Montessori Today

Many parents are familiar with Montessori preschools and their unique approach to the education of young children. What happens after the primary years? Paula Lillard, director of a Montessori school ranging in age from 18 months to fifteen years, provides a clear and cogent introduction to the Montessori program for the elementary and later years. In detailed accounts, Lillard shows how children acquire the skills to answer their own questions, learn to manage freedom with responsibility, and maintain a high level of intellectual stimulation by using the Montessori method. This is an essential handbook for parents and teachers who have chosen the Montessori alternative for the older child.

“Paul Lillard is an excellent guide to Maria Montessori’s key ideas and to the place of Montessori education in contemporary society.” —Howard Gardner, author of Frames of Mind

“Children’s schools shape their lives, intellects, and worldviews. This clear guide to Montessori education today will help parents to consider the Montessori alternative for their child.” —Jane M. Healy, author of Your Child’s Growing Mind