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At the Heart of Montessori – 2 – Core Principles in Action
by Clare Healy Walls
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 1st October, 2008
ISBN: 978-1-906018-65-8
Price: €12
Book two in The Hello Montessori series which provide a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence.
Maria Montessori (1870-1952) developed both a philosophy and a method of education that are becoming even more relevant as our society races forward. This society often lacks a sound methodology for preparing children to deal with the world they live in. Montessori focussed on finding a method of education that matched our true human nature. This allows children to learn to manage their own lives, while exploring with joy, themselves, their immediate world, their society and the amazing cosmos to which they belong. True education!
The Hello Montessori series provides a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence. These books will be of special interest to Montessori teachers or trainee teachers, acting as a support to, but not as a substitute for, Montessori teacher training. In addition parents, teachers and others who wish to find out about how children develop and how to help them as they grow, will find the books useful and interesting.
The first two books (At the Heart of Montessori 1 and 2) should be read as a foundation as they apply to all age groups. Then choose the book that relates to the age of choice.
1. At the Heart of Montessori (1) Core Principles
2. At the Heart of Montessori (2) Core Principles in Action
3. At the Heart of Montessori (3) The Infant Toddler (0-3 years)
4. At the Heart of Montessori (4) The Pre School Child (3-6 years)
5. At the Heart of Montessori (5) The Elementary School Child (6-12 years)
6. At the Heart of Montessori (6) The Adolescent (12+ years)
See also “Montessori in a Nutshell” – short booklet outlining method and philosophy suitable for parents.
About the author
Clare Healy Walls was born and educated in Ireland. She has worked for many years in Scandinavia as a Montessori teacher trainer and life skills lecturer. She has drawn on the works of the Italian educator Maria Montessori, the Canadian Jungian analyst Marion Woodman, and the Irish psychologist, Tony Humphreys. Clare integrated these influences into her own life experiences and work and so created a new philosophy on conscious parenting. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She lives in Ireland and Portugal.
