have the potential to create universal bonds between all peoples. Paula Lillard Preschlack explains very articulately how to undertake the challenge of helping children to achieve this.” —Carolina Montessori, Montessori archivist, author, and historian, and great-granddaughter of Maria Montessori
 
Paula Lillard Preschlack, ME, is a certified Montessori teacher who has worked in classrooms for twenty-five years. She is also a speaker on Montessori topics, schools, and programs. She has written for Montessori journals and appeared on podcasts and at international conferences.