Montessori für die ganze Familie (German) – Tim Seldin

The Montessori für die ganze Familie (Montessori for the whole family) is a holistic Montessori book for parents (in German) by renowned author Tim Seldin.

With the most important approaches to Montessori education captured in one book, this practical guide for parents shows concrete ideas on how to integrate the Montessori concept into family life in a sustainable way. Whether mutual respect or the promotion of freedom, curiosity, individuality and personal responsibility – the fundamental Montessori values are illustrated clearly and comprehensibly using everyday examples and implemented with practical tips.

It captures the essential Montessori education principles to more harmony and mindfulness in everyday family life! This comprehensive parenting guide helps parents to raise their children to become independent, self-confident and happy adults with the help of the Montessori concept – without coercion or conservative strictness.

With practical suggestions for different areas of life, parents can stimulate the independent learning process of your protégés – whether for homework or chores.

This guide book includes:

– The Montessori principles at a glance:
Showing mutual respect, taking responsibility for one’s own actions or awakening creativity and curiosity – the Montessori concept is conveyed clearly and easily understood.

– Concrete suggestions for implementation:
Whether during the morning ritual, after school, at meals together or at bedtime – practical tips make it easier to integrate the Montessori values into everyday family life.

– Illustrative examples:
Creating daily routines, involving children in commitments depending on the daily routine, furnishing children’s rooms and shared living spaces in a child-friendly way – numerous examples for everyday life help to gradually establish the Montessori philosophy with children.

This comprehensive parenting guide offers a fresh perspective on parenting methods and practical suggestions for enriching your family life in a sustainable way.

Montessori für die ganze Familie is published by DK Verlag.
Contents:

1 hard-cover book in German, 192 pages.

About Tim Seldin

Tim is the President of the Montessori Foundation and Chair of the International Montessori Council. He is a co-founder of the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and Co-Director of its Montessori School Leadership Certification Program.

His more than forty years of experience in Montessori education includes twenty-two years as Headmaster of the Barrie School in Silver Spring, Maryland, which was his own alma mater from age two through high school graduation.

Tim was the co-founder and Director of the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies, the Center for Guided Montessori Studies, and currently also serves as the Head of the New Gate School in Sarasota, Florida.

He earned a B.A. in History and Philosophy from Georgetown University, an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Supervision from The American University, and his Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society.

Tim Seldin is the author of several books on Montessori Education, including his latest, How to Raise An Amazing Child, The Montessori Way with Dr. Paul Epstein, Building a World-class Montessori School, Finding the Perfect Match – Recruit and Retain Your Ideal Enrollment, Master Teachers – Model Programs, Starting a New Montessori School, Celebrations of Life, and The World in the Palm of Her Hand.