The Montessori way – Tim Seldin and Paul Epstein, Ph.D.

The book the Montessori way written by Tim Seldin and Paul Epstein, Ph.D. and published by The Montessori Foundation Press is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and approach practised in Montessori schools.

The Montessori way includes many practical ideas on how to set up the prepared Montessori environment in the house and how individual children learn.

The book also features a chapter dedicated to special needs education called “Learners with Exceptionalities”, which includes ‘essential questions’ for the Montessori parent and school.

A must-have book for parents, educators and anyone looking for an explanation of the Montessori method of education.

Contents:

1 soft cover book – 272 pages – 2006 edition

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.