Imperfect: The Advanced Montessori Method (vol 1)

Scratch & Dent Discount: Originally published in 1918, this book presents Dr. Montessori's approach to education in contrast to traditional education. An entire chapter is dedicated to how she has used the scientific method to understand human development and design an educational approach that fits with how humans actually learn. She uses her "work curve" as a means of illustrating the focus/concentration that she observes in different types of children (e.g., a neglected child). 

This book delves deeply into a few key aspects of human development and the method. You'll find chapters on the environment, attention, the will (executive functions), intelligence, imagination, and even morality.

After reading this, you will stand in awe of the "immense potentiality of the child" just as she did. You'll also have more guidance on how we adults can prepare ourselves for the task ahead. 

Great for a book club!

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