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

Author: Paula Lillard Preschlack

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Unabridged: 9 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2023

Synopsis

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.

About Paula Lillard Preschlack

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. A Hampshire College graduate, she has a Master's in Education from Loyola University in Baltimore. She has written for Montessori journals and appeared on podcasts and at international conferences. She lives with her husband in Lake Forest, Illinois.

About Cindy Kay

Cindy Kay is a Chinese-Thai-American narrator and educator whose work has been described as listening to a "cozy best friend." She narrates fiction and nonfiction and has studied Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, and Japanese. Raised in the California Bay Area, she currently lives in the Rockies.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Donna

First and foremost, I'd like to thank Paula Lillard Preschlack for this ARC in exchange for this honest review. Secondly, I have three kids to of which are now Seniors/Juniors in college with one going into 11th in high school. The first two completed the primary program at Wyoming Valley Montessori......more

Goodreads review by Regina

If you have ever wondered, “What is this Montessori thing all about?” this is the book you need to read. As a Montessori educator, that affirms my belief in what is not only a way of educating, but an entire worldview and lifestyle. This is an excellent resource for parents, considering Montessori e......more

Goodreads review by Margaret

This book is an exciting new addition to the Montessori world. Preschlack writes compellingly and engagingly from her own experiences and observations, and makes a convincing argument that Montessori is just what our world needs right now. This book is entertaining, clearly written, and inspiring. E......more

Goodreads review by Kate

A fantastic book for Montessori parents, teachers, and fans of the model. The book gives a very clear description of Montessori education and inspiration through journal entries and decades of reflection.......more

Goodreads review by Heidi

This book is essentially an argument for the Montessori method. Being a (retired) teacher, I was hoping to get more details than it provided. I think the audience was the general public. As with all teaching methods, the "devil is in the details" From my experiences in public schools for about 30 ye......more

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