<p><strong>Dr. Maria Montessori's remarkable guide to early childhood development and education explains the philosophy of her method and features illustrated examples of her renowned techniques and exercises.</strong></p>

<p>First published in 1914, <em>Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook</em> is an illustrated guide to Maria Montessori's alternative approach to education. The Italian physician's method abandons traditional elements of classroom-based learning, such as tests, and focuses on encouraging the individual child's natural interests and abilities. Following countless requests from teachers and parents alike, Montessori created this volume featuring a wealth of information on teaching and nurturing children as they develop. With a focus on children between the ages of three and six, this volume includes various activities, exercises, and ideas for classroom materials that can easily be obtained at home.</p>

This volume's contents features:
<ol>- The Method</ol>
<ol>- Motor Education</ol>
<ol>- Sensory Education</ol>
<ol>- Language and Knowledge of the World</ol>
<ol>- Freedom</ol>
<ol>- Writing</ol>
<ol>- The Reading of Music</ol>
<ol>- Arithmetic</ol>
<ol>- Moral Factors</ol>