A Montessori Mother by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
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"A Montessori Mother" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a publication about educational philosophy written in the early 20th century. The book explores the principles and practices of the Montessori method, a progressive educational approach developed by Maria Montessori, which emphasizes child-led, hands-on learning and individual freedom within structured environments. The author serves as an observer and commentator on the Montessori system, particularly how it can be applied within the family context to
enhance the growth and development of children. The opening portion of the book presents Fisher's personal reflections on her experiences with the Montessori approach, particularly her return to America after visiting Montessori schools in Italy. She describes a warm reception from friends and family who, curious about her observations, posed insightful questions aimed at understanding the Montessori method's implications for American children. Through Fisher's eyes, we get to witness the differences between conventional parenting expectations and the revolutionary concepts of independence and self-directed learning that the Montessori philosophy promotes. She expresses both admiration and skepticism regarding these ideas, setting the stage for her exploration of how they can be integrated into the daily lives of American parents seeking the best for their children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fisher, Dorothy Canfield, 1879-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Montessori Mother |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Montessori method of education |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61045 |
| Release Date | Dec 29, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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