The Absorbent Mind
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“This book deserves careful reading, for the author’s views are as relevant (and revolutionary) now as when they were first proposed.”—New York Times Book Review “Startling insights...she is an inspiring teacher . . . educators of all persuasions will find her book alive with ideas.”—Library Journal Review: Great book. - A great insight for anyone interested in Montessori. This book includes many examples of how her methods can be applied in the classroom. My favorite thing I liked about this book is about the way she is describing the teaching methods and how a teacher should be in the class. I recommend it for a parent, teacher and it is a must for a student. Review: Life changingly good - What a wonderful read. Everyone rearing a child should read it... Many Montessori places seem not to be run by Montessori's own principles. This is worth reading so you know what they are.. Between the continuum concept and this, (oh and how to talk so little kids will listen) hopefully my daughter has some hope! ; ) But seriously, without Montessori to back me up, most people think i'm mad that i don't want little one doing sny 'fantasy' till at least age 6 etc. Montessori explains why that is, after all, a good idea. Practical life skills all the way. I like that she backs up the 'no praise not reward' system with children. ...
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,395 Reviews |
T**A
Great book.
A great insight for anyone interested in Montessori. This book includes many examples of how her methods can be applied in the classroom. My favorite thing I liked about this book is about the way she is describing the teaching methods and how a teacher should be in the class. I recommend it for a parent, teacher and it is a must for a student.
L**W
Life changingly good
What a wonderful read. Everyone rearing a child should read it... Many Montessori places seem not to be run by Montessori's own principles. This is worth reading so you know what they are.. Between the continuum concept and this, (oh and how to talk so little kids will listen) hopefully my daughter has some hope! ; ) But seriously, without Montessori to back me up, most people think i'm mad that i don't want little one doing sny 'fantasy' till at least age 6 etc. Montessori explains why that is, after all, a good idea. Practical life skills all the way. I like that she backs up the 'no praise not reward' system with children. ...
L**D
Yes it's great - but although highly cogent, a very "dense" read
Yes, it was a bit of a struggle reading through this, frankly. Not for the faint-hearted. It is crammed with ideology and momentum given the time it was written (after the Second World War). It is very much of its time, the developmental theories I agree with, but the ideology takes over. I would not read this first-hand until you had read introductions to Montessori's teaching. But that's just me!
L**0
Four Stars
Bought as compulsory course reading
E**M
Easy to read
Easy to read
S**E
Missing items
Lots of missing pictures and typos throughout. Whoever printed it shall check it out
Z**N
10 stars . So much knowledge and information truly a transformation in the education sector
The audio-book was amazing first one I've listened to . Learnt so much and love listening to it when I'm drive
L**H
where is the rest???
I purchased this for my study, I needed chapter 19,22,23,26 , but this kindle version finishes at chapter 21. where is the rest??? why on earth the important chapters were omitted?? I purchased the new edition yesterday which contains all the chapter ,which includes chapter 19,22,23,26, I needed. I had to purchase again,though, I am very happy.
S**E
LIBRO MUY VALIOSO
Si te feficas a la educación o si tienen hijos, éste debería ser un libro de cabecera.
S**O
La verdadera obra prima
La verdadera obra prima de Maria Montessori
S**Y
interesting, thought provoking to parents and teachers a like
This book was written a long time ago and some things are out dated but how the child's mind works and their needs are very much the same today. As a mother with some back ground in education, I have found the concepts and ideas thought provoking. My 20month old loves to work by helping me as much as she can, this is a great sense of accomplishment and self esteem for her which helps me to know how to teach her in ways such as, work ethic. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is a child's care giver or thinking of placing the child in a Montessori school. I also found wonderful learning toys for my baby and toddelor.
M**A
Give it a read
Excellent Montessori book
R**H
Excellent buy. Great piece of work by Ms. Montessori.
Good book, decent condition for a used book.
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